Charlie Kyle Monkey Man Blues (1928)
I do not own the copyright to this recording. This video is for historical and educational purposes There are no photos of Charlie Kyle. Kyle was said to have been from Texas and may have traveled to Memphis, Tn. in 1928 along with female blues singers Bessie Tucker and Ida Mae Mack to record. Six of his songs were recorded, only four were issued resulting in two 78 RPM records. Kyle played 12-string guitar and was believed to have been an older gentleman, some of his repertoire went out of the scope of the blues, making him a "songster", much like Leadbelly. Charlie Kyle:Vocals & Guitar Recorded in Memphis TN. September 1, 1928. Originally issued on the 1928 single Victor 21707 (78 RPM) This recording taken from the CD "Rare Country Blues 1928-1937"
About Bessie Tucker
Bessie Tucker (c. 1906 – January 6, 1933) was an American classic female blues, country blues, and Texas blues singer and songwriter. Little is known of her life outside the music industry. She is known to have recorded 24 tracks, seven of which were alternate takes.
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