Podcast and Blues

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 deeply as Buddy Guy's "Feels Like Rain." Originally released as part of his Grammy-winning album in...

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 Carl William Smith, this soulful track not only showcased Milton's heartfelt vocals but also resonated w...

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 personal story through his unique style of speaking and singing. In the song, Collins responds to backg...

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 depth. You can hear hints of the legendary B.B. King in McCray's music. Just like King, McCray’s guitar pl...

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 about a special kind of magic, blending gospel fervor with that irresistible R&B groove, a blend that...

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 for sale and traveled from county to county, promoting and performing shows. They even owned their own a...

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, Grady's tellin' it like it is! He's singin' about how you can get just about anything you want in this...

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 fly-by-night singer, see? This woman's paid her dues in the Motor City and beyond. She's opened for le...

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 five-piece powerhouse hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving up a hot plate of blues that’s as fresh as it...

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 also the very strings of our hearts. Can you believe he kicked off his career at just twelve years young?...

Photo: Nesster: https://flic.kr/p/4KFdAK Usage 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 looking out, lost in the moment, and then BAM! Something hits her. It’s heavy, it’s inescapable—like a...

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 nine-string guitar unleashed a sound as deep as the Mississippi River itself. Now, if you’ve ever had the p...

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 every ounce of passion into his music. The way he sings each lyric feels personal. The “Members Only"...

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 that celebrate good times. Bigg Robb’s voice shines through as he invites everyone to cut loose, let...

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 rich soul oozing from Moses magnetic voice. He sings with such passion. It’s like you can taste the love a...

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 be remembered reaching us all. We all have dreams to remember and can relate to Alex Harris. The song...

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 heartache, there ain't nothing you can do. Koko Taylor was a singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, el...

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, but in the end her man gets stood up. She repays him. Katie Webster was a boogie-woogie pianist. Her...

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 Alberta Hunter. The words that you have heard me say from the beginning comes from Alberta’s track...

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 recorded a single titled Do Me Right. The song was written by Willie Dixon. It was released July 1955.  F...

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 by: Gail Nobles Background music: Pixabay.com Roscoe and Willie had a big crowd down to the Memorial...

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 performs old American music. He is a former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Rhiannon Giddens...

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 lyrics say: Without a word of warning The blues walked in this morning And circled around my lonely roo...

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 Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975).  He has a song from his album Back for...

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. It's the first track on the album their lyrics say Here today, gone tomorrow, Each time you come, you lea...