Blues Queen Sylvia

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Sylvia Lee Burton Embry (June 14, 1941 - February 28, 1992) grew up in Arkansas. She had been a vibrant part of the Chicago blues scene. Blues Queen Sylvia had a big husky voice in the tradition of Koko Taylor and Big Mama Thorton. She was backed by such greats as Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Dawkins and Louisiana Red. For a period of time in the ‘70s and ‘80s, it appeared that Queen Sylvia Embry was going to emerge as one of Chicago’s leading blues women. After she emerged from her role as basswoman for Lefty Dizz and the Shock treatment in the late 1970s, she began fronting her own small b… read more
Sylvia Lee Burton Embry (June 14, 1941 - February 28, 1992) grew up in Arkansas. She had been a vibrant part of the Chicago blues scene. Blues Queen Sylvia had a big husky voice in the tradition of Koko Taylor and Big Mama Thorton. She was backed by such greats as Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Dawkins … read more
Sylvia Lee Burton Embry (June 14, 1941 - February 28, 1992) grew up in Arkansas. She had been a vibrant part of the Chicago blues scene. Blues Queen Sylvia had a big husky voice in the tradition of Koko Taylor and Big Mama Thorton. She was backed by such greats as Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Dawkins and Louisiana Red. For a period of time in the ‘70s and ‘80s, it appeare… read more

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1 Midnight Baby Why Wonder
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2 Can't Get Along Can't Get Along
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3 Midnight Baby Life And Troubles
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4 Midnight Baby Party
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5 Midnight Baby Baby, What Do I Do
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6 Midnight Baby Midnight Baby
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7 Midnight Baby New York Bound
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8 Play track I'm Hurtin' I'm Hurtin'
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9 Midnight Baby I'm Hurtin
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10 I Love You I Love You
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  1. 192 listeners

    1 Jan 1983 · 11 tracks

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