Tag: blind blake

zzve | Nicknames and Stage Names (2)

In this column: nicknames, stage names, Blind Teddy Darby, Blind Roosevelt Graves, Uaroy Graves, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Boy Fuller, Blind Blake, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Willie Johnson, Sleepy John Estes, Charlie Specks McFadden In the first episode of "Nicknames and Stage Names" a start was made on …

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zzvr | Multiple word meanings in blues lyrics (2)

In this column: funny caper, capers, funny caper blues, slick caper blues, Memphis Willie B., Robben Ford, hookworm blues, hookworm, Blind Blake, rounder, Memphis Rounder Blues, Frank Stokes, Emmett Murray All your funny caper, little girl, is gonna get you a trick someday All your funny caper, little girl, is gonna get you a trick …

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