Juke In The Back #081
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
From: Matt The Cat
Length: 00:59:01
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Early Billy Stewart
Many 1960s soul legends had their start in 1950s R&B and this week, the "JukeIn The Back" takes a listen to Billy Stewart's early records for the Chess and Okeh labels. You can really hear Stewart's distinctive singing style develop on his early recordings with Bo Diddley's band providing the musical backing and the DC vocal group The Marquees (Marvin Gaye was a member) singing behind him. We'll also spend a few days in jail as Matt The Cat spins a few "prison song" 78s. There are other surprises as well, so don't miss this week's "Juke In The Back."
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Early Billy Stewart
Many 1960s soul legends had their start in 1950s R&B and this week, the "JukeIn The Back" takes a listen to Billy Stewart's early records for the Chess and Okeh labels. You can really hear Stewart's distinctive singing style develop on his early recordings with Bo Diddley's band providing the musical backing and the DC vocal group The Marquees (Marvin Gaye was a member) singing behind him. We'll also spend a few days in jail as Matt The Cat spins a few "prison song" 78s. There are other surprises as well, so don't miss this week's "Juke In The Back."
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"Juke In The Back" airs on over 20 radio stations each week in the US and is now carried worldwide over Voice Of America's Music Mix Network.
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Juke In The Back
#081
1. Swanee River Boogie – Albert Ammons – Mercury 1947
2. Rockin’ At Cosmo’s – Lee Allen – Aladdin 1956
3. Mary Lou – Young Jesse & The Cadets – Modern 1955
4. Love Is Stange – Bo Diddley – Prev. Unreleased 1956
5. Billy’s Blues Part 1 – Billy Stewart – Chess 1956
6. Billy’s Blues Part 2 – Billy Stewart – Chess 1956
7. Billy’s Heartache – Billy Stewart – Okeh 1957
8. Baby, You’re My Only Love – Billy Stewart – Okeh 1957
9. Fat Boy – Billy Stewart – Chess 1962
10. Shirley – The Rainbows – Pilgrim 1956
11. Ten Days In Jail – The Robins – RCA Victor 1953
12. Jailhouse Blues – Andre Williams – Fortune 1958
13. A Prisoner’s Prayer – The Prisonaires – Sun 1953
14. GREAT 78 - Please Mr. Jailer – Wynona Carr – Specialty 1956
15. Prison Blues – T-Bone Walker – Capitol 1947
16. Need Your Love So Bad - Little Willie John – King 1955
17. Little Maiden – The Chords – Cat 1954
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INTRO:This week, the "Juke In The Back" is loaded with early recordings by soul legend Billy Stewart as well as songs about spending time in jail.
OUTRO:For a complete playlist of the songs you heard on this week's "Juke In The Back," visit www.jukeintheback.org.
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