This oft-covered Christmas hit had its origins in the late 1940s
Charles Brown
Big Mama Thornton was a seminal figure in the development of rock and roll but she’s never gotten her due
Celebrating the joys of the season with Otis Redding
R&B pioneer Charles Brown released a Christmas classic in 1960
Big Money couldn’t make this special holiday edition of the convo, but the good news is that our pal Mike Duquette from The Second Disc joined in for some yuletide cheer! – Gonzo: Well lets strap on some bells and get this sleigh rolling! Mike Duquette: What shall we be a-wassailing tonight? G: Last year, you joined us for a convo about Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” which has apparently been covered by everybody in the last 50 years. MD: There were a lot, as I recall. G: One of the […]
America’s first soul singer was lost in 1964 before his abilities as a writer, arranger and defacto producer could become more widely appreciated.