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- Handy's autobiography recounts his hearing the tune in St. Louis in 1892: "It had numerous one-line verses and they would sing it all night."
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Aug 2, 2021 · As Smith wrote in his autobiography, “ When ‘ St Louis Blues ’ was written the tango was in vogue. I tricked the dancers by arranging a tango introduction, breaking abruptly into a low-down...
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"The Saint Louis Blues" (or "St. Louis Blues") is a popular American song composed by W. C. Handy in the blues style and published in September 1914. It was one of the first blues songs to succeed as a pop song and remains a fundamental part of jazz musicians' repertoire.
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May 31, 2024 · “The St. Louis Blues” holds immense cultural significance as a representation of African-American musical heritage and the blues genre. It serves as a reminder of the historical struggles faced by Black communities and the power of music to convey emotions and tell stories.
In 1929, Bessie Smith made her only film appearance, starring in a movie titled St. Louis Blues that was based on this song. It was sung by Theresa Harris and played several times, including in the opening credits, in the 1933 movie Baby Face.
Feb 7, 2024 · In 1929, blues artist Bessie Smith starred in a short film called “ St. Louis Blues,” based on the song of the same name by composer W.C. Handy. It features an all-Black cast, including...
Aug 10, 2011 · "St. Louis Blues" was his best-known tune. It made Handy millions in royalties, inspired multiple motion pictures and was recorded by America's top jazz artists.
Roach’s “St. Louis Blues” was recorded in 1965 with the obscure soprano saxophonist Roland Alexander, the unfairly neglected alto saxophonist James Spaulding and the much better-known trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.
