Charley Jordan (January 1, 1890 - November 15, 1954) was a Saint Louis blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as a talent scout, originally from Mabelvale, Arkansas. He was known for a unique style that drew on his rural roots. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar). ... November 15 is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 46 days remaining. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The St. ... Artist and repertoire (A&R for short) is a music industry term that refers to the division of a record label that is responsible for scouting and developing talent. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Jordan recorded numerous singles for Vocalion and Decca between 1930 and 1937, and also performed with some well-regarded bluesmen from the 1920s to the 1940s. Jordan recorded with Peetie Wheatstraw, Roosevelt Sykes, Casey Bill Weldon and Memphis Minnie. In 1928, he suffered a spinal injury due to a shooting accident. He had most of his biggest hits, including "Keep It Clean", in the early to mid 1930s. Later in that decade and into the 1940s, he worked frequently with Big Joe Williams. Decca Records is a record label that was established in 1929. ... Peetie Wheatstraw Peetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 - December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among 1930s Delta Blues singers. ... Roosevelt Sykes Roosevelt Sykes (January 31, 1906 in Elmar, Arkansas – July 17, 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana) was an American blues musician also known as Honeydripper. Sykes grew up near Helena, Arkansas but at age 15, began playing piano with a barrelhouse style of blues at various places until ending... Memphis Minnie McCoy (born June 3, 1897 - died August 6, 1973) was an American Blues musician. ... Big Joe Williams (October 16, 1903 - December 17, 1982) was an American blues musician and songwriter, known for his characteristic style of guitar-playing, his nine-string guitar, and his bizarre, cantankerous personality. ...

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Discography

Songs

• "Big Four Blues"
• "Crazy With the Blues"
• "Dollar Bill Blues"
• "Honeysucker Blues"
• "Hunkie Tunkie Blues"
• "I Couldn't Stay Here"
• "Just a Spoonful"
• "Keep It Clean"
• "Raidin' Squad Blues"
• "Stack O'Dollars Blues"

Compilations

• 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 1, 1930 - 1931 - Document
• 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 2, 1931 - 1934 - Document
• 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 3, 1935 - 1937 - Document
• 2003 - The Essential Charley Gordon

References

• Christmas Blues Notes Vol. 2. Bad Dog Blues. Retrieved on April 13, 2006.
• Charley Jordan Biography. Allmusic. Retrieved on April 13, 2006.
• Charley Jordan. Blues Database. Retrieved on April 13, 2006.
• Charlie Jordan. Dead Rock Stars Club. Retrieved on April 13, 2006.

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External links

• Allmusic Discography
• Rokkets Discography
• Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo: Lyrics to the Jordan-penned "I Couldn't Stay Here" (1936)