Episodes
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When Eamonn Walker Became Howlin’ Wolf ( 9.23.2026)
Story by: Gail Nobles Song: Eamonn Walker: Howlin Wolf Song written by: Gail Nobles © 2026 Background music and vocals: AI Assitance 2nd Piano played by: Keyboardist Gail Nobles Voice actor at the end: Gail Nobles Podcast Cover by: Gail Nobles Welcome back to the show. Today, we need to talk…
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Latimore’s ‘Slow Down’ Still Hit Potential 8.24.’26-8.10 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Lioneldecoster - Own Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 3. Latimore’s “Slow Down (But Don’t Stop)” is an R&B and soul recording released in 1988 as the title track and opening song of his Slow Down album on Malaco Records. Written by Jimmy Lewis, the song features Latimore’s…
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Luther Ingram - To the Other Man 8.15.’26 3.46 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Podcast Cover by: Gail Nobles Intro music written by: Gail Nobles playing AI Assistant Dreamy Guitar & keys by: Keyboardist Gail Nobles In 1970, talented singer-songwriter Luther Ingram released the soulful single "To the Other Man" on KoKo Records, with distribution through...
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Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain 4.20.’26 2.54 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Voice by: Gail Nobles Photo: Jean-Luc Ourlin - Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Wikipedia Buddy Guy’s “Feels Like Rain” Remains a Blues Classic Hello, I’m Gail Nobles, & You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. In the world of blues music, few songs resonate as...
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Little Milton’s ‘We’re Gonna Make It’ 3:8:26 6.05 PM
Keyboardist : Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles In 1965, Little Milton, an emerging star in the rhythm and blues scene, released “We’re Gonna Make It,” a powerful single that would become a defining moment in his career. Written by Gene Barge, Billy Davis, Raynard Miner, and...
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Albert Collins - I Ain’t Drunk 12:16:25 6.09 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Masahiro Sumori - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In a lively, and I mean lively 1986 album called "Cold Snap," blues legend Albert Collins released the song "I Ain’t Drunk." This track is a fun and engaging piece where Collins shares a...
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Larry McCray 10:10:25 7.01 PM
Photo: Larry McCray performing at the 2011 Monterey Blues Festival Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikipedia Larry McCray is a talented blues guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws inspiration from various styles, especially the classic Delta blues, which is known for its raw emotion and...
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Bobby King & Terry Evans 9:4:25 5.54 PM
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Spotify Promo Story by: Gail Nobles Well, gather ‘round, folks, because we’re diving into the soulful sounds of Bobby King and Terry Evans—a duo that set the stage ablaze in the early ‘70s and continued to captivate hearts well into the ‘90s! Now, we’re talking…
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B57 Blues Melodies in the Sky 8:20:25 12.07 PM
Story: B57 Blues Melodies in the Sky Story by: Gail Nobles © 2025 Cover Illus. By Gail Nobles Missles: Pixabay.com Willie and Rosco helped many independent blues artists gain recognition. They received numerous requests to play their records on the radio. They stored records in Rosco’s old shed…
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Grady Champion-If the Price is Right 6:12:25 2.54 PM
Spotify Promo Card Story by: Gail Nobles Intro music by: Gail Nobles Straight out of Mississippi, hotter than a summer sidewalk, it's the bluesman with the soul, the man with the raspy vocals, it's... Grady Champion. He’s got a new single droppin' ! It's called If The Price Is Right! Now, folks,...
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Thornetta Davis 5:28:25 8.19 PM
Photo: David Carrol https://flic.kr/p/oi7VFt Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles I wanna tell ya about a blues lady who's got the blues in her bones and the soul in her voice. Her name's Thornetta Davis, and she's a Detroit blues and rhythm and blues singer. This ain't no...
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Altered Five Blues Band 3:9:25 9.06 PM
Photo: Dave https://flic.kr/p/XSyn9q Usage: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ We’re going into the deep, soulful sounds of a band that's been making waves on the blues scene since 2002—give it up for the Altered Five Blues Band! Originally known simply as Altered Five, this...
