Research Catalog

Title

Can't keep from crying [sound recording] : topical blues on the death of Pres[ident] Kennedy.

Publication

Chicago, Ill. : Testament, [1967]

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Details

Additional Authors

• Williams, Big Joe, 1903-
• Brewer, Jim, 1920-1988
• Brewer, Fannie.
• Granderson, John Lee.
• Spann, Otis, 1930-1970.
• Rose, Mary.
• Jackson, Bill (Musician)
• Young, Johnny, 1918-1974.
• Willis, Slim.
• Brady, Avery.
• Brown, Jimmy (Vocalist)

Description

1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm; 12 in.

Subject

• Kennedy, John F. 1917-1963 > Songs and music
• Blues (Music)
• Topical songs

Note

• Program and biographical notes by Peter J. Welding on container.

Contents

A man amongst men (Big Joe Williams) -- I want to know why (James and Fannie Brewer) -- A man for the nation (John Lee Granderson) -- Sad day in Texas (Otis Spann) -- President Kennedy gave his life (Mary Rose, vocal ; J.L. Granderson, guitar) -- The 22nd day of November (Bill Jackson) -- Why did you have to go? (James Brewer) -- I tried not to cry (Johnny Young, vocal, mandolin ; O. Spann, piano ; Slim Willis, harmonica) -- Poor Kennedy (Avery Brady) -- When we got the message (Fannie Brewer, vocal, guitar ; J. Brewer, guitar) -- He was loved by all the people (Jimmy Brown).

Call Number

*LZR 45175

OCLC

10855938

Title

Can't keep from crying [sound recording] : topical blues on the death of Pres[ident] Kennedy.

Imprint

Chicago, Ill. : Testament, [1967]

Performer

Various performers.

Added Author

Williams, Big Joe, 1903- Performer

Brewer, Jim, 1920-1988, singer.

Brewer, Fannie. Performer

Granderson, John Lee. Performer

Spann, Otis, 1930-1970. Performer

Rose, Mary. Performer

Jackson, Bill (Musician) Performer

Young, Johnny, 1918-1974. Performer

Willis, Slim. Performer

Brady, Avery. Performer

Brown, Jimmy (Vocalist) Performer

Publisher No.

S-01 Testament Records

Research Call Number

*LZR 45175 Program notes on container.