Tag Archives: country music

Song Du Jour: “Blue Yodel No. 9”

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Ralph Peer — record producer, recording engineer, and talent scout — is one of the most influential men in the history of American music. Not only did he supervise the recording of Mamie Smith’s “Crazy Blues,” the song … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged blues, country music, Emmett Miller, jazz, Jimmie Rodgers, Lil Armstrong, Louis Armstrong, minstrelsy, Ralph Peer, Terry Teachout | 6 Comments

I Can’t Help It

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Netflix is currently streaming a documentary on the Carter family, called “The Winding Stream.” It includes so many fab songs and performances that it’s almost beyond criticism. So profound are the depths of the Carters’ talent, beauty, and influence … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Personal reflections, Sex, Uncategorized | Tagged Anita Carter, country music, Hank Williams, The Carter Family | Leave a comment

Song Du Jour

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, country music, western swing | Leave a comment

Marty Stuart

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I’m pretty sure I’d never heard of Marty Stuart until very recently, but in the last month I’ve become a huge fan. Stuart is a country-western singer/songwriter/performer/photographer in the keeper-of-the-flame mode, and I think he’s terrific. He … Continue reading →