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Koko Taylor's influence on American music is remarkable. Born Cora Walton near Memphis, Tennessee, she became a major figure in post-war Chicago-style blues. Share her story with your listeners as she discusses her musical influences and her rise to stardom.
The total length of the show's three parts is 57:00. It is designed to have two 1:00 internal breaks and one 1:00 end break. However, you can let the three tracks roll, leaving a 3:00 end break.
The promo includes a sound cut from the artist and has at least :05 music at end for local tag. E-mail for custom tag.
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Piece Description
Koko Taylor's influence on American music is remarkable. Born Cora Walton near Memphis, Tennessee, she became a major figure in post-war Chicago-style blues. Share her story with your listeners as she discusses her musical influences and her rise to stardom.
The total length of the show's three parts is 57:00. It is designed to have two 1:00 internal breaks and one 1:00 end break. However, you can let the three tracks roll, leaving a 3:00 end break.
The promo includes a sound cut from the artist and has at least :05 music at end for local tag. E-mail for custom tag.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Come to Mama | Koko Taylor | An Audience with the Queen. | Alligator Records | 1987 | 06:14 |
| All Your Love | Koko Taylor | Old School. | Alligator Records | 2007 | 06:31 |
| Lord Don't Leave Us | The Caravans | Absolutely the Best of Gospel. | Varese | 1999 | 02:03 |
| All Night Long (Alternate Take #2) | Muddy Waters | Rolling Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection. | MCA Records | 2000 | 00:42 |
| Still a Fool | Muddy Waters | Rolling Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection. | MCA | 2000 | 03:16 |
| Big Boss Man | Jimmy Reed | Blues Masters: The Very Best of Jimmy Reed. | Rhino | 2000 | 02:45 |
| I'm a Woman | Koko Taylor | An Audience with the Queen. | Alligator | 1987 | 04:35 |
| Trying to Make a Living | Koko Taylor | I Got What It Takes. | Alligator | 1975 | 02:01 |
| Smokestack Lightnin' | Howlin' Wolf | The Blues: A Smithsonian Collection of Classic Blues Singers. | Sony Music | 1993 | 02:59 |
| I Idolize You | Ike and Tina Turner | Ultimate Collection. | Classic World Productions | 1999 | 02:50 |
| Crazy For My Baby | Willie Dixon | The Chess Box. | MCA/Chess | 1989 | 01:21 |
| I Got What It Takes | Koko Taylor | Chess Blues Classics: 1957-1967. | Chess | 1997 | 03:14 |
| Wang Dang Doodle | Koko Taylor | What It Takes: The Chess Years. | MCA/Chess | 1977 | 03:00 |
| Something Strange is Going On | Koko Taylor | From the Heart of a Woman. | Alligator | 1981 | 03:57 |
| Let the Good Times Roll | Koko Taylor | An Audience with the Queen. | Alligator | 1987 | 04:10 |
| Mother Nature | Koko Taylor | Force of Nature. | Alligator | 1993 | 04:36 |
| Sure Had a Wonderful Time Last Night | Koko Taylor | From the Heart of a Woman. | Alligator | 1981 | 03:00 |
Additional Credits
Janet Sanders, Executive Producer
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