Minit 32092 stick to my mind i just live by the rules 1970. Jimmy mccracklin one of the pioneers of west coast blues, singer, pianist and songwriter jimmy mccracklin enjoyed one of the longest recording careers in the blues, lasting from 1945 until 2010. There was just one followup on checker, get tough, a good record with perhaps too much of a similarity to its hit predecessor. Checker 893 everybody rock get tough 1958 both sides written by jimmy mccracklin. Louis, missouri, he experienced the divorce of his parents when he was still very young and jimmy adopted his stepfathers name, mccracklin. This album contains the original versions of georgia slop and the walk, plus many more fine numbers, including the wobble two versions, lets do it, club savoy, get tough, im through, and a. A artist pianoharpvocal, giving the misleading impression of a oneman act. Jimmy mccracklin august, 1921 december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist. Mov stands for music on vinyl, a reissues and new issue vinyl label.
Jimmy mccracklin get tough everybody rock dynamite. Honest jons 278 portobello road london w10 5te england honest jons coal drops yard 115 lower stable street london n1c 4dr england. Jimmy mccracklin blues blasters boogie19451955 amazon. Get tough, a song by jimmy mccracklin on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. These days, he has a special place in the hearts of those who collect soulblues records, especially those from the start of his career, upon which this compilation focuses. Mccracklin, jimmy everybody rock lets do it lp lp 1 01 the wobble 02 georgia slop 03 lets do it 04 with your love 05 whats that 06 susie and pat 07 reeling and rocking 08 club savoy 09 everybody rock 10 get back get tough 11 im gonna tell your mother 12 the walk you didnt tell your mother 14 the wobble 15 im through 16 im through. Checker 893, jimmy mccracklin, everybody rock get tough. Jimmy mccracklin jimmy mccracklin sings vinyl lp newsealed. Listen free to jimmy mccracklin the blues effect jimmy mccracklin blues blasters boogie, come on and more. Louis missouri is an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter.
Jimmy mccracklin get tough everybody rock checker usa 1958 previous by artist. But jimmy mccracklin wasnt so rigid as to refuse to stretch his boundaries if it. He first emerged during the immediate postwar boom in independent recording in california. Jimmy mccracklin was a renowned blues musician, singer, music industry entrepreneur, and songwriter. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted birth date, but since he began recording back in 1945, it seemed reasonable.
As john broven writes in record makers and breakers. Jimmy mccracklin get tough everybody rock checker usa 893 1958 other format. Occasionally we may open an lp to confirm any colour variant. Sources differ as to whether he was born in elaine, arkansas or st.
Dekkas roots room, harrogate, july 23rd event playlists. Jimmy valentine and his orchestra just keep walkin ambrose cub. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble with your love mercury usa 1959 next by artist. Dec 28, 2012 the blues singer and songwriter jimmy mccracklin, who has died aged 91, was one of the last survivors of the west coast blues scene of the 1940s to 60s. Music profile for jimmy mccracklin, born august 1921. I want to know, i want to know, i just got to know why do you always play around. But jimmy mccracklin wasnt so rigid as to refuse to stretch his boundaries if it furthered his career. Bill blacks combo released a version of the song on their 1962 album movin. Jimmy mccracklin get tough checker little willie john im shakinking b. Well i know you heard of suzyq and i know you heard of the chicken too i know you heard of the chachachoo cause the walk is a dance that you can do you just walk, you. Over a career that has spanned seven decades, he says he has written almost a thousand songs and has recorded hundreds of them. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmy mccracklin at the discogs marketplace.
When education toys are properly used, they play a significant role in the. Not until 1983 did mccracklin get back what was his all along. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Everybody rock, lets do it the best jimmy mccracklin. On top of that, a fictitious name bob garlic was added as cowriter, as a means of snatching half of jimmy s composition credits.
Mccracklin grew up in missouri, his main influence on piano being walter davis little jimmy s dad introduced him to the veteran pianist. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble with your love mercury usa 71412x45. The ultimate collection from the delta to the big cities special first edition. Jimmy mccracklin sings by jimmy mccracklin album, rhythm. Pianistsinger jimmy mccracklin was born in 1921 in arkansas but raised in st.
Mercury records offered jimmy a contract and he worked with producer clyde otis on some oddly againsttype singles including two very fastpaced 1959 dance tracks, the wobble and georgia slop. Over a career that spanned seven decades, he said he had written almost a thousand songs and had recorded hundreds of them. A full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was still touring, recording, and acting like a much younger man. Checker 893 everybody rock get tough 1958 both sides written by jimmy mccracklin mercury 71412 the wobble with your love 1959 both sides written by jimmy mccracklin jimmy mc cracklin. Nov 14, 2019 the development of kids is very vital and its crucial that they are supported in every way possible.
