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This video presents "The 30 Greatest Old School Blues Vocalists", a tribute to the legendary singers who helped shape the blues. The selection criteria focused on vocalists born before 1940, ensuring a list of pioneers who laid the foundations of the genre. Their soulful and authentic voices influenced generations and left an immortal legacy. From Ma Rainey to Etta James, each artist uniquely contributed to the growth and evolution of blues, inspiring musicians worldwide. Explore the strength and passion of these pioneers who continue to define the genre today.
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• Chapters:

00:00 - Ma Rainey (1886–1939)
00:24 - Leadbelly (1888–1949)
00:42 - Big Bill Broonzy (1893–1958)
01:00 - Bessie Smith (1894–1937)
01:18 - Jimmy Rushing (1901–1972)
01:36 - Son House (1902–1988)
01:54 - Skip James (1902–1969)
02:12 - Big Joe Williams (1903–1982)
02:30 - Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (1905–1974)
02:48 - Howlin' Wolf (1910–1976)
03:19 - T-Bone Walker (1910–1975)
03:37 - Robert Johnson (1911–1938)
03:55 - Big Joe Turner (1911–1985)
04:13 - Sonny Boy Williamson (1912–1965)
04:31 - Muddy Waters (1913–1983)
04:49 - John Lee Hooker (1917–2001)
05:07 - Elmore James (1918–1963)
05:25 - Albert King (1923–1992)
05:43 - B.B. King (1925–2015)
06:01 - Jimmy Reed (1925–1976)
06:32 - Big Mama Thornton (1926–1984)
06:50 - Koko Taylor (1928–2009)
07:08 - Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland (1930–2013)
07:26 - Little Walter (1930–1968)
07:44 - Junior Wells (1934–1998)
08:02 - Freddie King (1934–1976)
08:20 - Otis Rush (1935–2018)
08:38 - Buddy Guy (1936)
08:56 - Magic Sam (1937–1969)
09:14 - Etta James (1938–2012)
09:33 - Final considerations


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00:00The 30 Greatest Old School Blues Vocalists
00:03Ma Rainey
00:07With her powerful and expressive voice, Ma Rainey was a pioneer in blues,
00:13influencing the vocal style of the genre with her emotional depth and energy.
00:24Lead Belly
00:26Known for his unique tone and intense interpretation,
00:30Lead Belly had a versatile vocal range, excelling in both blues and folk songs.
00:42Big Bill Brunzi
00:43His smooth yet firm voice was perfect for blues and folk,
00:48conveying emotion with clarity and charisma.
00:52Brunzi was a storyteller through his voice.
00:54Why did you trade heaven?
00:57Bessie Smith
01:01The Empress of the Blues had a powerful and rich voice, capable of expressing pain and passion.
01:09Her ability to fill a room with her vocal presence is legendary.
01:12Jimmy Rushing
01:19With a robust and vibrant voice, Rushing stood out in jazz blues with his swing-filled style,
01:26bringing intensity and warmth to his performances.
01:28Take me back, baby
01:32You're all I'm craving for
01:35Sunhouse
01:37Sunhouse's voice was marked by raw emotional intensity, full of soul,
01:43reflecting the struggles and joys of the blues in every verse he sang.
01:47Skip James
01:55His unmistakable falsetto, soft and melancholic, gave a haunting touch to his songs,
02:02making him one of the most original figures in Delta Blues.
02:05Yeah, she left me in the cold, with my own fully love
02:11Big Joe Williams
02:13With a raspy and full of personality voice, Williams conveyed pure emotion in his songs,
02:20often accompanied by his signature nine-string guitar.
02:23Arthur Big Boy Crudup
02:32His deep and expressive voice was full of feeling, making Crudup a commanding presence in blues,
02:38especially in his emotional ballads.
02:40Every night then I wonder, who loves
02:48Howlin' Wolf
02:49With his raspy and fierce voice, Howlin' Wolf is one of the most iconic vocalists in Chicago blues,
02:57bringing intensity and power to every song he performed.
03:00Come on, write me a letter
03:02Tell her for every child I know
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03:17Let's continue with our list.
03:18T-Bone Walker
03:22His smooth and melodic voice was as distinctive as his guitar playing.
03:26Walker sang with an elegance that complemented his pioneering electric blues style.
