Big Maybelle – The Complete Okeh Sessions 1952-55 (1994)
(this song is not included in the album but it is the only live performance I’ve found online)
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Despite her short-lived career due to drug addiction and health problems, this amazing overlooked Jazz and R&B singer and once pianist, holds true to her position on the top of the list of my all-time favorite singers among Nina Simone, “Big Mama” Thornton, Dina Washington, Ella, Bessie, Aretha, Etta and Billie. Big Maybelle, whose name was given after she was signed by Okeh Records, was a huge influence to Aretha Franklin among others. At her best, she was so strong that Billie Holiday once refused to follow her opening act. She had hits such as “Gabbin Blues”, “Candy” and “96 Tears”. Although being a chartmaker, Maybelle was never able to achieve the stardom that her talent deserved.
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Track List
2.So Good To My Baby
3. Gabbin’ Blues (Don’t Run My Business)
4. My Country Man
5. Rain Down Rain
6. Way Back Home
7. Please Stay Away From My Sam
8. Jinny Mule
9. Send For Me
10. Maybelle’s Blues
11. I’ve Got A Feeling
12. You’ll Never Know
13. No More Trouble Out Of Me
14. My Big Mistake
15. Ain’t No Use
20. Don’t Leave Poor Me
21. Ain’t To Be Played With
big maybelle is divine