Saturday, December 2, 2006

Memphis Slim

Memphis Slim (1915–1988) was a blues pianist and singer. He composed the blues standards "Every Day I Have the Blues" and "Mother Earth". He was a big man with a big voice and an immaculate touch on the piano. During his lifetime, he cut over 500 recordings and continues to influence blues pianists.

Memphis Slim in 1963 playing Wish Me Well. Memphis Slim was one of the top blues & boogie piano players there ever was along with Otis Spann & Sunnyland Slim.



Memphis slim plays the blues in Belgium 1963.



Every Day I have The Blues


I'm Lost Without You.

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