Prove It on Me Blues

Ma Rainey · 1928 · Blues d'affirmation, accompagné par l'orchestre de Georgia Tom

Context

Recorded in June 1928 for Paramount (12668) with the Tub Jug Washboard Band led by Georgia Tom, the future Thomas Dorsey. The piece is among Ma Rainey's most frequently cited recordings.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Classic blues (women singers), Blues, spirituals, work songs. Among the origins and influences of Classic blues: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

By the same artist

• Hear Me Talking to You (1928)
• Black Eye Blues (1928)
• Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1927)
• Oh Papa Blues (1927)
• See See Rider Blues (1924)
• Jelly Bean Blues (1924)

Sources

• EN: Ma Rainey

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