Mean Old World

T-Bone Walker · 1942 · Blues enregistré en 1942, réédité en 1945 et 1948

Context

Recorded in 1942 by T-Bone Walker, the piece was reissued in 1945 and 1948. It is among his most influential electric guitar recordings.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Jump blues, R&B, Blues, spirituals, work songs. Among the origins and influences of Jump blues, R&B: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Boogie-woogie, Swing, big bands, Kansas City, Gospel.

By the same artist

• Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just as Bad) (1947)
• T-Bone Shuffle (1948)
• Strollin' with Bones (1950)

Sources

• EN: T-Bone Walker

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