Blues and Rag

Lewiston, NY: Blues Society of W.N.Y., 1995. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 31pp. This issue features Dr. Z & the Blues Remedy, along with an editorial on The House Of Blues, the club scene, concerts and blues sessions in western New York, recordings, etc. 11" x 8.25". more information

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Los Angeles United Artists Music (1979)., 1979. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Illustrated paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" pp: 47, (1) Contains lyrics, music and guitar chords for 23 blues tunes, with a chart of guitar chord fingering patterns at the back. Titles include: Alberta, Let Your Hair Hang Low; Been in the Pen So Long; C.C. Rider; Michigan Water Blues; Sportin' Life Blues; Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues; and 17 more. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. more information

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Miami Beach: Hansen House, 1975. Second Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Words and music by Horace Silver. 4pp, media blues beat, in part: "Sister Sadie was a mean chick And she tho't that she was real slick, Then she ran into Alphonso Brown .." First published in 1960 by Ecaroh Music. 11" x 8.5". more information

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NY Schirmer (1975)., 1975. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial stiff-paper covers and contents in very good condition. 11" x 8.5" 144pp Biographical information and notes on Bessie Smith's singing style precede a collection of 30 tunes. Includes lyrics, melody lines, piano accompaniment and guitar chords to: Long Road; Jailhouse Blues; Down in the Dumps; Safety Mama; Wasted Life Blues; Squeeze Me; Pickpocket Blues; New Orleans Hop Scop Blues; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; and 21 more. Illustrated by frontis & 28 illus fr photos. 1st ppb edn. Binding is original wraps. more information

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Knoxville: Univ of Tennessee Press, 1993. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. Pictorial paper covers. pp: xxx, 177, bibliography, index; frontispiece. This scholarly examination of the blues sees that music as a vehicle for religious expression. 9" x 5.75". more information

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NY: Bourne Music, 1947. First edition thus. Pictorial Cover. Good. 6pp, words and music, in part: "Been runnin' around, seen many a town So maybe you'll find I'm the kind of guy to brag...." This music was used by a country-western band and shows some wear at the edges. 12" x 9 more information

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NY: Bourne Music, 1944. Second edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. Dampmark at top of spine, else in good condition. 8pp. Has E-7th and E-Major tuning arrangements for Hawaiian and electric guitar. 12" x 9 more information

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Hollywood: Forrest Music, 1950. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Near Fine. 4pp, words and music, in part: "Gonna get out m' sycamore 'n shine up my shoes, meet my baby 'n tell her the news...." 12" x 9 The cover photo is of Red Foley who recorded this song on Decca No. 46205. more information

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Brussels: Serge Tonneau, 1963. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 48pp, in French. Articles in this issue include: American Folk Blues Festival; Le Rhythm and Blues Festival D'Antibes; Booker T. Jones; Black Nativity; etc. 8.25" x 5.75 The covers features photographs of Muddy Waters on the front and Sonny Boy Williamson on the back. more information

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Brussels: Serge Tonneau, 1965. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine. 51pp, in French; 4pp illus from photographs. Articles in this issue include: American Folk Blues Festival, 1965; Concerts; Eddie Boyd; etc. 8" x 5.75 The back cover comprises a photograph of J.B. Lenoir with guitar. more information

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Brussels: Serge Tonneau, 1964. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine. 55pp, in French. Articles in this issue include: American Folk Blues Festival, 1964; Big City Blues; J.P.'s Blues; etc. 8.25" x 5.75 The covers features photographs of Howlin' Wolf on-stage with his band on the front, and Howlin' Wolf up close on the back. more information

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Brussels: Serge Tonneau, 1966. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine. 51pp, in French; 4pp illus from photographs. Articles in this issue include: American Folk Blues Festival, 1966; Pirate Records; etc. 8.25" x 5.75 The covers feature Robert Pete Williams on the front; and on the back: Stuff Smith, Buck Clayton, Big Joe Turner, and Jimmy Woode. more information

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NY: Chappell, 1936. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. 8pp, words and music, in part: "I've tried to explain that you are my Heaven on earth. Still I've tried in vain, since words can't explain my love and its worth...." 12" x 9 more information

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London Lawrence Wright Music Co. nd (1935)., 1935. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Paper covers and contents in very good condition. 11" x 8.5" 24pp Contains words, melody lines, piano accompaniment, chord symbols and frames to eight blues numbers. Titles: Farewell Blues; Blues in My Heart; A Blues Serenade; Honolulu Blues; Basin Street Blues; Blue Rhythm; Black & Tan Fantasy; Down Hearted Blues. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. more information

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