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Joe Bonamassa - 12:16:25 6.48 PM
Intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Florian Stangl from Bayern Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0 Tune in and lend me your ears because we're about to dive into the world of none other than Joe Bonamassa! This American blues rock titan not only strums the strings of his vintage guitars but…
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Big Mama Thornton 1:30:25 10.46 PM
Photo: Nesster: https://flic.kr/p/4KFdAKUsage Usage: Flicker CC BY-SA 2.0 Today's topic: Big Mama Thornton 🎶Ball and Chain🎶 Big Mama Thornton and her song, "Ball and Chain,” tells a story. Big Mama, sitting by her window, watching the rain fall. You can feel the weight of her thoughts. She’s...
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🎄Big Joe Williams-Christmas Blues 12:24:24 2.03 PM
Photo: Patrickdenoreaz Patrick Denoréaz - Own work by uploader Patrick Denoréaz Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Actor: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Background keyboardist:Gail Nobles Let’s take a moment to shine the spotlight on the legendary big Joe Williams a true Titan of the Delta blues, whose...
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Bobby Bland-Members Only 12:9:24 3.19 PM
Photo: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Story by: Gail Nobles We’re diving deep into the smooth, soulful sounds of "Bobby Blue Bland: Members Only." This album is a true treasure, bursting with the intensity and emotion that only Bobby Blue Bland can deliver. Bobby Blue Bland, a master of his craft, pours...
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Bigg Robb-Cuttin’ Up 11:8:24 10.48 PM
Promo Card: Spotify Permission Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Big Rob is a powerhouse in the southern soul scene bringing that feel goodbye vibe that gets your feet moving in your heart grooving. “Cuttin Up” is a perfect blend of tasty guitar licks, infectious rhythms, and lyrics...
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Lee Moses- You Are My Adorable One 11:1:24 10.15 PM
Music intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Ladies and gentlemen, tune in because we’re about to dive into a musical gem that deserves all the spotlight it can get. Today we’re going to discuss Lee Moses and his sensational track, You Are My Adorable One! Oh, what a tune. You can feel that…
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Alex Harris-Dreams to Remember 10:8:24 3.08 PM
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Today on Podcast and Blues we’re going to talk about soul man Alex Harris. Yes, we’re going to dive head first into the soulful sound and heartfelt story of Alex Harris. Alex’s rich voice weaves through a medley of dreams to…
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Koko Taylor 7:13:24 10.39 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Sumori - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 If You Got A Heartache is the fifth track on Koko Taylor's 1981 blues album entitled From The Heart of a Woman. She let you know that when you've got a headache, a headache powder will ease the pain, but when you've got a…
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Katie Webster-Stood Up Again 7:11:24 8.47 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Usage: Copyrighted free use Katie Webster has a single from her 1989 album Katie Webster Two-Fisted Mama. The single is entitled Stood Up Again. The lyrics tell the story of someone who has been let down and disappointed in relationship. Katie gets stood up,...
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Alberta Hunter-My Handy Man.. 7:11:24 6.54 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles 'Now whoever said a man was hard to find Positively absolutely sure was lying Cause I just found the best man that ever was And here's just a few things that he does He shakes my ashes Greases my grittle' Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Welcome to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is...
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Lowell Fulson 7:10:24 8.48 PM
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Lioneldecoster - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Lower Fulson was a blues guitarist and songwriter in the West Coast blues tradition after T-bone Walker. He was the most important figure in West Coast blues in the 1940s and 1950s. On January 13, 1955, he...
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Memorial Day Blues 57 Festival 6:1:24 9.39 PM
SEE FILM AT DAILYMOTION Story, Podcast, and Film by: Gail Nobles copyright ©️ 2024 Story: Memorial Day Blues 57 Festival Beginning Theme song by: Gail Nobles Theme song: Blues 57 Characters by: Gail Nobles Characters: Rosco and Willie Characters made with Haiper app: https://haiper.ai/ All voices...
