James "Boodle It" Wiggins | |
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| Also known as | James Wiggins, "Boodle It" Wiggins |
| Born | probably Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, kazoo, harmonica |
| Years active | Late 1920s |
| Labels | Paramount Records |
James "Boodle It" Wiggins was an American blues singer and musician. His best known recordings were "Keep Knockin' An You Can't Get In", a precursor of both "Keep A-Knockin'" and "I Hear You Knocking"; plus his versions of "Corrine, Corrina" and "Shave 'Em Dry", albeit slightly re-titled.
Wiggins recorded eight tracks that were released in his lifetime by Paramount Records, and another six that were not issued until later.[1] The latter six were originally earmarked for Vocalion Records or Brunswick Records.[1][2][3] His accompanists on his recorded work are thought to include variously Bob Call, Blind Leroy Garnett, and Charlie Spand on piano.[1] Little is known of his life outside of music.