This episode is the song, "Cocaine Habit Blues" recorded on May 17, 1930 by the Memphis Jug Band.  The band consisted of Hattie Hart singing lead, Will Shade on the harmonica, Tee Wee Blackman on guitar, Ben Ramey on kazoo, and Ham Lewis playing the jug.

This episode is the song, "Cocaine Habit Blues" recorded on May 17, 1930 by the Memphis Jug Band. The band consisted of Hattie Hart singing lead, Will Shade on the harmonica, Tee Wee Blackman on guitar, Ben Ramey on kazoo, and Ham Lewis playing the jug.

Episode 106: "Cocaine Habit Blues"

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Episode 106: "Cocaine Habit Blues"

Episode 106: "Cocaine Habit Blues"