Charley Jordan

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Charley Jordan (born January 1, 1890 in Mabelville , Arkansas , † November 15, 1954 in St. Louis , Missouri ) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. It is attributed to the St. Louis Blues .

Jordan recorded numerous pieces for Vocalion and Decca Records . From the 1920s to the 1940s, he worked with well-known blues musicians such as Peetie Wheatstraw , Roosevelt Sykes , Casey Bill Weldon , Memphis Minnie and Big Joe Williams . In 1928 he was injured in the backbone in a shooting.

Charley Jordan died of pneumonia in 1954.

Songs (selection)

  • "Big Four Blues"
  • "Crazy With the Blues"
  • "Dollar Bill Blues"
  • "Honeysucker Blues"
  • "Hunkie Tunkie Blues"
  • "I Couldn't Stay Here"
  • "Just a Spoonful"
  • "Keep It Clean"
  • "Raidin 'Squad Blues"
  • "Stack O'Dollars Blues"

Discography (selection)

  • 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 1, 1930 - 1931 - Document Records
  • 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 2, 1931-1934 - Document
  • 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 3, 1935-1937 - Document
  • 2003 - The Essential Charley Jordan

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personal data
SURNAME Jordan, Charley
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter
DATE OF BIRTH January 1, 1890
PLACE OF BIRTH Mabelville , Arkansas
DATE OF DEATH November 15, 1954
Place of death St. Louis , Missouri