Blues Shouters

Episode #811 – Jimmy Witherspoon, Pt. 2 – 1950-56

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Air Week: November 17-23, 2025

Jimmy Witherspoon, Pt. 2 – 1950-56

Jimmy Witherspoon is one of most influential blues shouters to emerge after WWII and yet he remains just a footnote in the evolution of Rhythm & Blues and Rock n’ Roll. In part 1 of our 2 part feature on Spoon, we focused on his early recordings with Jay McShann’s band from 1945-50. During that time, Spoon recorded his signature tune, “Ain’t Nobody’s Business,” which topped...