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Organ Grinder Blues

Ethel Waters

Clarence Williams, Ethel Waters

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This recording was made for Columbia Records in New York City on August 21st 1928 featuring Ethel Waters vocals, accompanied by Clarence Williams piano.

*"Organ Grinder Blues" was written by Clarence Williams.

Ethel Waters first recorded for Columbia in 1925 and scored a hit with her rendition of "Dinah." Though she produced recordings of popular songs Ethel, remaining true to her roots continued to perform the blues.