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5 unusual facts about Checker Records


Blues with a Feeling

Little Walter's "Blues with a Feeling" was issued on Checker (780), a Chess Records subsidiary.

Earl Hooker

During his time with Chief, Hooker also recorded singles as a sideman for Bobby Saxton and Betty Everett as well as in his own name for the Bea & Baby, C.J., and Checker record labels.

Jerry Lordan

It did not sell well, but the song was successfully covered by the American rockabilly star, Dale Hawkins, on the Checker label.

Pretty Thing

The song was Diddley's third single release through Checker Records after "Diddley Daddy".

Reconsider Baby

Performed in the West Coast blues style, it became Fulson's first record chart hit for Checker Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records.


Don't Start Me Talkin'

The song was recorded and released in 1955 as a single #824 by Checker Records (see 1955 in music).


see also

Sonny Boy Williamson

Sonny Boy Williamson II (date unconfirmed–1965), Aleck "Rice" Miller, born in Mississippi and associated with Trumpet and Checker Records (recordings from 1951 to 1965)