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St. Louis Blues

Bessie Smith

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Bessie Smith · St. Louis Blues

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The origins of the blues, with Vic Hobson

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    St. Louis Blues · Bessie Smith

    Textures: Origins Of The Blues · The Origins Of The Blues, With Vic Hobson · Textures

    Why it was chosen Because of Ma Rainey's supposed influence on Bessie Smith and because this is probably the most recorded blues track of them all.