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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: D.K. Harrell - Live Your Dream - Talkin' Heavy

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Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell , one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence , sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging, single note string bending, deep soul vocals, and attention grabbing original songs, the 27 year old Harrel - a major draw at blues festivals around the world is already in a league of his own.  🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM (Click the Track Number) ▶ Listen to Album Samples - Click the track number (Click to Expand) Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD/Vinyl and Digital Formats. 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. The Deep Dive Bursting into the release with a stinging guitar intro on A Little Taste , D.K. Harrell has a no holds barred approach with trem bends that will set you shaking. His vocals are...
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I'm So Glad Today - A.C. And Blind Mamie Forehand

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Recorded February 25, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee; A.C. Forehand, vocal, harmonica, guitar; Blind Mamie Forehand, finger cymbals Left-handed guitarist Elder Ma ("AC." or "Asey") Forehand was born in Columbus, Georgia, on August 9, 1890 (according to his second wife) or 1893 (according to the Social Security Death index). He lost his sight in 1904 and his first wife, Mamie, who is said to have been born on June 8, 1895, was also blind. During the 1920 census, when the couple were residing in Birmingham, Alabama, A.C. gave his age as 29 (which would make 1890 more likely) and his occupation as "none." Mamie was registered as being twenty-three and their daughter Rideth Mae as three years and one month. All had been born in Alabama. On February 25, 1927 they recorded 'Mother's Prayer' and 'I'm So Glad Today' for Victor. A.C. played guitar and harmonica, while his wife, "Blind Mamie Forehand", accompanied him on triangle, (alth...
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