ROOSEVELT SYKES Honeydripper MELLOW QUEEN / I WONDER 78 RPM Bluebird 34-0721 Chicago Blues Piano
Artist: Roosevelt Sykes and his Piano (The Honeydripper)
Accompaniement: With Electric Guitar and Traps (Drums)
Record Label: Bluebird ("His Master's Voice" - Blue Label)
Catalog Number: 34-0721
Matrix / Take Number (if visible): D4-AB-344 / D4-AB-345 (Based on typical matrix structure for this release)
Songs:
A-Side: I Wonder (Cecil Grant) - Fox Trot
B-Side: Mellow Queen (Roosevelt Sykes) - Fox Trot
Approx. Year: 1944 (Recorded December 15, 1944)
Genre: Chicago Blues / Piano Blues / Boogie Woogie
Roosevelt "The Honeydripper" Sykes was a towering figure in Chicago Blues piano, known for his driving, rollicking boogie-woogie style and risqué lyrics. This Bluebird release captures Sykes during the wartime era, backed by a small combo showcasing the electric guitar that would define the post-war Chicago sound.
Record Grade (Visual): VG (Very Good)
| Feature | Description |
| Notes | The shellac is glossy with light surface scuffs and scattered minor superficial scratches across both sides. The record is in nice condition for a blues record of this period. |
| Labels | The Bluebird blue and gold labels are clean and bright, showing minimal spindle wear. |
| CRITICAL FLAW | No chips or cracks are visible on the edge. |
IMPORTANT: This record has not been tested for playability. It is sold strictly VISUALLY GRADED and is UNTESTED. Due to the vintage nature and lack of testing equipment, this item is sold AS-IS.
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