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The best in R and B sounds including classic grooves from The Moonglows, Mickey Champion and John Lee Hooker plus new releases from 24 Pesos and Bobby Spencer - and a look at the blues nominations for the forthcoming Grammy Awards.

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Mon 12 Jan 201519:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Moonglows

    Real Gone Mama

    • Chicago Hit Factory – The Vee Jay Story 1953 - 66.
    • Charly 915 B.

  • Mickey Champion

    I’m A Woman

    • Bam-a-Lam - The R&B Recordings 1950-62.
    • ACE CDCHD 1192.

  • Catherine Russell

    After The Lights Go Down Low

    • Bring It Back.
    • Jazz Village JV 579001.

  • John Lee Hooker

    Hug and Squeeze You

    • Sings The Blues plus Sings Blues.
    • Soul Jam 600843.

  • 24Pesos

    Rise Up

    • Do The Right Thing.
    • Ourgate Records OGP 014.

  • Mississippi Heat

    Alley Cat Boogie

    • Warning Shot.
    • Delmark 839.

  • Booker T Jones feat. Ty Taylor

    Your Love Is No Love

    • Sound The Alarm.
    • Decca.

  • Bobby Spencer

    Gotta Get Back To Chicago

    • Hurricane Unleashed.
    • R Music Inc..

  • Ruthie Foster

    Let Me Know

    • Promise Of A Brand New Day.
    • Blue Corn Music.

  • Charlie Musselwhite

    I’m Going Home

    • Juke Joint Chapel.
    • Henrietta Records.

  • Eric Bibb

    Needed Time

    • Blues People.
    • Dixiefrog DFGCD 8768.

Broadcast

  • Mon 12 Jan 201519:00
    BBC Radio 2

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