Blues singer and guitarist also known as Charlie Nelson or "Dad" Nelson, who also played kazoo. He recorded four 78s for Paramount 1926-1927.
Selected Recordings:
Dad Nelson and His Guitar, Cotton Field Blues (Paramount, 12401-A);
Dad Nelson and His Guitar, Red River Blues (Paramount, 12401-B);
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM;
Released: November 20, 1926.
First advertised in the Chicago Defender November 20, 1926.
Control numbers are shown on labels. True matrices are stamped in runouts:
Side A: 3020-1:373 or 3020-2:373;
Side B: 3025-1:374 or 3025-3:374.
Note that two takes of both selections were recorded and released. Take combinations include: 1/2 and 2/1.
Both sides were recorded ca. September 27 - October 2, 1926 in Chicago, IL.
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Label): 373;
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Label): 374.
also:
Dad Nelson and His Guitar, Coon Can Blues (Paramount, 12430-A);
Dad Nelson and His Guitar, Mississippi Strut (Paramount, 12430-B).
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM;
Recorded: November 1926;
Released: February 1927.
Record Company: The New York Recording Laboratories Inc.