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Harlem: Week Of 5/26/08 – Joe & Jimmy Liggins

23rd May
2008
written by Matt The Cat
Joe Liggins & Jimmy Liggins



Pianist/singer Joe Liggins and younger brother, guitarist/singer Jimmy Liggins didn’t record together. They each had impressive and hit laden careers apart. Joe made history with “The Honeydripper” which sat at #1 on the R&B; charts for over 10 weeks in 1945, while Jimmy’s biggest R&B; hit was “Drunk” in 1953. This week, Matt The Cat focuses on both brothers, who contributed greatly to the R&B; scene of the late 40s and early 50s.

Harlem Airs On The 50s on 5:

Monday, 5/26 @ 1pm EST

Tuesday, 5/27 @ 9pm PST – Midnight EST

Friday, 5/30 @ 6pm EST

Sunday, 6/1 @ 11am EST

-Matt The Cat

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