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Sobbin' Hearted Blues

Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith, Fred Longshaw, Louis Armstrong

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This record was made in New York City on January 14th 1925 featuring Bessie Smith vocal, accompanied by Louis Armstrong cornet, and Fred Longshaw piano.

*"Sobbin' Hearted Blues" was composed by Charles Davis and Roy Laye, with lyrics written by Perry Bradford.

Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith recorded this number at the same January 1925 session as their famous version of the "St. Louis Blues". This side has much the same vibe but somewhat lacks in enthusiasm.