Sleepy John Estes

Sleepy John Estes
Big Bill Broonzy called John Estes' style of singing "crying" the blues because of its overt emotional quality. Actually his vocal style harks back to his tenure as a work-gang leader for a railroad maintenance crew, where his vocal improvisations and keen, cutting voice set the pace for work activities. Nicknamed "Sleepy" John Estes, supposedly because of his ability to sleep standing up, he teamed with mandolinist Yank Rachell and harmonica player Hammie Nixon to play the houseparty circuit...
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Sleepy John Estes Legend of Sleepy John Estes
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Song List: Listen to Songs by Estes, Sleepy John Rats In My Kitchen, Someday Baby, Stop That Thing
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Sleepy John Estes Someday Baby Blues
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