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"The Memphis Blues" is a song described by its composer, W. C. Handy, as a "southern rag". It was self-published by Handy in September 1912 and has been recorded by many artists over the years.
- Southern Rag , Blues
24. März 2010 · Also, it's the original Memphis Blues, Handy's first popular success! Recorded by Victor Military Band, July 15, 1914. Hope you all enjoy! A bit of info: In 1909 Handy and his band moved...
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- Leonardo Minelli
30. Dez. 2012 · One hundred years ago, in the autumn of 1912, an African-American musician by the name of WC Handy published a song that would take the US by storm - Memphis Blues. It launched the blues...
30. Jan. 2013 · "Memphis Blues" was written by "Father of Blues" W. C. Handy (1873-1958) in 1909, but wasn't published until 1912. It is thought to be one of the first blues...
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2. Apr. 2014 · W.C. Handy was an African American composer and a leader in popularizing blues music in the early 20th century, with hits like "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Blues."
W. C. Handy. William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was an American composer and musician who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues. [1] [2] He was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States. [3]
William Christopher „W. C.“ Handy war ein US-amerikanischer Blues-Komponist, Trompeter und Bandleader. Er wird als „Vater des Blues“ bezeichnet.
