"The King of the Slide Guitar" was a nickname that accurately reflected Elmore James' mastery of his instrument.
Born on December 27, 1918, in Richland, South Carolina, James grew up surrounded by blues and gospel music. He began playing guitar at an early age and developed a unique style that blended elements of country, swing, and rhythm & blues. In the late 1940s, he started recording for various labels under different aliases, including "Honeyboy" and "Joe Willie Perkins."
James' most famous song, "The Sky is Crying," was released in 1959 and has since become a classic of the genre. His distinctive slide playing and soulful vocals helped to establish him as one of the leading figures in post-war electric blues. Elmore James passed away on May 18, 1963, but his legacy continues to be celebrated by blues enthusiasts around the world.
ELMORE JAMES - THE LEGEND OF ELMORE JAMES 1969 UK VINYL LP - EX/VG+
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Elmore James - History Of Elmore James Volume 2 - 1974 TRIP Double LP (VG/VG+)
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Elmore James The Late Fantastically Great Elmore James Ember records 1968
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ELMORE JAMES, JOHN BRIM, WHOSE MUDDY SHOES ORIGINAL VINY ALBUM
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Elmore James - The Original Meteor & Flair Sides (Ace records, 1984) Mint
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ELMORE JAMES - SCREAMIN' BLUES LP HHP-5014 SOUL PARADE 1977 VG!
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ELMORE JAMES The Collection 20 Blues Greats, 12" Vinyl LP, Exc Cond, DVLP2035
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Various Artists – Memphis And The Delta - 1950s Elmore James - Junior Brooks
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Elmore James - The Blues In My Heart The Rhythm In My Soul, LP, (Vinyl) RARE
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ELMORE JAMES /JOHN BRIM VINYL ALBUM ( WHOSE MUDDY SHOES ) CHESS RECORDS GCH 8097
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The Late Fantastically Great Elmore James 1968 vinyl LP EMB3397 Ember record
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WILLIE LOVE, THREE ACES w. ELMORE JAMES - EVERYBODY'S FISHING / MY OWN BOOGIE
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ELMORE JAMES: everyday i have the blues / i have a right to love my baby 7"
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Elmore James - to know a man 2LP UK 1969 Blue Horizon gfld 1ST Fair Good
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ELMORE JAMES MEMORIAL ALBUM - SUE RECORDS ILP 927 first pressing
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Elmore James / John Brim - Whose Muddy Shoes - Chess 1537 - original US mono LP
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ELMORE JAMES - SOMETHING INSIDE OF ME - Vinyl - UK 1968 - Bell MBLL 104 - G/VG
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ELMORE JAMES - SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER - THE ULTIMATE BLUES BOPPER - STUNNING!!!
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NEW- ELMORE JAMES The Sky Is Crying / Dust My Broom - DEMON - 45002/8
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Elmore James Pickin' The Blues 1985 Showcase SHLP 140 White Label Vinyl LP Album
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