{"title":"Memphis Minnie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMemphis Minnie, born Lizzie Douglas in 1897, was a pioneering blues musician and songwriter. She gained recognition for her powerful vocals and skillful guitar playing. With a career spanning over four decades, she recorded hundreds of songs that showcased her unique style and storytelling abilities. Known for her strong personality and independent spirit, Memphis Minnie paved the way for future female artists in the male-dominated blues industry. Her contributions to music continue to inspire generations of musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout her career, Memphis Minnie released numerous successful recordings, including hits like \"Bumble Bee\" and \"Me and My Chauffeur Blues.\" Her music combined elements of traditional Delta blues with urban influences, creating a distinctive sound that resonated with audiences across the country. As one of the few female blues artists of her time, she faced many challenges but persevered through sheer talent and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemphis Minnie's impact on the blues genre cannot be overstated. Her songs have been covered by countless artists over the years, solidifying her status as a true icon of American music. Whether it was through heartfelt ballads or upbeat boogie-woogie tunes, she captivated listeners with her raw emotion and impeccable musicianship. Discover the timeless artistry of Memphis Minnie today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rough-guide-to-memphis-minnie-queen-of-the-country-blues","title":"The Rough Guide to Memphis Minnie - Queen of the Country Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMemphis Minnie was one of the greatest guitarists and blues singers of her time and a pioneering influence in the urban transformation of country blues. This classic selection of songs is taken from her first prodigious burst of creativity when she recorded with her then-husband Kansas Joe McCoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf ever a title was justified, then 'Queen of the Country Blues' is the bare minimum that should be afforded to Memphis Minnie, a lone female voice in the male-dominated country blues scene whose musical legacy is nothing short of remarkable. Minnie transcended both gender and genre and her recording career spanned from the late 1920s heyday of country blues to the cutting-edge Chicago scene of the 1940s \u0026amp; 1950s, where she helped pioneer the roots of electric blues, R\u0026amp;B and rock 'n' roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection highlights the formative years of Minnie's career as part of the duo and includes accomplished blues numbers such as 'Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues', probably based on personal experience, as well as 'Bumble Bee' their first recorded song and one of Minnie's most successful of her hundred or so songs that she recorded before retiring in the mid-1950s. Their wonderful versatility shines through on other novelty songs such as the horse-calling 'Frankie Jean (That Trottin' Fool)' and the bawdy 'New Dirty Dozen', usually the province of male pianists, sung by Minnie from a female perspective. Further blues inuendo abounds on the comic vocal duets 'What's The Matter With The Mill?' and 'Can I Do It For You?' and proves how Minnie had a singular ability to adapt her voice to the drama in hand, be it up-tempo and light-hearted hokum to deep and tortured blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe couple recorded songs together and solo for Decca Records until they divorced in 1934. According to several reports, McCoy's increasing jealousy of Minnie's fame and success caused the breakup. Whilst McCoy achieved further moderate success, it was Minnie who went on to become a central figure in the early Chicago scene as the blues went electric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Music Network","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50431908675915,"sku":"2051211","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_da1583ac_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726860814"},{"product_id":"queen-of-the-delta-blues-1929-1937","title":"Queen Of The Delta Blues 1929 - 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003eback in stock. 124 track box set of remastered recordings from 1929 - 1937. there were many outstanding female blues vocalists of the first half of the 20th century, but minnie not only sang, she was also an accomplished guitarist and wrote many of her songs. memphis minnie is the real thing. she's raw, bold and can play some mean guitar. her playing ranges from gut bucket (a la robert johnson) to a more rocking style, later popularized by the likes of chuck berry (who is rumored to have recorded a jam session with her). stand out cuts are 'When the Levee Breaks', 'new orleans stop time,' 'call the fire wagon,' and the unabashedly sexual, 'i'd rather see him dead.' also of note are 'he's in the ring' and 'joe louis strut,' which are both tributes to the former heavyweight champion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD | x5","offer_id":50439374373195,"sku":"289739","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"the-rough-guide-to-memphis-minnie","title":"The Rough Guide to Memphis Minnie","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf ever a title was justified, then 'Queen of the Country Blues' is the bare minimum that should be afforded to Memphis Minnie, a lone female voice in the male-dominated country blues scene whose musical legacy is nothing short of remarkable. Minnie transcended both gender and genre and her recording career spanned from the late 1920s heyday of country blues to the cutting-edge Chicago scene of the 1940s \u0026amp; 1950s, where she helped pioneer the roots of electric blues, R\u0026amp;B and rock 'n' roll. By the beginning of the 1930s, the Memphis blues had become quite a marketing phenomenon in Chicago, which is where Minnie and Kansas Joe migrated to in 1930 to become a part of the city's burgeoning music scene. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with Big Bill Broonzy, whom she reputedly beat in a blues contest, and Tampa Red, Minnie helped the country blues style ease into an urban setting. Minnie's guitar prowess was formidable, as testified by many a famed bluesman, and she literally \"stood out\" from other musicians by playing lead guitar while standing, at a time when everyone else played their guitars sitting down. This collection highlights the formative years of Minnie's career as part of the duo and includes accomplished blues numbers such as 'Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues', probably based on personal experience, as well as 'Bumble Bee' their first recorded song and one of Minnie's most successful of her hundred or so songs that she recorded before retiring in the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracks: Keep It To Yourself \/ Drunken Barrel House Blues \/ Moaning The Blues \/ New Dirty Dozen \/ Outdoor Blues \/ I'm Talking 'Bout You - No. 2 \/ North Memphis Blues \/ Frisco Town \/ Can I Do It For You? - Part 1 \/ Bumble Bee \/ What’s The Matter With The Mill? \/ My Butcher Man \/ Let’s Go To Town \/ Where Is My Good Man \/ Jailhouse Trouble Blues \/ Frankie Jean (That Trottin' Fool) \/ Ain't No Use Trying To Tell On Me (I Know Something On You) \/ Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues \/ Goin' Back To Texas \/ Crazy Cryin’ Blues \/ I Don’t Want That Junk Outta You \/ Grandma And Grandpa Blues \/ Chickasaw Train Blues (Low Down Dirty Thing) \/ Georgia Skin Blues \/ Too Late\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rough Guide","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50484227408203,"sku":"1159822","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a7affc79-1695-4648-83d0-8d26d52c4e79_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727585048"},{"product_id":"the-first-lady-of-country-blues-1929-1953","title":"The First Lady of Country Blues 1929-1953","description":"\u003cp\u003eWidely perceived as \"The First Female Guitar Hero\" (although the concept \"Guitar Hero\" wouldn't exist for forty years) Lizzie \"Memphis Minnie\" Douglas was one of the most popular Blues artistes of the 1930s and 40s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmine","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50906859635019,"sku":"2230420","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_addc9aec_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732876258"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_6b9dd34b_thumbnail_4096_d86d22a3-3694-4d4d-bd2e-95241282304f.jpg?v=1726860791","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/memphis-minnie.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}