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Appears in W. C. Handy. The first important work by one of the most influential United States songwriters of the twentieth century. Credited as the inspiration for the fox trot dance and helped transform blues from a little-known regional musical style into a dominant musical idiom. Since both jazz and rock music have their roots in blues, the first popular blues composition and recording is a significant piece of music. See this summary for more information. DurovaCharge! 17:34, 22 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Promoted Victor Military Band-The Memphis Blues.ogg --Zginder 2008-07-10T15:11Z (UTC)