The show concludes with a genre-spanning blend that bridges jazz, soul, gospel, and blues. The Delta Rhythm Boys and Milt Jackson open the hour with smooth, jazz-inflected sophistication, setting the tone for a late-night listening experience. Joe and Dinah Williams follow with soulful blues ballads, while Sam Cooke delivers two tracks that exemplify the elegance and emotional depth of mid-century soul. Elmore James intensifies the energy with his signature slide guitar, offering a sound that straddles gospel passion and raw blues drive. Junior Wells and Lightnin’ Hopkins bring grit and authenticity, grounding the set in electrified Chicago blues and Texas roots. Memphis Slim’s “Blue Memphis Suite” adds a cinematic dimension, evoking a broad, atmospheric vision of the blues. The hour ends with Fleetwood Mac’s “Albatross,” a contemplative instrumental that pays quiet tribute to the British blues revival shaped by the American artists heard throughout the program.
Playlist – Hour #5:
- Rather Be Wrong Than Blue – Delta Rhythm Boys
- Stairway to the Stars – Milt Jackson
- Detour Ahead – Joe Williams
- Blues for a Day – Dinah Williams
- Soul Woman – Big John Patton
- Cupid – Sam Cooke
- Win Your Love for Me – Sam Cooke
- Strange Kinda Feelin’ – Elmore James
- Hawaiian Boogie – Elmore James
- 1839 Blues – Elmore James
- Can’t Stop Lovin’ – Elmore James
- ’Bout the Break of Day – Jr. Wells
- Cut That Out – Jr. Wells
- Mojo Hand – Lightning Hopkins
- Blue Memphis Suite – Memphis Slim
- Albatross – Fleetwood Mac