Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #72 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Big Mama Thornton

The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL   EPISODE #72 3/12/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Big Mama Thornton Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill   This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell shine the spotlight on the powerful voice and larger-than-life presence of Big Mama Thornton. Long before rock and roll took center stage, Big Mama was delivering raw, commanding performances that helped shape the sound of modern music. From her original recording of Hound Dog to the deep blues of Ball and Chain and the swagger of Little Red Rooster, this episode explores the music, influence, and legacy of one of the most important and often overlooked pioneers of blues and R&B. Join us as we tell the story of the woman whose voice carried grit, soul, and authority and whose influence can still be heard from the blues stage to the rock arena. Listen live Sundays at 7pm on 98.3 FM The Life, or catch the podcast anytime at thebusstopblues.com and all major streaming platforms.   Episode 72 – Song List Big Mama Thornton – Hound Dog Big Mama Thornton – Ball and Chain Big Mama Thornton – Little Red Rooster Big Mama Thornton – They Call Me Big Mama Big Mama Thornton – Chauffeur Blues Big Mama Thornton – Rock Me Baby Big Mama Thornton – I’m Feeling Alright Big Mama Thornton – My Man Called