Victoria Spivey
Victoria began her career as a professional singer and dancer at an early age,
taking part in numerous touring troupes and even appearing in King Vidor's film
Hallelujah. Much more of a variety than a blues singer, Victoria was
nevertheless imperial in her compositions "Black Snake Blues" and "T.B. Blues",
which have become classics. She set up her own label, Spivey, in 1962, recording
all the young New York talent, including Bob Dylan, who made his recording
debut. Her work, rich in imagery, certainly deserves a reappraisal.
Idle HoursVictoria Spivey and Lonnie Johnson
Organ Grinder BluesVictoria Spivey and Roosevelt Sykes
Good Luck DarlingVictoria Spivey and Lonnie Johnson
Idle HoursVictoria Spivey and Lonnie Johnson
Organ Grinder BluesRoosevelt Sykes and Victoria Spivey
Garter Snake BluesVictoria Spivey
Idle HoursVictoria Spivey and Lonnie Johnson
Organ Grinder BluesVictoria Spivey and Roosevelt Sykes
Queen Victoria
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Good Luck DarlingVictoria Spivey and Lonnie Johnson
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Idle HoursVictoria Spivey and Lonnie Johnson
3:33
Organ Grinder BluesRoosevelt Sykes and Victoria Spivey
3:54
Garter Snake BluesVictoria Spivey
Lonnie Johnson Selected Favorites, Vol. 2
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