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1. jazzhistoryonline.com › st-louis-blues48 versions of “St. Louis Blues” - Jazz History Online

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   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.

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     On “St. Louis Blues”, Waller uses the 16-bar tango section...

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     St. Louis Symphony salutes the Blues with rendition of St. Louis Blues March

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     1925 HITS ARCHIVE: St. Louis Blues - Bessie Smith

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Saint_Louis_Blues_(song)Saint Louis Blues (song) - Wikipedia

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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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4. www.npr.org › evolution-of-a-song-st-louis-bluesEvolution Of A Song: 'St. Louis Blues' : A Blog Supreme : NPR

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   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.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fred_RoosFred Roos - Wikipedia

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   Frederick Ried Roos (May 22, 1934 – May 18, 2024) was an American film producer and casting director. He was best known for his contributions to the New Hollywood movement, particularly through his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola.

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   Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbHSt. Louis Blues (Live) · Fred HuntTribute To W.C.Handy℗ 1998 JazzcoloursReleased on: 1998-10-12Music Publisher: F.D. ...

7. www.jazzstandards.com › stlouisbluesJazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (St Louis Blues)

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   The heartbreaking lyrics of “St. Louis Blues” tell a woman’s story of how she lost her man to a vamp with diamonds, powder, and store-bought hair. Handy wrote in dialect despite knowing that other African Americans might find them offensive.

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   Who wrote the Saint Louis Blues?

   • " 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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   Why is St Louis Blues so popular?

   • He popularized The Blues. "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. Nine decades since its original release, the song continues to be reinvented in every imaginable setting, from classical music orchestras to rock 'n' roll acts.

   Evolution Of A Song: 'St. Louis Blues' : A Blog Supreme : NPR

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   Who was Frederick Ried Roos?

   • Frederick Ried Roos (May 22, 1934 – May 18, 2024) was an American film producer and casting director. He was best known for his contributions to the New Hollywood movement, particularly through his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola.

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   Who sang St Louis Blues?

   • As if this perfect marriage of singer and song weren’t enough to conjure musical magic, Smith’s recording of “St. Louis Blues” featured a 24-year-old Louis Armstrong on cornet. Armstrong seems to answer Smith’s every phrase with flourishes that up the ante on the hurt and defeat in the lyrics.

   Behind The Song: Bessie Smith, “St. Louis Blues” - American Songwriter

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   What is the best recording of St Louis Blues?

   • This version of 'St. Louis Blues' by Louis Armstrong stands out as one of his best and possibly the best recording of the song, period. Armstrong's playing is bold and inventive, impressing even the song's composer, Handy. This almost forgotten recording was not released until 40 years later, leaving one to wonder why.

   Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (St Louis Blues)

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   When did St Louis Blues start?

   • “St. Louis Blues” began, as most blues songs do, with turmoil and hard times. Handy’s dreams of success as a black blues musician seemed to be dying in the early 1890s, as he bounced around the Midwest jobless and destitute.

   Behind The Song: Bessie Smith, “St. Louis Blues” - American Songwriter

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9. americansongwriter.com › behind-song-bessie-smithBehind The Song: Bessie Smith, "St. Louis Blues" - American ...

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   Aug 2, 2021 · Bessie Smith’s overwhelming talent helped her overcome a humble Tennessee upbringing. Just two years before her take on “St. Louis Blues,” she scored the first of many hits for Columbia ...