On this day in 1928, Martha Copeland recorded “I Ain’t Your Hen Mister Fly Rooster” and “Mama’s Well Has Done Gone Dry” in New York City for Columbia Records.

On this day in 1930, Barbecue Joe and his Hot Dogs recorded “Shake That Thing” and “Tar Paper Stomp” in Richmond, Indiana for the Champion label.

On this day in 1935, Buddy Moss, along with Josh White, recorded “You’ve Got To Give Me Some Of It”.

On this day in 1963, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech before a crowd of about 250,000 people, in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Today’s show features music performed by Buddy Moss

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