That Thing Called Love

Mamie Smith · 1920 · Premier blues vocal sur disque, Okeh, 14 février 1920

Context

"That Thing Called Love" was recorded by Mamie Smith for Okeh on February 14, 1920, six months before "Crazy Blues." This record opens the series of blues recordings by Black women singers.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Crazy Blues (1920)

Sources

• EN: Mamie Smith

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