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Ma Rainey acc. by The Pruitt TwinsParamount advertised this beautiful record as a new, sensational and different souvenir record claiming it was first record to feature a picture of artist on the label. The advertising copy for this record stated,

Ma Rainey wants you all to have a souvenir record with her picture. The famous Mother of the Blues doesn’t want you ever to forget her- that’s how much she loves her friends!”

Miles and Milas Pruitt were guitar playing twins from Kansas City. They also accompanied Lottie Beaman, Charlie Turner and Ida Cox on a few of their records.

discography

TitleRecording DateRecording LocationCompany
Dream Blues
(Ma Rainey)
3-1924Chicago, IllinoisParamount
12098
Last Wandering Blues
(Ma Rainey)
3-1924Chicago, IllinoisParamount
12098

ArtistInstrument
Milas PruittGuitar
Miles PruittGuitar
Ma RaineyVocals

 

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