Tag Archives: Paramount Records

October 29th in Gennett History, 1929: Wilmer Watts Recorded “Been On The Job Too Long”

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

October 29th in Gennett History, 1929: Wilmer Watts and The Lonely Eagles recorded “Been On The Job Too Long” in NYC. The recording appeared on Paramount 3210 and Broadway 8248. The Gennett recording ledger noted “Made for New York Recording … Continue reading →

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October 22nd in Gennett History, 1929: The Westbrook Conservatory Entertainers Recorded “Silent Night”

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

October 22nd in Gennett History, 1929: The Westbrook Conservatory Entertainers recorded “Silent Night” in NYC. The recording appeared on Paramount 3197 and Broadway 8228. It featured vocalist John Westbrook (Walter). The Gennett Ledger noted, “Made for New York Recording Lab, … Continue reading →

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June 28th in Gennett History, 1927: Southern Jubilee Singers Recorded “Listen To The Lambs”

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 28th in Gennett History, 1927: Southern Jubilee Singers recorded “Listen To The Lambs” in St. Paul, MN. It appeared on Black Patti 8036 and Paramount 12711.

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June 27th in Gennett History, 1929: The Hokum Boys Recorded “Hokum Blues”

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 27th in Gennett History, 1929: The Hokum Boys recorded “Hokum Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Paramount 12811 and featured Dan Roberts (g & v) and Alex Hill (p & v).

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June 21st in Gennett History, 1929: Winston Holmes and Charlie Turner Recorded “Rounder’s Lament”

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 21st in Gennett History, 1929: Winston Holmes and Charlie Turner recorded “Rounder’s Lament” in Richmond.  The recording appeared on Paramount 12798.

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June 6th in Gennett History, 1929: Charlie Spand Recorded “Fetch Your Water”

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 6th in Gennett History, 1929: Charlie Spand recorded “Fetch Your Water” in Richmond. The recording appeared on Paramount 12790 and featured Span (v & p) and Blind Blake (g).  

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April 28th in Gennett History, 1934: Charley Patton Passed Away

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

April 28th in Gennett History, 1934: Charley Patton passed away. He recorded 14 sides in Richmond for Paramount Records on 6/14/1929, which included “Shake It and Break It (But Don’t Let It Fall Mama).” It appeared on Paramount 12869. The … Continue reading →

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Happy 109th Birthday, Roosevelt Sykes! (1/31/1906)

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 109th Birthday, Roosevelt Sykes! (1/31/1906).  He recorded “Single Tree Blues” in Richmond on 9/7/1929. It appeared on Paramount 12827 as by Dobby Bragg.

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Dec. 19th in Gennett History, 1929: Blind Lemon Jefferson Passed Away

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Dec. 19th in Gennett History, 1929: Blind Lemon Jefferson passed away. He recorded “Bed Springs Blues” in Richmond on 9/24/1929. It appeared on Paramount 12872.

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Dec. 3rd in Gennett History, 1955: Cow Cow Davenport Passed Away

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Dec. 3rd in Gennett History, 1955: Cow Cow Davenport passed away. He recorded ‘Chimes Blues’ on April 1, 1929 in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 6838, as well as Champion 15726 (Charlie Davenport), & Paramount 12800, amongst many others.

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