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Joe Callicott

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Blues singer and guitarist in the songster tradition.

Born: October 11, 1899 near Nesbit, DeSoto County, Mississippi
Died: May 1969 at home, possibly in Hernando, DeSoto County, Mississippi

"Mississippi" Joe Callicott (also Josephus Callicut, Joe Calicott or Joe Callicutt) recorded three sides for Brunswick in 1930 (one remained unissued). He also accompanied his friend Garfield Akers on the song Cottonfield Blues recorded in 1929. He was rediscovered by the field recorder George Mitchell in 1967, and enjoyed a celebrated comeback until his death.

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Joe Callicott has released 2+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Ain't A Gonna Lie To You, Deal Gone Down. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Joe Callicott's most popular tracks include Fare Thee Well Blues, Frankie and Albert, Laughing to Keep From Crying, Come Home To Me Baby, Fare You Well Baby Blues. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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