The Memphis Blues

"The Memphis Blues"
Sheet music cover, 1912
Single by Victor Military Band
PublishedNovember 10, 1913 (1913-11-10) Theron C. Bennett Co., New York[1]
ReleasedOctober 1914 (1914-10)[2]
RecordedJuly 15, 1914 (1914-07-15)[3]
StudioVictor Studios, Camden, New Jersey
GenreSouthern rag, blues
Length2:58
LabelVictor 17619
Composer(s)W. C. Handy
Lyricist(s)George A. Norton

"The Memphis Blues" is a song described by its composer, W. C. Handy, as a "southern rag". It was self-published by Handy in September 1912 and has been recorded by many artists over the years.

  1. ^ Library of Congress. Copyright Office. (1914). Catalog of Copyright Entries, 1914 Musical Compositions First Half of 1914 New Series Vol 9 Part 1. United States Copyright Office. U.S. Govt. Print. Off.
  2. ^ "Victor 17619 (Black label (popular) 10-in. double-faced)". Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  3. ^ "Victor matrix B-15065. The Memphis blues / Victor Military Band". Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 26, 2021.