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Blues Night

Blues Medley

Duration: 26 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1985, this medley of the blues features Fred McDowell, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Lead Belly and Billie Holiday. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Fred McDowell
Participant:
Thomas Dorsey
Participant:
Sonny Terry
Participant:
Brownie McGhee
Participant:
Billie Holiday
Participant:
Lead Belly

Blues Night

Sonny Boy Williamson Sings

Duration: 21 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Yorkshire

Available for over a year

First transmitted in 1985, Blues Night presents rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson. Show more

Blues Night

B.B. King Speaks

Duration: 38 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1985, John Walters talks to B.B. King about his extraordinary life, from a childhood picking cotton in Mississippi to worldwide stardom. Show more

Blues Night

Chicago Blues

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1985, performances by Muddy Waters, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy showcase the tough urban music of Chicago. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Muddy Waters
Participant:
Junior Wells
Participant:
Buddy Guy
Participant:
J.B. Hutto
Participant:
Floyd Jones
Participant:
Dick Gregory

Blues Night

Blind John Davis

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Yorkshire

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First transmitted in 1985, journalist Studs Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in a Chicago bar to discuss and play the blues. Show more