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Chris Bouchillon
1893-1968 US
World
A.k.a. Christopher Allen Bouchillon Clay Chapman
Billed as "The Talking Comedian of the South," is credited with creating the "talking blues" form with the song "Talking Blues," recorded for Columbia Records in Atlanta in 1926, from which the style gets its name. The song was released in 1927, followed by a sequel, "New Talking Blues," in 1928. His song "Born in Hard Luck" is similar in style.
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Popular Tracks 
Talking Blues (Recorded 1926) on Early Country Songs, Vol. 7 [Recorded 1925-1928] by Various Artists Born in Hard Luck on Rough Guide to Hillbilly Blues by Various Artists Waltz Me Around Again Willie (Recorded 1927) on Early Country Songs, Vol. 7 [Recorded 1925-1928] by Various Artists Hannah (Recorded 1926) on Early Country Songs, Vol. 7 [Recorded 1925-1928] by Various Artists New Talking Blues on Tom Darby & Jimmie Tarlton: Atlanta 1927-1929 - Disc D by Chris Bouchillon, Uris Bouchillon & Ethel Bouchillon Born In Hard Luck (Recorded 1927) on Early Country Songs, Vol. 7 [Recorded 1925-1928] by Various Artists Let It Alone (Recorded 1927) on Early Country Vocals, Vol. 1 [Recorded 1927-1929] by Various Artists Born In Hard Luck on Tom Darby & Jimmie Tarlton: Atlanta 1927-1929 - Disc D by Chris Bouchillon, Uris Bouchillon & Ethel Bouchillon Talking Blues on Tom Darby & Jimmie Tarlton: Atlanta 1927-1929 - Disc D by Chris Bouchillon, Uris Bouchillon & Ethel Bouchillon Let It Alone (Recorded 1927) on Early Country Songs, Vol. 7 [Recorded 1925-1928] by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Darby & Jimmie Tarlton, Also Starring Chris Bouchillon | Darby & Tarlton Also Starring Chris Bouchillon | 2005 | Compil. |
| The Original Talking Blues Man | Chris Bouchillon | 1987 | Compil. |
| Waltz Me Around Again Willie / You Look Awful Good To Me | Chris Bouchillon | 1928 | Album |
| Chris Visits The Barber Shop / A Bull Fight In Mexico | Chris Bouchillon | 1928 | Album |
| I Got Mine / Oyster Stew | Chris Bouchillon | 1928 | Album |
| Born In Hard Luck / The Medicine Show | Chris Bouchillon | 1927 | Album |
| Let It Alone / My Fat Girl | Chris Bouchillon | 1927 | Album |
| Talking Blues | Chris Bouchillon | 1927 | Album |
| Old Blind Heck / New Talking Blues | Chris Bouchillon | Album | |
| I've Been Married Three Times / My Wife's Wedding | Chris Bouchillon | Album |
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