His work with John Coltrane and Illinois Jacquet are every bit as recognized as those with Big Bill Broonzy. Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson – Kidney Stew Bluesīlues Hall of Famer, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson was a master of melding blues with jazz. This ditty about a Cajun feast was recorded in 1952, and has since been covered by myriad artists from Jerry Lee Lewis to Jeff Healey.ħ. Ol’ Hank may be recognized as a country/western pioneer, but the Alabama born singer/songwriter was a hillbilly bluesman at heart. This mentor to Steve Earle gave us some “Texas Cookin'” in 1976. Freeway,” and “Desperadoes Waiting For a Train,” coming from his pen. Guy Clark was an accomplished singer, guitarist and luthier, but probably best known as a songwriter, with hits such as “L.A. In 1994, swamp-boogie piano queen, Marcia Ball made it her own. “Red Beans” was written by McKinley Morganfield aka Muddy Waters, and arranged by Henry Roeland Byrd aka Professor Longhair. In 1987, Reed’s solo release Junk Food, on the Delmark label gave us this. Throughout his career he played with the likes of Earl Hooker, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, and Albert Collins. Reed came to Chicago during World War II. Our favorite version came 13 years later when Little Milton changed the title. The original title of the song is “All Around the World.” Written by Titus Turner and recorded by Little Willie John in 1955 for the King Records label, it launched John into soul stardom. Forego the song’s insinuations, and just enjoy. Louis Armstong recorded one of the great covers of this song in 1954. Many great blues and jazz songs of the early 20th Century were filled with innuendo and double entendres. Fats Waller – All That Meat and No Potatoes.Today we offer you 10 of our favorite songs about food, and an additional one about giving thanks. And we’re thankful for all of you who follow us.

We’re thankful for all those who promote it and keep it alive. We’re thankful for the artists who make it. We here at American Blues Scene are thankful for the music. Be it a homemade gala of deliciousness, or a tasty barbecue, food, and giving thanks for it, has long been the focus of the day. A time when family and friends commune with one another over a feast. Thanksgiving has become a day of gathering. While there are always debates regarding the origin, one thing is for certain. It was declared a national holiday by presidential proclamation in 1863, and established on the fourth Thursday in November by federal legislation in 1941. Here in the USA, the holiday has been an annual tradition for over two centuries. Thanksgiving Day, or some semblance thereof, is celebrated in the United States, Canada, and several other countries around the world. to Bourbon St., but pick up a Russell record and you can cut your travel time to a few minutes.Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post 1942 Though there's more gravel in his voice than you'll find on a mile stretch of railroad, there is a plain sweetness here, too, especially on songs such as 'Delta Lady' and 'Lady Blue.' It's a four-hour drive from Beale St. As a result, Russell seems to evoke a dream South where races harmonize and the longhaired stranger is welcome at every table. Joe Cocker trademarks 'The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen' and 'Delta Lady' were Russell songs, and so was Helen Reddy's 'Bluebird.' Born in Oklahoma, Russell served a tour of duty at the famous Muscle Shoals Studio in Alabama, where he soaked in the flavors of R&B, Swamp Pop, and southern Soul. Though he was wont to cover songs, particularly by Bob Dylan (on Leon Russell & the Shelter People) and Hank Williams (on Hank Wilson's Back), he also handed out many a cover song himself. Leon Russell is one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation.

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