James C. Bracken was the co-owner and co-founder of Vee-Jay Records, along with his wife Vivian and her brother, Calvin Carter. As well as producing and releasing records through his label, Bracken also wrote some of the material to be recorded. Vee-Jay Records was a record label, specializing in blues, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Bracken was born May 23, 1909 in Oklahoma and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He died in Chicago, Illinois on February 20, 1972, having lived there at least since 1944 when he met Vivian. May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq. ... Kansas City is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County; it is part of the Unified Government [1] which also includes the cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1944 calendar). ...

Songwriting

In the late 50s to early 60s, Bracken formed a casual writing partnership with influential blues singer John Lee Hooker, and together they wrote songs for Hooker to perfom and record. Some examples of this partnership include "Baby Lee", "Dimples", "Little Wheel" and "Kiss The Girls". The blues is blal vaökdgohdtzkhchg cnlncgdl a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the full twelve note chromatic scale plus the microtonal intervals and a characteristic eight and twelve-bar chord progression. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... John Lee Hooker John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an influential American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. ...

Probably the most widely recognized of Bracken's solo compositions is the instrumental track "Steppin' Out", which was covered by Cream in a 14 minute version released on their live album Live Cream Volume II. Cream (also The Cream) was a seminal 1960s British rock band which featured guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker. ... A live album is a musical recording containing recorded concert performances. ... Live Cream Volume II is a live compilation album by Cream released in 1972. ...

Bracken also wrote "High and Lonesome", performed by Jimmy Reed, but the song was credited to Reed himself. Jimmy Reed James Jimmy Mathis Reed (September 6, 1925 - August 29, 1976) was an important United States blues singer notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. ...