Meconomancing Hot Links

One Way Out, Elmore James (1960) James recorded the song in 1960 but it wasn’t released until 1965, two years after his death; Sonny Boy Williamson II covered it in 1961 (released in 1962);  in 1965 G. L. Crockett reworked it and recorded It’s A Man Down There. There have been many covers since, with The Allman Bros. Band‘s 1971 version being the best known.

The Sightseers.

Have some Chet.

Pop Tartsand more.

Discover New Mexico.

Kasey Kasem’s Top 10.

17 TIMES! [h/t Pam M.]

I Mess With The Fishies.

Home Depot tips in Portland.

Don’t go here and don’t do that.

Corn snake boobs [via Neatorama].

Skibidi Toilet explained [h/t Gord S.].

Johnny Sang Barbie [via Memo Of The Air].

Gladys Ingle & the 13 Black Cats [via Bunkerville].

Bagel reviews [via Mme. Jujujive. She knows where to find excellent music].

Added to blogroll: Archie Archive’s Norty Blues. Nice eclectic collection from 1920s to the present, with brief commentary.

[Top image: The Ugly Grouper, h/t Gus_802.]


From the Archives: 1 year ago. 5 years ago. 10 years ago. 15 years ago.

Saturday Matinee – Elmore James Jr., The Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, George Thorogood with Albert Collins & Elmore James

Not sure what to make of this. The son of one of the greatest blues guitarists ever appeared on a Chicago children’s TV show in 2010 and lip-synched his way through the embarrassment. In the YouTube comments, his grandaughter posted her kudos:

There are a lot of Utoobage entries for Elmore James, but I couldn’t find any live video performances, so let’s go with some covers, with links to the original recordings.

In 1972, The Allman Brothers Band covered “One Way Out” (1961).

In 1980, ZZ Top covered Elmore James’ Dust My Broom (1951) which was itself a cover of Robert Johnson’s recording (1936).

In 1984, George Thorogood & Albert Collins nailed Elmore James’ Madison Blues (1960).

Great stuff that. Have a great weekend, folks, and we’ll see you back here tomorrow.

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