WRFG’s Route 66 celebrates a time when blues, jazz, and R&B were on the same
page and, often, in the same song. Our primary focus is on the music of the
Jump Blues Era of the 1940s which blended into the early Rock & Roll & R&B Era
of the 1950s, and follow on how those styles and artists have evolved over
the years. We also bring you jazz from the era along with the occasional page
from the Great American Songbook.
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It’s different from our live show.
You’ll find the one for this week at the bottom of this post.
Memphis Slim is today’s featured artist. Born Jon Len Chatman in Memphis,
Tennesse on September 3, 1915. A blues pianist, singer, and composer,
Memphis Slim led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of
jump blues, including sxaophones, bass, drums, and piano. He made over
500 recordings during a career that spanned more than five decades.
This month marks the 110th anniversary of his birth.
Two years before his death in 1988, Slim was named a Commander in the
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of France.
In addition, the U.S. Senate honored Slim with the title of Ambassador-at-Large
of Good Will.
MEMPHIS SLIM RESOURCES
Biography @ wikipedia.org
Discography @ discogs.com
BLUES HALL OF FAME
WRFG ROUTE 66 PLAYLIST FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBRER 8, 2025
Song
Artist
Original Album or Label & Date
Jumpin’ Salty Sean Costello Cuttin’ In 2000
Good Daddy Blues Dinah Washington Mercury Records 1949
Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on August 29, 1924
The Teaser Griffin Brothers Orchestra Dot Records 1952
I’ve Got a Woman Ray Charles Atlantic Records 1954
Million Dollar Secret Helen Humes Modern Records 1950
Big Fine Girl Jimmy Witherspoon Modern Records 1949
K & H Boogie Big Jay McNeely Exclusive Records 1949
Call Before You Go Home
Memphis Slim & His House Rockers
United Records 1953
I’m Lost Without You
(Memphis Slim)
Janiva Magness
Use What You Got 2004
The Comeback
(Memphis Slim)
Count Basie & Joe Williams
Count Basie Swings & Joe Williams Sings 1956
Salty Papa Blues Dinah Washington Keynote Recordings 1944
Don’t Say You’re Sorry Again
Aretha Franklin
Unforgettable. A Tribute to Dinah Washington 1964
Short Trip Bloodest Saxophone Rhythm and Blues 2014
Fine Brown Frame Buddy Johnson Decca Records 1947
All Right, OK, You Win Diane Schuur Blues for Schuur 1997
Early in The Morning B.B. King R.P.M. Records 1957
Nosey Joe Powerhouse w/ Bullmoose Jackson Nightlife 1975
Mother Earth
Memphis Slim
Live At Ronnie Scott’s 1986
Every Day I Have the Blues
Tiny Grimes
Food for Thought 1970
Jumpin’ Blues Duke Robillard Swing 1987
Take the “A” Train Charlie Watts & The Tentet Watts at Scott’s 2001
Teach Me Tonight Dinah Washington Mercury Records 1954
Rock & Roll Blues Erline “Rock & Roll” Harris DeLuxe Records 1949
All She Wants to Do Is Rock Wynonie Harris King Records 1949
You’re Driving Me Crazy Roomful Of Blues That’s Right! 2005
Movin’ Out
Sonny Boy Williamson II w/ Memphis Slim
Keep It to Ourselves 1962
Rockin’ This House
Memphis Slim
Miracle Records 1947
Dont Throw Your Love On Me So Strong
T-Bone Walker / Memphis Slim / Willie Dixon
American Blues Festival Tour (German TV) 1962
(sign off)
Tag (You’re It) Little Charlie & The Nightcats Nine Lives 2005
PLAYLIST FOR THIS WEEK’S PODCAST
Jumpin’ Salty – Sean Costello
Good Daddy Blues – Dinah Washington
The Teaser – The Griffin Brothers Orchestra
I’ve Got a Woman – Ray Charles
Call Before You Get Home – Memphis Slim & His House Rockers
The Comeback – Count Basie & Joe Williams
I’m Lost Without You – Janiva Magness
Built for Comfort – Willie Dixon w/ Memphis Slim
Salty Papa Blues – Dinah Washington
Don’t Say You’re Sorry Again – Aretha Franklin
Mother Earth – Memphis Slim
Every Day I Have the Blues – Tiny Grimes
Teach Me Tonight – Dinah Washington
Movin’ Out – Sonny Boy Williamson II w/ Memphis Slim
Rockin’ This House – Memphis Slim
Dont Throw Your Love On Me So Strong – T-Bone Walker / Memphis Slim / Willie Dixon
Tag (You’re It) – Little Charlie & The Nightcats
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