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Additional authors

1. Williams, Big Joe, 1903-
2. Brewer, Jim, 1920-1988
3. Brewer, Fannie.
4. Granderson, John Lee.
5. Spann, Otis, 1930-1970.
6. Rose, Mary.
7. Jackson, Bill (Musician)
8. Young, Johnny, 1918-1974.
9. Willis, Slim.
10. Brady, Avery.
11. Brown, Jimmy (Vocalist)

Description

1. 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm; 12 in.

Subject

1. Kennedy, John F (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 > Songs and music
2. Topical songs
3. Blues (Music)

Contents

1. A man amongst men (Big Joe Williams) -- I want to know why (James and Fannie Brewer) -- A man for the nation (John Lee Granderson) -- Sad day in Texas (Otis Spann) -- President Kennedy gave his life (Mary Rose, vocal ; J.L. Granderson, guitar) -- The 22nd day of November (Bill Jackson) -- Why did you have to go? (James Brewer) -- I tried not to cry (Johnny Young, vocal, mandolin ; O. Spann, piano ; Slim Willis, harmonica) -- Poor Kennedy (Avery Brady) -- When we got the message (Fannie Brewer, vocal, guitar ; J. Brewer, guitar) -- He was loved by all the people (Jimmy Brown).

Call number

1. *LZR 45175

Note

1. Program and biographical notes by Peter J. Welding on container.

Title

1. Can't keep from crying [sound recording] : topical blues on the death of Pres[ident] Kennedy.

Imprint

1. Chicago, Ill. : Testament, [1967]

Performer

1. Various performers.

Added author

1. Williams, Big Joe, 1903- Performer
2. Brewer, Jim, 1920-1988, singer.
3. Brewer, Fannie. Performer
4. Granderson, John Lee. Performer
5. Spann, Otis, 1930-1970. Performer
6. Rose, Mary. Performer
7. Jackson, Bill (Musician) Performer
8. Young, Johnny, 1918-1974. Performer
9. Willis, Slim. Performer
10. Brady, Avery. Performer
11. Brown, Jimmy (Vocalist) Performer

Publisher no.

1. S-01 Testament Records

Research call number

1. *LZR 45175 Program notes on container.