"Memphis Blues", written 1909, published 1912. Although usually subtitled "Boss Crump", it is a distinct song from Handy's campaign satire, "Boss Crump don't 'low no easy riders around here", which was based on the good-time song "Mamma Don't Allow It."
I love this song. I have an old LP with Mr Handy telling the story of "Mr. Crump" and the reaction to the song in Memphis. It made me think of another "remember where you were" about fifty years later. The LP also has many of his other much more well known songs. Thanks for posting the video.
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"Memphis Blues", written 1909, published 1912. Although usually subtitled "Boss Crump", it is a distinct song from Handy's campaign satire, "Boss Crump don't 'low no easy riders around here", which was based on the good-time song "Mamma Don't Allow It."
warholsoup100 1 week ago
1914...
ThinkProphilax 1 year ago
damn love it man ur really good!!
LTdrumma 2 years ago
Thanks. But it's not me playing, it's Pete Wendling (this is a very old mechanical recording of him).
wuloki 2 years ago
I love this song. I have an old LP with Mr Handy telling the story of "Mr. Crump" and the reaction to the song in Memphis. It made me think of another "remember where you were" about fifty years later. The LP also has many of his other much more well known songs. Thanks for posting the video.
carolineamber 2 years ago
Goood! I Like it! ;)
Deaglet 3 years ago 2
Mr. Crump don't like it, but I do!
smurfette2234 3 years ago 3