Wynonie Harris

About

Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris (August 24, 1915-June 14, 1969) was an American blues shouter and rhythm and blues singer. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Harris traveled as a singer and dancer with the Lucky Millinder Big Band in his youth. His first big solo hit was in 1944 with his record "Who Threw The Whiskey in the Well". He was a dynamic live performer who brought a lot of attention to the emerging styles of rhythm and blues. Harris made a major contribution to the birth of rock and roll when he covered "Good Rocking Tonight"

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Grandma Plays the Numbers

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   Bloodshot Eyes

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3. 3

   Good Rockin' Tonight

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4. 4

   Lovin' Machine

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5. 5

   Quiet Whiskey

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6. 6

   All She Wants to Do Is Rock

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7. 7

   Sittin' on It All the Time

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8. 8

   Good Morning Judge

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