Friday, May 23, 2008

J B Lenoir 'I feel so good'

Pronounced Lenore... Unusual for a Chicago bluesman of the time J B Lenoir often wrote quite political songs - most 5os bluesmen wrote about women - but J B wrote about Eisenhower and the Korean war, Vietnam, racism and all manner of subjects causing him to get a threatening visit from some men in black from the government in one instance. This song is however a simple joi de vivre tune and is heartily recommended.'I'm so glad I know what's on your mind'. More here