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Hubby Jenkins 5:15:24 12.09 AM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Jayron32 - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to apodcast and Blues. Today we're going to talk about old-time blues in today's blues through the talent of Hubby Jenkins. Hubby Jenkins is a multi instrumentalist who studies and...
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Aretha Franklin-Today I Sing the Blues 4:28:24 7.39 PM
Intro and podcast vocals by: Gail Nobles Song by: Aretha Franklin Song: Today I Sing the Blues Today I Sing the Blues" is a song written by Curtis Lewis and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1960.The song appeared on her 1961 album, Aretha. The…
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Syl Johnson-Anyway the Wind Blows 3:29:24 6.22 PM
Photo: Sumori Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Welcome to Podcast & Blues .I'm Gail Nobles. Today's topic is Syl Johnson Anyway the Wind Blows. Syl Johnson is a blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It...
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Ohio Players - Here Today.. 3:3:24 2.51 PM
Intro: Gail Nobles Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like an early recording from the group the Ohio Players from their 1969 debut album Observations in Time. The group is known by their hit songs like fire and Love Rollercoaster. The song Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like soul blues.…
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Little Milton-Cry Me a River 2:19:24 10.56 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Intro by: Gail Nobles Little Milton was expressing pain. He was talking about a flow of tears if his lover ever left him. It's bad to hurt like that over someone. Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River was released in 1972. The style of the song is sold on the Stax label....
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Arthur Adams 1:19:24 4.51 PM
Intro: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Mykal Burns - Arthur Adams at Sunset Junction Usage: CC BY 2.0 Arthur Adams is another great blues man to listen to. In the early 1960s, he produced several singles, including "If It Ain't One Thing It's Another"/"Willin' To Die" on Philadelphia-based Jamie…
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Carlin Taylor 12:7:23 3.10 PM
Music intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Next on Podcast and Blues is Carlin Taylor. Carlin Taylor, the man that brought us the song Keep It 100, Bet Yo Mama Like It, and Let's Have a Barbecue. His music is fun to hear. You can hear the singer and actor in him when he's telling his story...
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Ed Cook-Aircheck 11:16:23 8.07 PM
Ed Cook - WVON, Chicago - January 29, 1966 Downloaded from: archive.org Usage: Puplic Domain Cover Art by: Gail Nobles Good evening everyone. Today I'm going to talk about Ed “Nassau Daddy” Cook. Ed Cook was a beloved DJ for WVON-one of Chicago's first major black radio stations. Ed Cook played...
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B.B. King 1950s 11:16:23 2.16 PM
Alan Freed Clip: archives.org Usage: Public Domain Story by: Gail Nobles Welcome again to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles. I want to talk about the sound of B.B. King from the 1950s. A much different sounding style of blues than when he was singing The Thrill Is Gone from the 1970s....
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Ben Harper 11:10:23 1.58 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Victor Diaz Lamich Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here we go with today's topic Ben Harper.Welcome toPodcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles. In the next few minutes we're going to talk about singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Ben Harper who plays and…
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James Carr 10:26:23 7.00PM
Music Intro by: Gail Nobles Cover Art by: Gail Nobles You listening to the Podcast and Blues Show. I’m bringing to you today a topic on James Carr. You listen to podcast and blues show I am bringing to you today a topic on James Carr after being turned down by stacks records he made his first...
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Bobby Bland - Ain’t No Love.. 10:25:23 5.28 PM
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Usage: Public Domain Hello! You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today's topic is Bobby Bland Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City. Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City" is a 1974 R&B song written by Michael Price and Dan Walsh, and first recorded…
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Jeter Jones 10:8:23 1.29 PM
Cover Art by: Gail Nobles Intro music by: Gail Nobles Today's topic: Jeter Jones, a blues R&B soul singer and songwriter. Did you know that Jeter Jones has a belt with all his award names written on it? Titles like Entertainer of the Year, Artist of the Year; Blues Critic Artist of the Year. He…
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Kid Bailey 10:1:23 6.13 PM
Rowdy Blues by Kid Bailey Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/01RowdyBlues Usage: Public Domain Kid Bailey was a Mississippi delta bluesman. His one known recording session occurred on September 25, 1929 in Memphis Tennessee. He collaborated with Charley Patton and a circle of Delta…
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Kingfish & His Live Album 9:24:23 7.26 PM
Photo: Rory Doyle - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Christone Kingfish Ingram has a live album titled Live In London. Kingfish is a great vocalist and guitar player. He sounds like a legend at the age of 24. Kingfish has what blues listeners want...
