Queen Of The Blues With Gina Coleman: Bow-Legged Daddy

Sway to the sultry rhythms of the past as I, Gina Coleman from Misty Blues, lead you through a musical journey celebrating Louise Dupont AKA Blue Lou Barker, the queen of innuendo-laden blues. As we revisit the golden age of blues, a time when suggestive lyrics were wrapped in velvet voices, you'll find yourself charmed by the stories of Blue Lou and her droll, sly delivery that made songs like "Don't You Feel My Leg" more than just playful tunes—they were anthems of female boldness and wit.

We'll be reminiscing about Blue Lou's heyday, from her rise to fame alongside her husband Danny Barker to sharing the stage with icons like Cab Calloway and Jelly Roll Morton. Through the saucy "Leave My Man Alone" and other steamy hits, we'll celebrate how Blue Lou's coy charm and sharp lyrics carved a space for women in the blues genre. So, button up your coats and hold onto your hats, because you're about to step into a world where the blues are as feisty as they are refined, and a woman's voice holds the power to stir the soul and shake the status quo. Join us on this swingin' trip down memory lane where every song tells a tale and every lyric is a cheeky wink from the past.

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