Category Archives: Chess records

SONG OF THE DAY Chuck Berry – Blues For Hawaiians

Posted on October 19, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I don’t think I realised just how much of an effect Mr Berry has on me until the dulcet tones of Blues For Hawaiians came floating into my ears today. His sound literally stopped me in my tracks and always … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Muddy Waters – All Aboard

Posted on March 4, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Better known as the main main Muddy Waters, McKinley Morganfield originally wrote and released All Aboard in 1956. Issued on Chess Records, this was to be the B-side to his Forty Days and Forty Nights single. Though not a direct … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jamo Thomas – Must I Holler

Posted on October 21, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

US soul-funk singer and percussionist Jamo Thomas recorded for several different record labels between 1965 and 1976.  He sometimes appeared with backing musicians such as the Party Brothers Orchestra and is probably best known for his singles Bahama Mama and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chuck Berry – County Line

Posted on September 18, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

This is one of those times when I pick a song by an artist who needs no introducing, expecting the information I need to find to be readily available, but no!!  County Line seems to be a little mystery!  I’m … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackie Harris – No Kind of Man (Instrumental)

Posted on July 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Released on Chess Records, there were two versions of today’s song recorded when it emerged as a single in 1965.  No Kind of a Man was issued as an instrumental (on the b-side), with the main vocal format on the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF DAY Dale Hawkins – Everglades

Posted on October 4, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

If today’s song fails to haunt and bewitch you, I’d check your pulse for life, for once song this grabs you into its dark clutches you may be lost for ever more..! Delmar Allen Hawkins, a.k.a Dale Hawkins, was a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Black Merda – Cynthy-Ruth

Posted on July 30, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

When browsing for new sounds its always handy when something reaches out to you, or when when some artwork or a song title captures your attention….today’s song did just that with its name!  For anyone that knows me they will … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats – Rocket “88”

Posted on January 10, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Some song historians have named today’s song as the very first rock and roll record! A mighty bold title indeed and, though some have questioned and opposed this claim, the argument for such a statement does carry a lot of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chuck Berry – The Downbound Train

Posted on November 13, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

The Downbound train was originally released in December 1955 as the B Side of Chuck Berry’s No Money Down. Driven by a relentless, fast locomotive tempo, the song hurls you onto the scorched carriage of a “train rushed on at a terrible … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joann Garrett – It’s No Secret

Posted on April 10, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Chicago born Joanne Garrett won a recording contract with Chess Recordings in 1965 after she stole the show and came first at a Regal Theatre talent contest.  She was just 15 years old at the time and a year later … Continue reading →

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