"'LECTRIC CHAIR BLUES" Ruby Smith "Staff" Bluebird B-7864 E 1938 BLUES 78
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RUBY SMITH with Blind John Davis, piano.
Ruby actually was BESSIE SMITH'S niece, who accompanied Bessie on her tours and knew her intimately. Fortunately, Ruby was interviewed extensively by Chris Albertson in the '60s and '70s, and preserved some priceless tales about the "Empress of the Blues." As to her own singing, it's serviceable and "down-home," NOTHING at all like her celebrated Aunt! But on her own hook, she's good.
As for Blind John Davis, he's doing his level best to sound as much like James P. Johnson as possible, and that's actually pretty good!
"'LECTRIC CHAIR BLUES" and "HARD UP BLUES"
Original 1938 "Staff" Bluebird B-7864 clean E.
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These records come from my private collection, which I have been accumulating since 1967, and now am downsizing! My highest priority in these eBay auctions is to give you the best possible idea of a record’s true condition and aesthetic value. I always post at least four clear images, showing the record fore and aft, a close-up of the label, and the whole disc, warts and all. If my purple prose won’t cut it, the pictures will! Shipping is done with expert care. Your record will brave Media Mail in a stout corregated box, between four sheets of cardboard and a couple of “packers.” I hope you are amused by these descriptions, and by the quality of service being offered.
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