Memphis Slim (with Roosevelt Sykes) - Miss Ida B.

[redhairedlad]

My face is hurtin' from smilin'. Thanks for posting this great item!

[DiiZepp]

This is Great!!!

[noclouds111]

These two men complimented each other beautifully-natural extensions of each other. What a great running commentary!

[SUNNYRHOADES9]

Wow I never new that Memphis Slim Died in Paris in 1988 - They didnt even cover this legendary Man's Funeral -R.I.P My Friend .

[d820m]

@SUNNYRHOADES9 how in the blue hell did we go from Memphis Slim and Roosevelt Sykes, to lady gaga, justin beiber, and the jonas brothers(i will not justify them by capitalizing their names...call it a one-man protest

[roadappleband]

@d820m Not a one-man protest, I think half the world would agree with you, I know I do !!

[SUNNYRHOADES9]

Memphis Slim is still alive and well ,Living in Paris France -,and Recorded a Kick ass Album a few years ago with his new band in France -.cheers - Sykes was a Natural -a prodigy .

[bertrandui]

The great Memphis Slim lived in France during 36 years. Unfortunetely, he died in Paris  during the winter 1988.

[d820m]

@bertrandui true...the racism of the times in the US chased players like Memphis Slim to Paris and Eddie Boyd to Finland, and Champion Jack Dupree to Germany they just got sick of it and left....they were more respected overseas than in their own country and that was, and still is, a shame

[msaintpc]

@d820m Amen to that!

[wamij2]

wow, the two very best from 30's piano blues.

along with big maceo and leroy carr...

memphis slim and Roosevelt sykes

blues piano never got better!

[wmg737]

I think that "Mother Earth" is one of the most powerful blues songs of all time. I wish that this was on u-tube.

[anonomousone]

@wmg737

Type 'Mother Earth Memphis Slim' into Google. First hit.

[wmg737]

One of the greatest Blues Pianos of all time, along with a powerful voice for singing the blues. This man died way too young like many of the blues greats!

[dadomi]

nice!