BIG JOE TURNER. Oke-She-Moke-She-Pop. Live 1954 Performance.
R&B legend Big Joe Turner filmed live from 1954 backed by The Paul Williams' Orchestra for the syndicated series "Showtime At The Apollo". All visual elements from this series fell into the public domain in 1983 due to lack of copyright renewal... NOTE: If you like the music you hear on this film or anywhere else, please support the industry and purchase it from an online seller or at your local music store.
About Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner (May 18, 1911, Kansas City, MO, USA - November 24, 1985, Inglewood, CA, USA) was an American blues shouter. Turner often collaborated with pianist Pete Johnson. In addition he worked with the pianists Art Tatum and Sammy Price and with various small jazz ensembles. He also appeared with Count Basie Orchestra. Turner's most known recordings include: "Roll 'Em Pete", "Cherry Red", "Wee Baby Blues", "Chains of Love", "Honey Hush", "Flip, Flop and Fly" and "Midnight Special". He wa...
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