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08. " Union Jack Blues"

The Blues 08. " Union Jack Blues"  03 11 14 CBC Radio 8. "Union Jack Blues" Locale: London, England In the 1950s, Big Bill Broonzy and then Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters performed in England, setting off a prolonged period of blues obsession by young British musicians. Listeners hear about the experience from Robert Plant, Bill Wyman, Mick Fleetwood, Eric Burdon, and many more. The father of British Blues, John Mayall, provides the in-studio musical conclusion.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Programme 08 - "Blues Power"

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