Episodes

  • Hubby Jenkins 5:15:24 12.09 AM

    Hubby Jenkins 5:15:24 12.09 AM
    May 15 2024
    Intro by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Jayron32 - Own work
    Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

    Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to apodcast and Blues. Today we're going to talk about old-time blues in today's blues through the talent of Hubby Jenkins.

    Hubby Jenkins is a multi instrumentalist who studies and performs old American music. He is a former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Rhiannon Giddens band, and has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards.

    Hubby Jenkins was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As a young man, he played the saxophone and bass guitar. After discovering the music of Skip James and Bukka White, he began exploring how African Americans influenced American roots music.

    From 2010 to 2016, Jenkins was a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, playing instruments including guitar, banjo, and bones. Their album Leaving Eden was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2012. Along with other members, he was later part of the Rhiannon Giddens band. The two groups played a major role in the revival of Black string band tradition.

    Jenkins was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2015 Americana Awards.

    You can hear Hubby Jenkins music on Spotify. To find out more about Jenkins go to hubbyjenkins.com.
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    3 mins
  • Aretha Franklin-Today I Sing the Blues 4:28:24 7.39 PM

    Aretha Franklin-Today I Sing the Blues 4:28:24 7.39 PM
    Apr 28 2024
    Intro and podcast vocals by: Gail Nobles
    Song by: Aretha Franklin
    Song: Today I Sing the Blues

    Today I Sing the Blues" is a song written by Curtis Lewis and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1960.The song appeared on her 1961 album, Aretha.

    The lyrics say: Without a word of warning
    The blues walked in this morning
    And circled around my lonely room
    I didn't know why I had that sad and lonely feeling
    Until my baby called and said we we're through, ooh
    For yesterday, this time
    I sang a love story
    But today, I'm singing the blues …

    The lyrics start off in a very creative way. The writer talks about the blues like it's a person. That's called personification. Aretha Franklin sang the song with her own unique soulful sound.

    Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles.
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    2 mins
  • Syl Johnson-Anyway the Wind Blows 3:29:24 6.22 PM

    Syl Johnson-Anyway the Wind Blows 3:29:24 6.22 PM
    Mar 29 2024
    Photo: Sumori
    Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

    Welcome to Podcast & Blues .I'm Gail Nobles. Today's topic is Syl Johnson Anyway the Wind Blows.

    Syl Johnson is a blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975).

    He has a song from his album Back for a Taste of Your Love titled Anyway The Wind Blows. The album was released in 1973 the album was re-issued by the Fat Possum label.
    The song Anyway the Wind Blows was written by Earl Randle. He was a songwriter and a A&R man at Willie Mitchell's Hi Records from 1971 to 1980. Anyway the Wind Blows is a very good song. Johnson's voice, music, and style reminds me of Al Green singing the song. His label was Al Green however at Hi Records. Johnson was always to some extent in the shadow of Al Green.

    If you love Al Green and haven't heard Syl Johnson’s song Anyway the Wind Blows, I'm sure you'll love it. So check out the song today. Thank you for tuning into Podcast and Blues, and remember, check out Syl Johnson's song Anyway the Wind Blows.
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    2 mins
  • Ohio Players - Here Today.. 3:3:24 2.51 PM

    Ohio Players - Here Today.. 3:3:24 2.51 PM
    Mar 3 2024
    Intro: Gail Nobles

    Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like an early recording from the group the Ohio Players from their 1969 debut album Observations in Time. The group is known by their hit songs like fire and Love Rollercoaster.

    The song Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like soul blues. It's the first track on the album their lyrics say Here today, gone tomorrow, Each time you come, you leave a little sorrow.

    The Ohio Players is a fun band and most popular in the 1970s. Like I said, they are best known for songs like Fire and Love Rollercoaster.

    On August 17, 2013, they were inducted into the inaugural class of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame that took place at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. The band formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables.

    You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your whole Gail Nobles.
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    2 mins
  • Little Milton-Cry Me a River 2:19:24 10.56 PM

    Little Milton-Cry Me a River 2:19:24 10.56 PM
    Feb 19 2024
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Intro by: Gail Nobles

    Little Milton was expressing pain. He was talking about a flow of tears if his lover ever left him. It's bad to hurt like that over someone.

    Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River was released in 1972. The style of the song is sold on the Stax label. Little Milton’s records are still being sold because he's that soulful kind of blues we don't hear today. Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River is found on the very best of little Milton compilation album released in 2007. It's a great soul blues.

    Cry Me a River was produced by Donald Davis, a Detroit base-producer, label owner, songwriter, and guitarist. So if you're looking for some good old soul blues, check out Little Milton’s Cry Me a ariver.

    You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles.
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    2 mins
  • Arthur Adams 1:19:24 4.51 PM

    Arthur Adams 1:19:24 4.51 PM
    Jan 19 2024
    Intro: Gail Nobles
    Photo credit: Mykal Burns - Arthur Adams at Sunset Junction
    Usage: CC BY 2.0


    Arthur Adams is another great blues man to listen to. In the early 1960s, he produced several singles, including "If It Ain't One Thing It's Another"/"Willin' To Die" on Philadelphia-based Jamie Records.

    During the latter 1970s, Adams changed style and played soul.[3] In 1981 he had a surprise hit called "You Got the Floor" which reached number 1 in the UK disco chart that year and 38 in the UK singles chart.

    In 1999, he released the album Back on Track, his first solo release in 20 years. B.B. King guested on the album on guitar.

    In 2004, he released Soul of the Blues.

    In 2019 he released an album called "To Make You Feel Good"

    In 2023 he released a full length album called "Kick Up Some Dust"

    Arthur Adams has made a lot of music over the years he has another album out for 2023 titled Early Sides. I like a song from that album titled I Need You. It has the old blues style like B.B. King. So if you like the old style of blues, check out Authur Adams. He is about blues and R&B.

    Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
    I'm Gail Nobles. Have a great 2024 year.
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    2 mins
  • Carlin Taylor 12:7:23 3.10 PM

    Carlin Taylor 12:7:23 3.10 PM
    Dec 7 2023
    Music intro by: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles

    Next on Podcast and Blues is Carlin Taylor.
    Carlin Taylor, the man that brought us the song Keep It 100, Bet Yo Mama Like It, and Let's Have a Barbecue. His music is fun to hear. You can hear the singer and actor in him when he's telling his story in his blues. It’s fun to watch Carlin Taylor in videos and live on stage. He is a multi-talented singer and songwriter and also we dancer.

    I don't know what it is about his song Keep it 100, but I love to hear that song it's a very catchy tune. Carlin made a video for the song. It's a great dance video. He makes music for all to enjoy. I see his music fans in videos dancing to the song.

    You can check Carlin Taylor's music and videos on YouTube. Just look for Carlin Taylor and subscribe. You can also hear his music on Spotify.

    I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for tuning into Podcast and Blues.
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    2 mins
  • Ed Cook-Aircheck 11:16:23 8.07 PM

    Ed Cook-Aircheck 11:16:23 8.07 PM
    Nov 17 2023
    Ed Cook - WVON, Chicago - January 29, 1966
    Downloaded from: archive.org
    Usage: Puplic Domain

    Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

    Good evening everyone. Today I'm going to talk about Ed “Nassau Daddy” Cook. Ed Cook was a beloved DJ for WVON-one of Chicago's first major black radio stations. Ed Cook played rhythm and blues. He played Sonny Boy Williamson's Bring It On Home. Sometimes he was a little upset while doing his job because things weren't quite turning out the way he wanted. I can truly understand.

    Ed: Hold it man! Hold it! Shoot! Messing up already!

    Ed Cook switched the record to Sonny Boy Williamson because the wrong record was playing. He wasn't in a good mood. Cook had things to say about the weather.

    (Ed Talking)

    Yes, I can truly understand Ed Cook. When it turns cold in the winter, things start happening, and it's aggravating.

    Ed Cook played B.B. King and mentioned that king used to be a DJ, and said that he was smart to quit and become a musician.

    (Ed Talking)

    Well, I hope you enjoyed getting to know something about DJ Ed Cook. I certainly did. I enjoyed hearing his conversations in the radio world. If you would like to hear the full broadcast, you can go to archive.org.

    I'm Gail Nobles. Goodbye friends. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
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    5 mins