Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)
Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)
Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)
Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)
Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)
Helen Humes : Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947) (CD, Comp, RM)
Helen Humes

Today I Sing The Blues (1927-1947)

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Helen Humes was a prolific jazz and blues vocalist active from the 1920s through later decades, known for her warm tone and emotional directness. This 1998 compilation draws from her recordings between 1927 and 1947, her most historically significant period. Her voice—clear, confident, and deeply soulful—sits perfectly over the classic jazz and blues accompaniments of the era, featuring accomplished musicians and period-appropriate production. The selections span genuine blues standards, jazz vocals, and novelty numbers, all delivered with remarkable consistency and feeling. If you're exploring early jazz and blues vocals, Humes represents that sweet spot between entertainment and artistry. A genuine treasure.

Item Details+
Genre Jazz, Blues
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping!
Label Blues Collection
Year 1998
Country France
Format CD
Tracklist+

1. Garlic Blues 2:56

2. Nappy Headed Woman 2:56

3. If Papa Has Outside Lovin' 2:46

4. Blues With Helen 3:35

5. Sub-Deb Blues 2:54

6. My Wandering Man 3:04

7. Unlucky Woman 3:12

8. Gonna Buy Me A Telephone 3:05

9. I Would If I Could 2:57

10. Suspicious Blues 3:03

11. Fortune Tellin' Man 3:14

12. Be Baba Leba 2:44

13. Blue Prelude 3:10

14. He May Be Your Man 2:58

15. Central Avenue Boogie 2:35

16. He Don't Love Me Anymore 2:48

17. Pleasing Man Blues 3:02

18. It's Better To Give Than To Receive 2:54

19. Jet Propelled Papa 2:42

20. They Raided The Joint 2:27

21. Flippity Flop Flop 1:59

22. Today I Sing The Blues 2:51

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