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Elder Sam Windham (guitar, voice), “Yes Lord,” live, New York, 1964
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lagniappe
random sights
last night, Oak Park, Illinois
basement jukebox
Cookie Jackson, “Try Love (Just One More Time),” 1961
other day, Oak Park, Illinois
what’s new
SML, live, Chicago (Empty Bottle), 2025 (published 11/6/25)
other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
The Fabulous Golden Wings (Toledo, Ohio), “I’ve Got a Friend,” 1972
this morning, Chicago (Columbus Park)
otherworldly
Ran Blake (1935-, piano), “Little Rootie Tootie” (T. Monk), published 10/17/25
other day, Lake Superior (Copper Harbor, Michigan)
The Gospel Warriors of Detroit, Michigan, “He’s Using Me,” 1983
Betty Harris, “Nearer to You” (written and produced by Allen Toussaint), 1967
General Assembly Apostolic Church, United Kingdom, live, 2025
other day, Oak Park, Illinois (Conservatory)
sounds of Jamaica
Augustus Pablo (1953-1999, melodica), et al.DJ Mix by Mista Savona (Heaviest Dubs & Versions), 2025
Billy Boy Arnold (1935-, vocals, harmonica), “School Time,” 1964