Kid Prince Moore

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"Kid" Prince Moore was an American blues musician, from the United States, who recorded 17 songs from 1936 to 1938. Moore played in a Piedmont blues style, similar to that of Blind Blake. Moore also recorded two Gospel Music tracks, "Church Bells" and "Sign of Judgement". Moore also accompanied blues pianist Shorty Bob Parker on six of his own tracks. [1] [2] Bruce Bastin, in his book Red River Blues: The Blues Tradition in the Southeast, suggested that Moore may have come from the Carolinas but as of 2023 virtually nothing is known of Moore's life.

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Recorded April 8, 1936, in New York for Melotone Records

Recorded April 10, 1936, in New York for Melotone Records

Recorded April 11, 1936, in New York for Melotone Records

Recorded June 6, 1938 in Charlotte, North Carolina for Decca Records

Accompanied by Shorty Bob Parker on all tracks

Accompanying Shorty Bob Parker

  • "Death of Slim Green" - 64052
  • "I'm Through With Love" - 64053
  • "Ridin' Dirty Motorsickle" - 64054
  • "Tired of Being Drug Around" - 64055
  • "Rain And Snow" - 64062
  • "So Cold In China" - 64063 [4] [5]

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References

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  2. Paul Oliver (2009). Barrelhouse Blues: Location Recording and the Early Traditions of the Blues. Basic Books. ISBN   9780465019892 . Retrieved 2016-12-13.
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  5. Steven Abrams. "Decca Records 78rpm Discography, Page 2". 78discography.com. Retrieved 2016-12-13.