Day two hundred and thirty-four: I’ve been listening to CDs since I moved to Philadelphia, and trying to explore the ones that I’ve been given over the years, but never really listened to. When I first put in a compilation titled “Chicago Blues: The Golden Age” I thought I might make it through all the way once. Somehow I forgot to take it out of the 5-disc player, so when it came around again I got another dose. All the songs are remarkable for one reason or another, but “First Time I Met the Blues” sung by Buddy Guy was the one that initially caught my ear. His voice is off the hook! Today’s sketch is inspired by those blues, recorded in Chicago on March 2, 1960.
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