On this day in Blues history for December 14th
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(upbeat music) - Hello and welcome to On This Day in Blue's History for December 14th. I am your host, P.W. Fenson. (upbeat music) (upbeat music) - On This Day in 1963, Sam Cook's version of Little Red Rooster peaked at number 11 on the Pop Singles Chart. ♪ I got a little red rooster ♪ ♪ To lays it a crow for days ♪ ♪ I got a little red rooster ♪ ♪ To lays it a crow for days ♪ ♪ He keeps everything in the barnyard ♪ ♪ Upset in every way ♪ - Today also marks the birth in 1931 Whiteville, Tennessee of piano player Phineas Newborn, Jr. (upbeat music) (upbeat music) - Hey, don't forget to stop by at bluesland.net where I have links to all the music you hear on this show. This is P.W. Fenson reminding you to come back tomorrow for another episode of On This Day in Blue's History. (upbeat music) (bright music)
Today’s show features music performed by Sam Cooke and Phineas Newborn Jr.