if rap/hip hop gets its own thread, the blues deserves one. Does anyone have Sirius satellite radio? BB King's Bluesville (Sirius 74) is awesome. Every once in a while they'll play multiple covers of a song. Most recently it was Smokestack Lightnin. I really liked the Yardbirds' version, but my favorite will probably always be Howlin Wolf's YouTube - Runco's Weekly Music - Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin'
I use to listen to the Watercolors station on XM. That kind of smooth jazz, I can listen to. I can't do straight up blues. I'm a folk guy mostly. I can listen to alternative blues stuff, like modern singer-songwriters. Mostly the female lounge type singers. Namely Katie Melua, Nick Cave, and Melody Gardot.
A really good family friend is friends with BB King, so I've met him a few times. I'm definitely a fan. Muddy Waters. Billie Holiday. <3 Nick Cave. My Dad and I sometimes consider Eric Clapton blues-y.
Unfortunately I've never given the Blues a chance. I've heard a few songs here and there that I enjoyed, but I never expanded my search when it comes to the Blues. If anyone could help me get started by posting a few songs that they enjoy it would be much appreciated.
Biz, here's one of my all-time favorite blues tunes by my all-time favorite blues musician YouTube - Buddy Guy - Damn Right I Got The Blues
Haha, I'm posting Rock Me Baby because of the people involved. YouTube - Rock Me Baby-BB KIng/Eric Clapton/Buddy Guy/Jim Vaughn
I love John William Coultrane's Soultrane record. He was actually the reason I chose to play the saxophone in high school. Simply, a brilliant composer. My favorite has to be "You Say You Care" Again, I'd love to put the video up, but I'm in class
That was used so damn well in Cadillac Records, wasn't it? Chills, man. And speaking of Chicago blues, just one question, ma'am: can you identify the people and location in this photograph? wtf, I don't remember looking crazy like that...
