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Song
The Memphis Blues
2nd in 1914
Music written by
W.C. Handy
Publication date
1912
Comments
Originally an instrumental and Handy's first published song. He sold the rights to the song to Theron Bennett, who hired George Norton to write lyrics.
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The Memphis Blues
First recording
by
Victor Military Band
(July 15, 1914)
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