1949 Stick McGhee - Drinkin’ Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee
Details
| Title | 1949 Stick McGhee - Drinkin’ Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee |
| Author | The78Prof |
| Duration | 3:13 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ZATF7fIa6o |
Description
This first major hit for Atlantic Records (and recognized as one of the precursors of rock ‘n roll) was the most successful recording by guitarist-singer-songwriter Granville “Stick” McGhee. It was a re-make of McGhee’s earlier 1947 version for the Harlem label.
Billboard R&B Chart Peak: 2 - Billboard Pop Juke Box Chart Peak: 26
The original 78rpm was issued on Atlantic 873 - Drinkin’ Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee (McGhee) by “Stick” McGhee and His Buddies, recorded February 14, 1949 .
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