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James Cotton
bluesharmonica bluesChicago Bluesharmonicarhythm and blues
About
James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. He played drums early in his career but is famous for his harmonica playing. Cotton began his professional career playing the blues harp in Howlin' Wolf's band in the early 1950s. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips.
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Top Tracks
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Cotton Crop Blues
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Play With Your Poodle
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Blues In My Sleep
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Superharp
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Take Me Back
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Rocket 88
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Down At Your Buryin'
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No Cuttin' Loose
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