A time characterised by racial tension and oppressive jim crow laws, but also of a political uprising leading to the 1964 civil rights act and gradual desegregation. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Jimmy mccracklin new songs, albums, biography, chart history, photos, videos, news, and more on billboard, the goto source for whats hot in music. Dec 23, 2012 jimmy mccracklin, a blues singer and pianist who by his count composed nearly a thousand songs and recorded hundreds, including the 1950s hit the walk, died on thursday in san pablo, calif. Jimmy mccracklin jimmy mccracklin sings releases discogs. The blues effect jimmy mccracklin jimmy mccracklin. He could write in all these styles and he was very smart at changing with the times too. Louis, missouri, august, 1921 san pablo, california, december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, harmonica player and songwriter.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Login or create account my page collection wishlist messages. He joined the united states navy in 1938, later settled in richmond, california, and began playing at the local club savoy owned by his sisterin law willie mae granny. Watch the video for get tough from jimmy mccracklin s the blues effect jimmy mccracklin for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Later blues associations included stints with keyboardist billy dunn and singers curtis lawson and zakiya hooker, one night with jimmy mccracklin, and two months with luther tucker, who taught her how to play 16th note trills on the guitars high string. Jimmy mccracklin was one of the leading and most versatile singer songwriters in the field of soulblues. Jimmy mccracklin biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Louis, missouri, united states is an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Jimmy mccracklin get tough everybody rock dynamite 50s. Keyboard player, singer and hit songwriter mccracklin has been recording since 1945. Jimmy mccracklin jimmy mccracklin sings vinyl lp new. Her first blues gig was with veteran san francisco tenor saxophonist bobbie webb. On this weeks how, nowhere to run recaps five years of shows with some of the tracks most popular with our listeners. For white teenagers this brought easier access to race music and a new dimension in cool. Dec 14, 2015 jimmy mccracklin get toughtough rocker released on checker in 1958. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted read full biography. Louis by singerpianist walter davis, one of the most popular. Jimmy mccracklin is consistently excellent and deserves to be more widely known buy this one and i had to get with it which covers his time on minit and imperial from 6368 and tell your friends. Country baby hurt me new orleans beat i know i am the blame he knows the rules get tough come on take care of yourself.
Jimmy mccracklin the walk im to blame checker usa 1958 previous by artist. While most parents these days will plop their kids in front of the tv, one thing that parents and schools can do is to provide them with educational toys. The blues singer and songwriter jimmy mccracklin, who has died aged 91, was one of the last survivors of the west coast blues scene of the 1940s to. Jimmy mccracklin died in san pablo, california on december 20, 2012 at the age of 91. Jimmy mccracklin vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack.
Checker 893 everybody rock get tough 1958 both sides written by jimmy mccracklin mercury 71412 the wobble with your love 1959 both sides written by jimmy mccracklin. Mccracklin recorded over 30 albums, and earned four gold records. Dec 27, 2009 get tough is the flip of everybody rock. Jimmy mccracklin august, 1921 december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Come on home back where you belong by jimmy mccracklin from new soul of jimmy mccracklin. He fought as a lightheavyweight, and won nearly two dozen bouts before deciding to leave boxing for a. He was a founder of the west coast blues sound of the postwar era. Dec 20, 2012 a full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was still touring, recording, and acting like a much younger man. Watch the video for the walk from jimmy mccracklin s i had to get with it.
The walk is a song written by jimmy mccracklin and bob garlic and performed by mccracklin. Latterday discs for bullseye blues proved that mccracklin still packed a knockout punch from behind his piano, no matter what his birth certificate said. Vinyl 7 jimmy mccracklin get tough 1958, vinyl discogs. Unlike a lot of his bluessinging contemporaries, pianopounding jimmy mccracklin managed to roll with the punches when it came to musical trends and stayed modern when so many others fell by the wayside. Great job collecting together material for an artist whose best work is spread over various labels. There was just one followup on checker, get tough, a good record with. Jimmy mccracklin, stick to my mind i just live by the rules. Jimmy mccracklin just got to know lyrics genius lyrics.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Lucky laws im not teasing maurice and the radiants i gotta dance to keep my baby toussaint mccall im gonna make me a woman edited july 27, 2016 by dekka. Here are 16 rockin blues tracks by the phenomenal jimmy mccracklin. If you, if you have the same feeling for me then why dont you settle down. By 1945, california was booming due to a confluence of factors.
Jimmy mccracklin sings, an album by jimmy mccracklin. Cracklin, jimmy mccrackin, jimmy mccracklin, jimmy mccraklin, jimmy mckracklin, jimmy mckraklin. Hear jimmy mccracklin 45 get tougheverybody rock checker. Jimmy claims that the chess brothers refused to pay him royalties. Mccracklin was also a promising pugilist, but the blues eventually emerged victorious. The focus of this article is basically going to be on some things you could do to become a standup comedian. You wouldnt expect a career bluesman to be among the artists leading 1958s rock and roll dance movement, triggered by the stroll the first rock era dance to really cause a sensation and the more specialized hand jive and freeze.
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