From The Other Side of the Mirror

Here’s this weeks show which showcased some of the music that paid tribute to a man who inspired and led his community from the 1930s — a man widely regarded as the first African American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States. That man was the boxer Joe Louis.

Playlist below;

1. Joe Louis is the Man – Joe Pullum
2. Winner Joe – Lil Johnson
3. Joe the Bomber – Billy Hicks & His Sizzlin’ Six
4. Big Joe Louis – Jack Sneed & His Sneezes
5. Joe Louis Special – Jack Kelly & His South Memphis Jug Band
6. Joe Louis & John Henry Blues – Sonny Boy Williamson
7. King Joe Pt. 1 – Paul Robeson with Count Basie & His Orchestra
8. Let’s Go Joe – Cab Calloway

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