Hot Tamales

For over a century, the tamale has been a staple in the Mississippi Delta after Mexican and Tejano migrant workers brought them to the region. Locals adopted the dish, and tamale stands and carts became common throughout Mississippi. Robert Johnson sang about them in 1936 (above).

More:

“Hot tamales are a big part of Mississippi Delta cuisine,” Janet K. Keeler,  Tampa Bay Times

“Hot Tamale Trail,” Southern Foodways Project

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Drownin’ on Dry Land

“Drownin’ on Dry Land,” written by Mickey Gregory and Allen A. Jones, recorded by Jimmy McGriff and Junior Parker, 1970. Originally recorded by Albert King in 1969.

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Something Inside of Me

“Something Inside of Me,” written by Elmore James and Marshall Sehorn, recorded by Smokey Wilson, 1997. Ron Levy on piano.

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Custard Pie

“Custard Pie,” written by Blind Boy Fuller (Fulton Allen), performed by Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, 2004.

Paul Rishell & Annie Raines website

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You’ll Need Another Favor

“You’ll Need Another Favor,” written by Little Johnny Taylor, recorded by Larry Davis, 1992.

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New Year’s Resolution Blues

“New Year’s Resolution Blues,” written by Dallas Bartley and Leo Hickman, recorded by Roy Milton and His Solid Senders in 1948.

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Please Come Home For Christmas

“Please Come Home For Christmas,” written by  Charles Brown.and Gene Redd, recorded by Charles Brown, 1960.

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West Side Baby

“West Side Baby,” written by Dallas Bartley and John Cameron, recorded by T-Bone Walker, 1948. T-Bone Walker (vocal, guitar), Willard McDaniel (piano), Hubert Myers (tenor sax), Jack Trainor (trumpet), Bill Hadnott (bass), Oscar Bradley (drums).

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I’d Rather Go Blind

“I’d Rather Go Blind,” written by Ellington Jordan, Billy Foster and Etta James, performed by Kathi McDonald on German television, 1993.

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New Year’s Resolution Blues

“New Year’s Resolution Blues,” written by Dallas Bartley and Leo Hickman, recorded by Roy Milton and His Solid Senders in 1948.

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