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