Blues Unlimited #125 - Blues On a Summer's Day: Newport Blues & Gospel 1958-1960
Series: Blues Unlimited
From: Steve Franz
Length: 01:58:59
In this episode of Blues Unlimited -- our fourth and last installment paying tribute to the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals -- we take a look at some of the fantastic Blues, R&B, and Gospel that was recorded live on stage at the iconic Newport, Rhode Island festival between the years of 1958 through 1960. We'll hear great, rare and classic performances from Ray Charles, Memphis Slim, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Mahalia Jackson, Big Joe Turner, and more.
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Piece Description
In this episode of Blues Unlimited -- our fourth and last installment paying tribute to the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals -- we take a look at some of the fantastic Blues, R&B, and Gospel that was recorded live on stage at the iconic Newport, Rhode Island festival between the years of 1958 through 1960. We'll hear great, rare and classic performances from Ray Charles, Memphis Slim, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Mahalia Jackson, Big Joe Turner, and more.
Broadcast History
First local broadcast on KXCI FM 91.3 on July 20, 2011
Timing and Cues
Hour 1: 00:00 - 59:22
In Cue: "Welcome to Blues Unlimited..."
Out Cue (at 58:22): "...coming up right after this break."
Break (60 second music bed): 58:22 - 59:22
Hour 2: 59:22 - 1:58:59
In Cue: "Welcome back to the show..."
Out Cue (at 1:54:56): "...next time, right here on Blues Unlimited."
Note: from 1:54:56 to 1:58:59, "Boogie Blues," by Pete Johnson, closes the show.
Additional Notes:
This episode of Blues Unlimited is compliant with SOUNDEXCHANGE reporting requirements.
Although this episode of Blues Unlimited is part of a series celebrating the Newport Folk Festival, it can also stand alone as a self-contained "evergreen" show, to be run at any time you choose.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Right Time | Ray Charles | Ray Charles At Newport. | Atlantic | 1958 | 04:02 |
| A Fool For You | Ray Charles | Ray Charles At Newport. | Atlantic | 1958 | 07:11 |
| How Long | Memphis Slim | Newport Folk Festival - Best of the Blues 1959-1968. | Vanguard | 1959 | 03:25 |
| Black Cat Crossed My Path | Memphis Slim | Newport Folk Festival - Best of the Blues 1959-1968. | Vanguard | 1959 | 02:38 |
| Piano Instrumental | Memphis Slim | Newport Folk Festival - Best of the Blues 1959-1968. | Vanguard | 1959 | 02:13 |
| Baby Please Don't Go | Muddy Waters | At Newport 1960. | MCA/Chess | 1960 | 03:05 |
| Soon Forgotten | Muddy Waters | At Newport 1960. | MCA/Chess | 1960 | 04:18 |
| I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man | Muddy Waters | At Newport 1960. | MCA/Chess | 1960 | 02:58 |
| The Hobo (Hobo Blues or Dusty Road) | John Lee Hooker | The Great Blues Men. | Vanguard | 1960 | 03:03 |
| Maudie | John Lee Hooker | The Vee-Jay Years 1955-1964. | Charly | 1960 | 02:46 |
| Tupelo | John Lee Hooker | The Vee-Jay Years 1955-1964. | Charly | 1960 | 03:24 |
| Introduction/School Days | Chuck Berry | Newport Jazz Festival 1958: Vol. 3 -Blues in the Night #1. | Phontastic | 1958 | 05:57 |
| No Money Down | Chuck Berry | Newport Jazz Festival 1958: Vol. 3 -Blues in the Night #1. | Phontastic | 1958 | 03:45 |
| Johnny B. Goode | Chuck Berry | Newport Jazz Festival 1958: Vol. 3 -Blues in the Night #1. | Phontastic | 1958 | 03:08 |
| My Baby Done Changed The Lock On The Door | Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee | Folk Festival at Newport Vol. 2. | Vanguard | 1959 | 02:53 |
| The Midnight Special | Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee | Folk Music of the Newport Folk Festival 1959-60, Vol. 2. | Folkways | 1959 | 03:31 |
| Living With The Blues | Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee | Folk Music of the Newport Folk Festival 1959-60, Vol. 2. | Folkways | 1959 | 02:58 |
| 44 Blues | Willie Thomas and Butch Cage | Folk Music of the Newport Folk Festival 1959-60, Vol. 1. | Folkways | 1960 | 04:16 |
| Didn't It Rain | Mahalia Jackson | Live at Newport 1958. | Columbia | 1958 | 03:47 |
| Jesus Met The Woman At The Well | Mahalia Jackson | Live at Newport 1958. | Columbia | 1958 | 03:13 |
| Walk Over God's Heaven | Mahalia Jackson | Live at Newport 1958. | Columbia | 1958 | 05:06 |
| Feeling Happy | Big Joe Turner & Pete Johnson | At Newport. | Margate | 1958 | 05:03 |
| Corrine, Corrina | Big Joe Turner & Pete Johnson | At Newport. | Margate | 1958 | 03:59 |
| Blues Waltz | Ray Charles | Ray Charles Live. | Atlantic | 1958 | 06:29 |
| I Got A Woman | Ray Charles | Ray Charles Live. | Atlantic | 1958 | 06:20 |
| Boogie Blues | Pete Johnson | At Newport. | Margate | 1958 | 04:59 |
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