We were in Florence, Alabama to see the home of the Father of the Blues, W. C. Handy. His music introduced a vital musical form that still resonates today and helped to make him a wealthy and respected musician. Handy was born in this cabin on November 16, 1873. He grew up longing to play music. His parents disapproved but he persevered. After moving to St. Louis he heard this man say, I sure hate to see that evening sun go down. So thats where those words come from that he put in the St. Louis Blues. A legend was born.
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CarlitoBombito 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this.
HISTORYBUFFPA 1 year ago