Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #132 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Koko Taylor

The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #132 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/06/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Koko Taylor Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 132 Air Date: August 6, 2026 This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin present another installment of "A Chapter in the History of the Blues," celebrating the incomparable Koko Taylor, the undisputed Queen of the Blues. From her humble beginnings on a Tennessee farm to becoming the powerful voice of Chicago electric blues, Koko Taylor built a legendary career defined by grit, soul, and unmatched stage presence. Throughout the evening, Road and Kevin explore her remarkable journey, her decades with Alligator Records, and the lasting influence she had on generations of blues musicians. The show features some of Koko's greatest recordings, including "Wang Dang Doodle," "I'm A Woman," "Voodoo Woman," "Insane Asylum," "Hey Bartender," "Come To Mama," "Born Under A Bad Sign," "Jump For Joy," "Let The Good Times Roll," and closes with "Blues Hotel." If you love powerful vocals, classic Chicago blues, and the stories behind the legends who shaped American music, you won't want to miss this episode of The Bus Stop Blues.   Song List Wang Dang Doodle – Koko Taylor (4:24) I'm A Woman – Koko Taylor (4:34) Voodoo Woman – Koko Taylor (3:48) Insane Asylum – Koko Taylor (4:23) Hey Bartender – Koko Taylor (2:53) Come To Mama – Koko Taylor (4:48) Born Under A Bad Sign – Koko Taylor (4:56) Jump For Joy – Koko Taylor (4:20) Let The Good Times Roll – Koko Taylor (3:02) Blues Hotel – Koko Taylor (4:04)