EPISODE #99
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/14/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elmore James
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 99 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elmore James (05/14/26)
All aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues rolls into another “Chapter in the History of the Blues,” this time spotlighting the legendary Elmore James. Road Bill and Kevin dive into the life, sound, and lasting impact of the man known as the King of the Slide Guitar.
Featuring powerhouse tracks like Dust My Broom, The Sky Is Crying, and Shake Your Moneymaker, this episode captures the raw energy, driving rhythms, and electrified Delta sound that helped shape Chicago blues and beyond. From timeless standards to deep cuts, it’s a front-to-back celebration of one of the most influential guitarists in blues history.
Punch your ticket, take your seat, and turn it up—this one slides straight into blues greatness.
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 99
Date: 05/14/26 – “A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elmore James”
- Elmore James – Dust My Broom – 2:53
- Elmore James – The Sky Is Crying – 2:46
- Elmore James – Shake Your Moneymaker – 2:32
- Elmore James – It Hurts Me Too – 3:20
- Elmore James – Done Somebody Wrong – 2:19
- Elmore James – Standing at the Crossroads – 2:58
- Elmore James – Madison Blues – 2:26
- Elmore James – Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – 2:32
- Elmore James – One Way Out – 2:25
- Elmore James – Anna Lee – 2:28
- Elmore James – Fine Little Mama – 2:33
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