“This Week in Blues History” aims the spotlight on important recordings, artists, and events from the golden era of the blues. This time, we take a look at one historic day of recording — May 5th, 1937 — that changed the course of blues history.

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Big Joe Williams,   Bluebird Records,   Chicago Blues,   John Lee Williamson,   KXCI,   Robert Nighthawk,   Sonny Boy #1,   Sonny Boy Williamson,