--- In thebluescorner2@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <ec23456@...> wrote:

Today In Blues September 23 {thebluescorner2}

On this day in 1978, veteran Memphis gospel-soul singer Solomon
Burke made a rare disco-era entry into the soul chart with "Please
Don't Say Goodbye to Me." It stayed on the chart for only four
weeks, peaking at #91.

On this day in 1955, Fats Domino recorded "What's Wrong" and "Poor
Me" for the Imperial label in New Orleans.

On this day in 1967, "Groovin'" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s reached
#21 on the pop singles chart.

9 24 On this day in 1953, Howlin' Wolf recorded several tunes at
the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis which were later released on
the Chess label. Among them were three songs written by Wolf, "Just
My Kind", "Work For Your Money", and "Momma Died And Left Me".

9 25 On this day in 1960, Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang" reached number
2 on both the R&B and pop singles charts at the same time.

9 26 On this day in 1956, Fats Domino's "Blueberry Hill" entered
the pop charts. It eventually made it to #4.

On this day in 1959, Fats Domino went into the studio at J&M/Cosimo
in New Orleans to record "Be My Guest".

On this day in 1969, San Francisco's Fillmore West opened.

9 27 On this day in 1952, Little Walter's "Juke" reached #1

On this day in 1912, WC Handy published Memphis Blues.

9 28 On this day in 1931, Peetie Wheatstraw records "Devil's Son-
In-Law".

9 29 On this day in 1924, Sarah Martin recorded "Eagle Rock Me
Papa" and "Things Done Got Too Thick" in New York City for Okeh.

On this day in 1934, Texas Alexander recorded "Lonesome
Blues", "Lonesome Valley Blues", Katy Crossing Blues" and "Justice
Blues" in San Antonio, Texas for Vocalion.

On this day in 1936, Billie Holiday recorded "A Fine Romance" for
Vocalion #3333

9 30 On this day in 1935, Porgy and Bess was presented for the
first time at the Colonial Theatre in Boston.

On this day in 1963, B.B. King recorded "How Blue Can You Get" which
was released as ABC single #10527

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