Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby? - Extended version
Series: Blues Routes
From: Thom Butler
Length: 00:10:04
Today's show is an introduction to Louie Jordan and his classic sugar stick. Along the way we learn a lot about the man who not only wrote and popularized the tune, but who can, in many ways, be seen as a pioneer of the music videos of today.
We end the segment with versions of Jordan's classic featuring B.B. King, Dr. John, and New Orleans' singer/songwriter (and Dr. John guitarist) John Fohl.
We end the segment with versions of Jordan's classic featuring B.B. King, Dr. John, and New Orleans' singer/songwriter (and Dr. John guitarist) John Fohl.
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Piece Description
Today's show is an introduction to Louie Jordan and his classic sugar stick. Along the way we learn a lot about the man who not only wrote and popularized the tune, but who can, in many ways, be seen as a pioneer of the music videos of today.
We end the segment with versions of Jordan's classic featuring B.B. King, Dr. John, and New Orleans' singer/songwriter (and Dr. John guitarist) John Fohl.
We end the segment with versions of Jordan's classic featuring B.B. King, Dr. John, and New Orleans' singer/songwriter (and Dr. John guitarist) John Fohl.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? | Diana Krall | 00:00 | |||
| Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? | Errol Garner | 00:00 | |||
| Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? | Louie Jordan | 00:00 | |||
| Kiss | Prince | 00:00 | |||
| Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? | B.B. King & Dr. John | 00:00 | |||
| Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? | John Fohl | 00:00 |
