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Mo' Better Blues is a 1990 American musical comedy-drama film starring Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, and Spike Lee, who also wrote, produced, and directed. [1] It follows a period in the life of fictional jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam (played by Washington) as a series of bad decisions result in his jeopardizing both his relationships and his playing career.
Guitar. vocals. harmonica. Years active. Late 1890s–early 1960s. Johnny Watson (April 12, 1867 – November 1, 1963), [1] known as Daddy Stovepipe, was an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, best known for his recordings. Watson also recorded as Jimmy Watson, Sunny Jim and Rev. Alfred Pitts. He may have been the earliest ...
An 8.5 by 11 inch copy of the See You Next Wednesday billboard as seen in The Blues Brothers (1980) is seen on the fridge in the short comedy film Annulment. [5] In Sharknado 5, a theater marquee displays "See You Next Wednesday", with showings at 1:30 and 6:00. The movie posters show a dancing couple, and the (apparent) stars of Price, Goodman ...
Yasiin Bey. Yasiin Bey ( / jæˈsiːn ˈbeɪ / yass-EEN BAY; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), formerly known as Mos Def ( / ˌmoʊs ˈdɛf / MOHSS DEF ), is an American rapper and actor. A prominent figure in conscious hip hop, he is recognized for his use of wordplay and commentary on social and political issues, such as police ...
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, 1999. Paul Butterfield at Woodstock Reunion, 1979. Eric Clapton, 2006. Eddie Clearwater in Montreux, 1978. Albert Collins at Long Beach Blues Festival, 1990. Willie Dixon at Monterey Jazz Festival, 1981. Lowell Fulson in Paris, 1980. Buddy Guy, 2008. John Lee Hooker in Toronto, 1978.
Track recorded for The Jackson 5's Christmas album around 1970, but which did not make the final cut. [ 20] "Since You've Been Gone". —. [ 20] "Slipped Away". Song written by Michael and Marlon for the Jacksons' Triumph album around 1980, but which failed to make the final cut. [ 20] "Still In Love With You".
He helped make jump blues, jazz and boogie-woogie mainstream forces. Jordan’s legendary work would serve as a precursor to modern blues, rock and roll and R&B music". [56] In 1990, Five Guys Named Moe, a musical built around the songs of Louis Jordan, opened in London's West End and ran for over four years, winning a Laurence Olivier Award.
Move On Up a Little Higher. " Move On Up a Little Higher " is a gospel song written by W. Herbert Brewster, first recorded by Brother John Sellers in late 1946, [ 1] but most famously recorded on September 12, 1947, by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, a version that sold eight million copies [ 2] and is the best-selling gospel song of all time.