03:30Sometimes I wonder
03:35What my baby's doing to me
03:37And I'm gonna be my woman
03:39Johnson's voice was flexible, shifting between vulnerability and confidence.
03:45His vocal delivery carried emotional depth that defined Delta Blue.
03:49Mm, stand as a close, oh
03:51I touch the flag around
03:55Big Joe Turner
03:56Yeah!
03:57With a bold and vibrant vocal style, Turner brought energy to blues and Boogie Woogie,
04:03being one of the first to transition into rock and roll.
04:05Get out of that kitchen, baby, wash your face and hey!
04:13Sonny Boy Williamson
04:14His distinctive and nuanced voice perfectly matched his harmonica style,
04:20creating a unique sound in Chicago blues.
04:22I was giving her all of my money
04:28All of my money
04:31Money waters
04:32Get me a motor
04:34His deep and powerful voice, full of authority, helped define the electric blues sound,
04:39Making him one of the genre's greatest vocal influences
04:43I'ma not your boned lovers, man
04:49John Lee Hooker
04:51With a deep and hypnotic voice, Hooker brought a meditative feel to his songs,
04:56creating a distinctive style that set him apart for decades
04:59And I'll open my feet
05:03Howl, howl, howl, howl, howl
05:07Elmore James
05:10His raspy and passionate voice paired perfectly with his aggressive slide guitar style,
05:15creating an immediate emotional connection with the audience
05:25Albert King
05:26Albert King's voice was as impactful as his guitar playing,
05:31with a rough and authoritative tone that conveyed raw emotion in every song
05:43B.B. King
05:46His velvety and soulful voice was unmistakable.
05:49B.B. King used his voice as an extension of his guitar,
05:52with expressive and emotional vocal phrasing.
05:55You wouldn't do nothing for me, baby
06:01Jimmy Reed
06:03With a smooth and laid-back vocal style,
06:06Reed had an accessible and captivating voice that helped popularize blues with a broader audience.
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06:28Let's check out the other ten names on our list now.
06:32Big Mama Thornton
06:35Thornton had a raspy and powerful voice with a commanding presence that dominated the stage,
06:40especially in iconic songs like Hound Dog.
06:50Coco Taylor
06:53Known for her rough and strong voice,
06:55Coco Taylor brought intense energy to blues,
06:57earning the title of Queen of the Blues for her powerful and passionate vocals.
07:01Bobby Blue Bland
07:08Bland blended blues and soul in his smooth and emotional voice.
07:15His vocals had a unique phrasing, full of feeling and subtlety.
07:26Little Walter
07:27In addition to his harmonica skills,
07:31Little Walter had a soulful and energetic voice,
07:34complementing his music with depth and authenticity.
07:36I love you, baby
07:37I love you, baby
07:37I'm gonna stand at midnight,
07:39Treepin' my pain
07:41Truly, baby
07:43My pain
07:44Junior Wells
07:45With an agile and full of personality voice,
07:49Wells was a showman on stage,
07:51bringing a vocal style that balanced raw emotion with impeccable technical execution.
08:02Freddie King
08:05His powerful and groovy voice matched his explosive guitar style,
08:09making Freddie one of the most electrifying voices in blues.
08:15I love you, baby
08:18I love you, baby
08:20Otis Rush
08:23Rush had an intense and emotional voice,
08:25with a depth that brought out the melancholic side of blues,
08:28especially in his ballads.
08:30Everything that you know is really grand
08:31Oh, baby
08:32Yeah, you hear me moaning and groaning, baby
08:36Yeah, you know it hurts me to...
08:38Buddy Guy
08:40With a versatile voice that ranges from soft to intense,
08:44Buddy Guy masters the blues,
08:45with his ability to express both raw emotion and vocal technique.
08:50Cause if you don't
08:53Some other man will
08:55Magic Sam
08:59Magic Sam had a voice full of emotion and energy,
09:02blending softness and strength in his performances,
09:04becoming a key figure in West Side Blues.
09:07Yeah, you hear me
09:08All of your love
09:12Baby
09:12Etta James
09:17With one of the most powerful and versatile voices in blues and soul,
09:20Etta James captivated with her ability to switch between vulnerable and strong,
09:25always with passion.
09:26Oh!
09:27Hey!
09:28Yeah!
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