James "Boodle It" Wiggins
James "Boodle It" Wiggins was an American blues singer and musician. His best known recordings were "Keep Knockin' An You Can't Get In", a precursor of both "Keep A-Knockin'" and "I Hear You Knocking"; plus his versions of "Corrine, Corrina" and "Shave 'Em Dry", albeit slightly re-titled.
James "Boodle It" Wiggins | |
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Also known as | James Wiggins, "Boodle It" Wiggins |
Born | probably Louisiana, United States |
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, kazoo, harmonica |
Years active | Late 1920s |
Labels | Paramount Records |
Wiggins recorded eight tracks that were released in his lifetime by Paramount Records, and another six that were not issued until later. The latter six were originally earmarked for Vocalion Records or Brunswick Records. His accompanists on his recorded work are thought to include variously Bob Call, Blind Leroy Garnett, and Charlie Spand on piano. Little is known of his life outside of music.
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