Category Archives: R&B

Bop Cat Stomp – Song of the Day

King Charles


king charles-bob cat stomp
great slashing guitar instrumental by charlie morris cut at eddie shuler`s goldband studio. it was released on the folk star label. charlie also cut the amazing i’m gonna kill that hen for jd miller. the record was issued on excello records by blue charlie.

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Feast of the Mau Mau – Dr. Ike’s Song of the Day

Here`s the first song of the day -Screamin Jay Hawkins “Feast of the Mau Mau.” The inspiration behind the name of the Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau.

Video: Dave Bartholomew Interview / Honored for “Fat Man” on WWL TV

Dave Bartholomew and Cosimo Matassa were awarded for their contributions to New Orleans music on the 60th anniversary of the historic “Fat Man” Fats Domino recording. The Louisiana State Museum and the Ponderosa Stomp Foundation held the ceremony in New Orleans on the steps of the historic Cabildo on March 6th, 2010.

Rock ‘n’ Soul Ichiban!

Whoa, WFMU’s Debbie D and company have gone bonkers over at the Rock ‘n’ Soul Ichiban site. There are photos of Phil Spector, circa 1958, looking remarkably sedate. A picture of Tennessee Ernie Ford standing atop a pile of coal, advertising “Sixteen Tons.” A portrait of burlesque star Coco Barr brandishing a pair of pistols. … Continue reading Rock ‘n’ Soul Ichiban!