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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Count Me Out (1946, Soundie)




Red Allen


J.C. Higginbotham

Johni Weaver


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Soundie featuring Red Allen (trumpet), J.C. Higginbotham (Trombone), and Johni Weaver (Sax) performing "Count Me Out." The dancer names are unknown. Any information on who the dancers are would be greatly appreciated.

Friday, October 25, 2019

Mildred and Bow: The Quality Sisters in Boogie Woogie (1940s, Soundie)












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Sepia Sirens features erotic dancers from the 1940s and 1950s. "Mildred and Bow" stars Mildred Boyd and an unknown partner in erotic dancing. The year this was released is unknown.

Hey Lawdy Mama (1944, Soundie)






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Soundie featuring June Richmond (vocals) and Roy Milton performing "Hey Lawdy Mama."

Monday, August 19, 2019

Block Party Revels (1943, Soundie)










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Soundie featuring Lynn Albritton (pianist) and a variety of dancers in "Block Party Revels."

Dispossessed Blues (1943, Soundie)










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Soundie featuring Lynn Albritton (pianist) playing "Dispossessed Blues."

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Low, Short and Squatty (1946, Soundie)












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Soundie featuring Vanita Smythe performing "Low, Short, and Squatty" (1946).