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Podcast and Blues

Podcast and Blues

By: Gail Nobles
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 Podcast and Blues is about new and traditional blues singers. It is music news on the artists by Gail Nobles. https://sites.google.com/view/podcast-and-blues/homeCopyright Gail Nobles Music
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  • B57 Blues Melodies in the Sky 8:20:25 12.07 PM

    B57 Blues Melodies in the Sky 8:20:25 12.07 PM
    Aug 20 2025
    Story: B57 Blues Melodies in the Sky
    Story by: Gail Nobles © 2025
    Cover Illus. By Gail Nobles
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    Willie and Rosco helped many independent blues artists gain recognition. They received numerous requests to play their records on the radio. They stored records in Rosco’s old shed for sale and traveled from county to county, promoting and performing shows. They even owned their own airplane, which had "Blues 57” written on it.

    After some time, their airplane was spotted by someone. A man named Freddie approached Willie and Rosco, asking them to construct planes for him. He had purchased an old building with plans to convert it into an aircraft factory. Although other workers were present, Willie and Rosco took charge due to their superior knowledge and expertise. The airplanes they built were unmatched, far outclassing any others in the world. They showcased their creations at air shows, attracting many spectators eager to see the remarkable planes.

    As Willie and Rosco’s success grew, they became targets. A man from Russia sought to provoke conflict with them. One day, while testing their planes, the Russian man attempted to challenge them in the sky, launching missiles in their direction.

    Willie yelled: Hey! What’s happening! Who’s that shooting at us!
    Rosco: Man I don’t know! But he’s got to go!

    Tune in again next time for more Blues 57. Story by Gail Nobles © 2025
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    3 mins
  • Grady Champion-If the Price is Right 6:12:25 2.54 PM

    Grady Champion-If the Price is Right 6:12:25 2.54 PM
    Jun 12 2025
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    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Intro music by: Gail Nobles

    Straight out of Mississippi, hotter than a summer sidewalk, it's the bluesman with the soul, the man with the raspy vocals, it's... Grady Champion.

    He’s got a new single droppin' ! It's called If The Price Is Right!

    Now, folks, Grady's tellin' it like it is! He's singin' about how you can get just about anything you want in this world, but you gotta be ready to *pay the price!*

    He's belting out the truth! He's got that down-home sound with a modern twist! "If The Price Is Right!" Don't be a square, get hip to the groove!

    “If The Price Is Right!" Get yourself a copy! Tell 'em podcaster Gail Nones sent ya! And remember, keep it real!

    This is Gail Nobles, and I'll catch you next time with more Today’s Blues!
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    2 mins
  • Thornetta Davis 5:28:25 8.19 PM

    Thornetta Davis 5:28:25 8.19 PM
    May 29 2025
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    Intro: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles

    I wanna tell ya about a blues lady who's got the blues in her bones and the soul in her voice. Her name's Thornetta Davis, and she's a Detroit blues and rhythm and blues singer.

    This ain't no fly-by-night singer, see? This woman's paid her dues in the Motor City and beyond. She's opened for legends like Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight, and the queen herself, Etta James! Yeah, she's been rollin' with the best! She even laid down some backing vocals for Bob Seger, you dig? She's worked with everybody from that Kid Rock fella to the late, great Alberta Adams.

    And Davis ain't just a sideman, she's a star in her own right! Three solo albums under her belt, and the trophies? Forget about it! The Detroit Music Awards love this lady! Outstanding Blues Artist, Outstanding Blues/R&B Vocalist...she's swept the joint multiple times.

    She's a winner - I tell you! And then she moved up to National Awards. She was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2017 for her 'Honest Woman' album, and in 2023, she took home the Blues Music Award for 'Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year'!

    Now, let me tell ya about one of her tracks off that "Honest Woman" album, a song called "Am I Just a Shadow." This ain't just some bubblegum pop tune, kiddies. This is raw emotion, poured straight from the heart.

    The lyrics, they hit you right in the gut:
    "You take me in, keep me from the rest, you lock me away inside your walls of indecision..."

    She's singin' about a cat who's got her trapped, see? He ain't sure about her, keeps her on a short leash.

    "I don't know why you feel the need, to cut my heart and watch it bleed. Is that your way to make me pay for her deceptions?"

    This cat's carryin' baggage from some past woman, and he's makin' Thornetta pay for it. He's playin' head games. It ain't right!

    Then comes the chorus, and it's a killer:
    "Do you really know me? Or, am I just a shadow? (Just a shadow) Of someone who reminds you of that someone not to love (Not to love)"

    The lyrics are askin' the big question - Does this guy even see her for who she is? Or is she just a reminder of some old flame, some old heartache? This is the real deal when it comes to love! It's raw, it's honest, and it's the kind of soul-stirring stuff that'll make you wanna light a cigarette and stare into the darkness.

    Thornetta Davis, man, she's keepin' the blues alive. Check her out - you won't regret it! She's a true queen of the blues, puttin' her heart and soul into every note!

    That's all I got for ya, folks! Keep the faith and keep on rockin'! I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
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    4 mins
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