"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 / JOHN BRIM - TOUGH 1968 UK RELEASE VINYL LP COMPILATION - VG+/VG+
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Elmore James – King Of The Slide Guitar vinyl LP 1983 UK pressing
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ELMORE JAMES - SOMETHING INSIDE OF ME - Vinyl - UK 1968 - Bell MBLL 104 - G/VG
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Elmore James / John Brim - Whose Muddy Shoes - Chess 1537 - original US mono LP
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ELMORE JAMES - SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER - THE ULTIMATE BLUES BOPPER - STUNNING!!!
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ELMORE JAMES: everyday i have the blues / i have a right to love my baby 7"
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NEW- ELMORE JAMES The Sky Is Crying / Dust My Broom - DEMON - 45002/8
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ELMORE JAMES MEMORIAL ALBUM - SUE RECORDS ILP 927 first pressing
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ELMORE JAMES -I believe/I held my baby last night - METEOR 5000 - BLUES 78
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Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too / Bleeding Heart Sue Records WI 383
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Elmore James - The Late Fantastically Great Elmore James (LP, Album, RE)
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Various Artists – Memphis And The Delta - 1950s Elmore James - Junior Brooks
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This Is Blues Elmore James Lightnin' Hopkins 1969 EX Island 1st Pink Label IWP-5
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Elmore James - History Of Elmore James Volume 2 - 1974 TRIP Double LP (VG/VG+)
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The Legend Of Elmore James Anthology Of The Blues Kent KST 9001 Vinyl LP Record
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ELMORE JAMES: One Way Out (Charly Records CRB 1008) Play Tested
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ELMORE JAMES - SCREAMIN' BLUES LP HHP-5014 SOUL PARADE 1977 VG!
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ELMORE JAMES "I BELIEVE c/w I HELD MY BABY LAST NIGHT" ROCKABILLY
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Elmore James-Greatest Hits-vinyl Lp record Chicago Blues EX / VG+ Condition
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Elmore James – The Definitive Elmore James Vinyl LP *BRAND NEW*
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Elmore James - The Elmore James Collection (The Very Best Of) (LP, Comp) (Very G
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ELMORE JAMES The Collection 20 Blues Greats, 12" Vinyl LP, Exc Cond, DVLP2035
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Elmore James - Pickin' the Blues - Vinyl LP - Original 1985 UK pressing.
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Elmore James - The Blues In My Heart The Rhythm In My Soul, LP, (Vinyl) RARE
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