The Perry Bradford Story: Pioneer of the Blues

This fascinating album of storytelling and music includes some of minstrel, composer, businessman, and bluesman Perry Bradford’s best-known works, including "That Thing Called Love," the first song ever recorded by Mamie Smith for Okeh Records in 1920. Singer Noble Sissle’s interview with Bradford provides narration for this selection of songs.

Track Listing

101	You Can't Keep a Good Man Down	Perry Bradford	04:00
102	That Thing Called Love	Perry Bradford	05:17
103	Don't Care Blues	Perry Bradford	04:43
104	How Long Has the Train Been Gone	Perry Bradford	03:44
105	It’s Right Here for You	Perry Bradford	04:34
201	I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle	Perry Bradford	04:06
202	My Home Ain't Here, It's Farther Down the Road	Perry Bradford	04:05
203	Reminiscing about Bessie Smith	Perry Bradford	03:48
204	You Need Some Lovin'	Perry Bradford	03:40
205	Make Me a Pallet on the Floor	Perry Bradford	03:35
206	Daybreak Blues	Perry Bradford	03:07