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Great sleuthing Jim.

So what about the other questions posed? Do you know the answer to them?

Here they are again.

How did Robert Johnson record his songs? What recording trick was used to enhance his sound?

In a rare photograph of Vinnie Liebler (r), Chief Engineer for Brunswick and Ralph Perez (l), Head Recorder, as they inspect a new thin type master being used in the United States for the first time.
San Antonio November 11, 1936.

Good detective work Kira,

A common technique that is still used today for acoustic instruments is to direct the sound towards the corner of a room. Some thought Robert Johnson did that because he was a shy man. The truth is he knew how to obtain a great sound from his guitar.

The first tracks were recorded in a make shift studio as depicted. The recordings took place in a hotel room.

So here's the next question for you to ponder.

Who did the original version of "When The Levee Breaks"

Dig deep.

jimk wrote:P.S. He turned his back to the mic, facing into a corner of the room.
jrk

Thanks, but Jim already gave the right answer I thought the pictures were cool.

Ah! Jim edited his original post to include part of the answer I was looking for and I missed it. Thanks again Kira.

Don't you love it? Every other time I edit my posts ( a lot, as I'm an amnesiac lysdexic typewroter) I get bitten on the backside in much the same manner.

maybe I can blame it on my internet connection

That is far too funny this late at night. I just woke up the household. Thanks for the great laugh.

OK enough of the spittle laden laughter (I was drinking a glass of water at the time) courtesy of Kira, back to the question at hand.

Who did the original version of "When The Levee Breaks"

Dig deep.

'Kansas" Joe McCoy and his wife, Lizzie Douglas aka Memphis Minne.

Hey! This is tons o' fun. Keep 'em coming.

JimK

winston wrote:OK enough of the spittle laden laughter (I was drinking a glass of water at the time) courtesy of Kira, back to the question at hand.

Who did the original version of "When The Levee Breaks"

Dig deep.

Memphis Minnie is listed as a composer, I assume she performed it along with someone else.

wmthor wrote:'Kansas" Joe McCoy and his wife, Lizzie Douglas aka Memphis Minne.

Correct.

Here's a question courtesy of one of our forum members.

Which blues artist has his picture on a automobile license plate?

My initial Guess was Freddie King for two reasons.

1.Freddie King is amazing
2. He's from Texas, where they're likely to do this type of thing...

Well, turns out, it WAS Texas, but it's Blind Lemon Jefferson holding an acoustic guitar