James Crutchfield

Blues, Musical Artist

1912 – 2001

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Who was James Crutchfield?

James Crutchfield was an American St. Louis barrelhouse blues singer, piano player and songwriter, whose career spanned seven decades. His repertoire consisted of original and classic blues and boogie-woogie and depression-era popular songs.

Known as the 'King of Barrelhouse Blues'; Crutchfield's better known songs include "I Believe You Need A Shot" and "My Baby Cooks My Breakfast".

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Born
May 25, 1912
Baton Rouge
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  • Crutchfield, James
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Died
Dec 7, 2001

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on July 23, 2013

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