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Elmore James (Elmore Brooks, Richland, Mississippi, January 27, 1918 – Chicago, Illinois, May 24, 1963) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was known as “The King of the Slide Guitar”.
James was born 50 miles north of Jackson (not to be confused with another Richland just south of Jackson). He began playing as a teen, under the names “Cleanhead” and “Joe Willie James”, alongside musicians such as the first Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf, and Robert Johnson. During World War II James joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Guam.
Upon his discharge Elmore returned to central Mississippi and eventually settled in Canton. He began recording with Trumpet Records in nearby Jackson in January 1951, first as sideman to the second Sonny Boy Williamson and others, then debuting as a session leader in August with what became his signature song, “Dust My Broom”. It was a surprise R&B hit in 1952 and turned James into a star. His “I Believe” was another hit a year later. During the 1950s he recorded for the Bihari Brothers’ Flair and Modern labels, as well as for Chess Records. His backing musicians were known as the Broomdusters. In 1959 he began recording what are perhaps his best ...
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Top 10 Elmore James Songs
Dust My Broom
The Sky Is Crying
It Hurts Me Too
Standing at the Crossroads
Shake Your Moneymaker
Rollin' and Tumblin'
Look On Yonder Wall
One Way Out
Held My Baby Last Night
Talk To Me Baby
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Top 10 Elmore James Albums
The Complete Fire and Enjoy Sessions Part 1
The Sky Is Crying
Dust My Broom
King of the Slide Guitar
Let's Cut It - The Very Best Of Elmore James
Person To Person
Blues Masters: The Very Best of Elmore James
King of the Slide Guitar (Vol 2)
The Sky Is Crying - The History Of Elmore James
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