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Tag Archives: LaVern Baker
“Jim Dandy (to the Rescue)” – LaVern Baker (1956)
Any song with a growling tenor sax will grab my attention. “Jim Dandy” by LaVern Baker (1929-1997) fits the category. It was written by Lincoln Chase (1926-1980) and first recorded by Ms. Baker in 1956. It topped the R&B charts … Continue reading
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