Saturday Music Blogging

I know that Koko Taylor is supposed to be the queen of the blues, but I was always partial to Ruth Brown, ever since I heard her sing If I Can't Sell It I'll Keep Sittin' On It (Before I Give It Away).

Ruth Brown died yesterday from complications of a stroke and heart attack at the age of 78.

Unfortunately, there's not much recent video out on the Web, so here's a sample:

...and while you're in the rhythm 'n' blues head, why not take an hour break from what you're doing and take in this terrific video of a show recorded at the Apollo Theatre in the 1950's. Ruth Brown appears at the end.