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Elmore James (Elmore Brooks, Richland, Mississippi, January 27, 1918 – Chicago, Illinois, May 24, 1963) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was known as “The King of the Slide Guitar”.
James was born 50 miles north of Jackson (not to be confused with another Richland just south of Jackson). He began playing as a teen, under the names “Cleanhead” and “Joe Willie James”, alongside musicians such as the first Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf, and Robert Johnson. During World War II James joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Guam.
Upon his discharge Elmore returned to central Mississippi and eventually settled in Canton. He began recording with Trumpet Records in nearby Jackson in January 1951, first as sideman to the second Sonny Boy Williamson and others, then debuting as a session leader in August with what became his signature song, “Dust My Broom”. It was a surprise R&B hit in 1952 and turned James into a star. His “I Believe” was another hit a year later. During the 1950s he recorded for the Bihari Brothers’ Flair and Modern labels, as well as for Chess Records. His backing musicians were known as the Broomdusters. In 1959 he began recording what are perhaps his best sides for Bobby Robinson’s Fire Records label. These include “The Sky Is Crying” (credited to Elmo James and His Broomdusters), “Stranger Blues”, “Look On Yonder Wall”, “Done Somebody Wrong”, and “Shake Your Moneymaker”, all of which are among the most famous of blues recordings.
James was born 50 miles north of Jackson (not to be confused with another Richland just south of Jackson). He began playing as a teen, under the names “Cleanhead” and “Joe Willie James”, alongside musicians such as the first Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf, and Robert Johnson. During World War II James joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Guam.
Upon his discharge Elmore returned to central Mississippi and eventually settled in Canton. He began recording with Trumpet Records in nearby Jackson in January 1951, first as sideman to the second Sonny Boy Williamson and others, then debuting as a session leader in August with what became his signature song, “Dust My Broom”. It was a surprise R&B hit in 1952 and turned James into a star. His “I Believe” was another hit a year later. During the 1950s he recorded for the Bihari Brothers’ Flair and Modern labels, as well as for Chess Records. His backing musicians were known as the Broomdusters. In 1959 he began recording what are perhaps his best sides for Bobby Robinson’s Fire Records label. These include “The Sky Is Crying” (credited to Elmo James and His Broomdusters), “Stranger Blues”, “Look On Yonder Wall”, “Done Somebody Wrong”, and “Shake Your Moneymaker”, all of which are among the most famous of blues recordings.
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Dust My Broom
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It Hurts Me Too
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Standing At The Crossroads
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Rollin' And Tumblin'
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Look On Yonder Wall
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Held My Baby Last Night
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One Way Out
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Done Somebody Wrong
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Shake Your Moneymaker
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Talk To Me Baby
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Stranger Blues
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Fine Little Mama
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Person To Person
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smooth music brotha
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sexy music
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geht ab!
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bcwilliamson wrote:
the folk blues of robert johnson mixed with the powerful modern chicago blues, with added slide guitar. an underrated genius, who should've stayed with us much longer. some of you people might like to check out my music of a similar time... http://www.last.fm/music/B.C.+Williamson god bless
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truly great.
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Great Style!
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At the group Blues Artist of the Week, you can vote for up to 5 artist for the title each week, and play some great blues games! Hope to see you there!
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PigmeatI wrote:
Interesting you mention Clapton,BillyRobin. His playing style would've been a lot different with no Elmore James to influence it. Tell me,playing blues in Texas in those days,is it true it was illegal to not to start a show with a cover of "Thunderbird"? Reefer laws kept me away from Texas until the late 70's. Hard,hard time for a couple of joints down that way before then.
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theo2009 wrote:
You can hear this amazing artist online at a community radio station in Everett, WA. Check it out ....... http://www.kser.org :O) THEO
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