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Tribute To B.B. King 9:16:23 5.46 PM
Music by: Gail Nobles Lead Vocals by: Gail Nobles Song by: Gail Nobles Photo: Gorupdebesanez - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Happy heavenly Birthday to B.B. King, born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925. An American guitarist and blues singer who will always be remembered. Blues Music
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Shemekia Copeland 8:26:23 6.55 PM
Music intro by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: LBJ Library - https://www.flickr.com/photos/lbjlibrarynow/33697379208/ Usage: Wikipedia CC0 Shemekia Copeland is an electric blues vocalist. To date, she has released ten albums and been presented with eight Blues Music Awards. On June 12, 2011 at the…
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Walter “Wolfman” Washington 7:22:23 5.21 PM
Photo: Masahiro Sumori - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 3.0 Ending Music by: Gail Nobles Walter "Wolfman" Washington was a singer and guitarist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. While his roots were in blues music, he blended funk and R&B to create his own unique sound. He passed away at the age…
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Gaye Adegbalola 7:19:23 7.12 PM
Intro song: Miss Adegbalola Blues Intro song and music by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Song: (There Is Always) One More Time Song by: Gaye Adegbalola Photo: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0 Gaye Adegbalola is a blues singer and guitarist, teacher, lecturer, activist and photographer I love her blues...
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Finding Captain Jack Watson 7:15:23 8.43 PM
Story and Art by: Gail Nobles Music by: Pixabay.com/ Caffeine Creek Band Usage: Free https://pixabay.com/music/blues-blues-time-again-111388/ Captain Jack Watson! He made an announcement that this is his 45th year of singing the blues. I don't know much about Captain Jack and did not hear about…
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John Németh-Last Time 6:21:23 3.35 PM
Harmonica: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/harmonica/ Photo credit: Scott Penner https://flic.kr/p/57nrVM Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 John Németh said in his lyrics this may be the last time we sing together. John Németh is an electric blues and soul harmonicist, singer, and songwriter. And his...
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Cassie Fox Plays Joe Simon - 5:19:23 3.29 PM
Classic Funk Music: Samplefocus.com https://samplefocus.com/samples/classic-funk-chop-be-thankful Usage: Standard License Art by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Hi! I'm Gail Nobles from Podcast & Blues. I listen to Cassie CJ Fox from Soul of the Blues. If you haven't...
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Albert White 5:14:23 3.40 PM
Intro song by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Werner100359 - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hi! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Albert White. A blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has released two albums in his own name, although…
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Willie & Rosco Spats 4:15:23 2.50 PM
Story: Willie & Rosco Spats Story by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023 Computer Art by: Gail Nobles All voices and Music by: Gail Nobles Rosco: This is Rosco & Willie on Blues 57. Willie: You mean Willie & Rosco. You see my name got to come first. Rosco: Man, will you cut it out! Here is Carrie Mae singing...
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Barbecue Bob & Laughing Charly - It won't be long now (9.XI.1927)
It Won't Be Long Now - (Part One)Vocals, Guitar – Barbecue Bob, Laughing Charley Written-By – Lincoln, Hicks Downloaded from: Arrchive.org 09 - Story of the Blues Vol. 1 CBS M 63572 Side B - Barbecue Bob & Laughing Charly - It won't be long now (9.XI.1927).mp3 Usage: Public Domain Publication…
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Blues Man Stan - Stan Mosley 3:723 3.45 PM
Male yelling: Sample Focus Jingle: Soul Blues Stan Jingle by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Pexels.com Stan Mosley was born in Chicago, IL. He has performed over 46 years for crowds around the world. Stan Mosley is a legend in the music industry of soul according to his bio…
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