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Sam Chatmon

Sam Chatmon (born Vivian Chatmon; January 10, 1897 – February 2, 1983) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks. He may have been Charley Patton's half-brother.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 10, 1897 (Bolton), Died February 2, 1983 (Hollandale)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1936

Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, vocalist

Notes: Surname also spelled Chatman. Brother of Bo Carter (Bo Chatmon/Chatman) and Lonnie Chatman.

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 28 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-02581 10-in. 10/15/1936 Come back to try it once more Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02582 10-in. 10/15/1936 If you don't want me please don't drag me 'round Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02583 10-in. 10/15/1936 Wake me just before day Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02584 10-in. 10/15/1936 Since she learned to shake Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02585 10-in. 10/15/1936 Old grey mule, you ain't what you used to be Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02586 10-in. 10/15/1936 If you think I'm going to buy it Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02587 10-in. 10/15/1936 What's the name of that thing? Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02588 10-in. 10/15/1936 Stir it now Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02589 10-in. 10/15/1936 Hold it at the bottom Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02590 10-in. 10/15/1936 Jumping out blues Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02591 10-in. 10/15/1936 Radio blues Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
Victor BS-02592 10-in. 10/15/1936 Please don't give my love away Chatman Brothers Male vocal solo, with violin and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404111 10-in. 6/9/1930 Days is lonesome Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and 2 guitars instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404112 10-in. 6/9/1930 Seen better days Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404113 10-in. 6/9/1930 Last stage blues Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404114 10-in. 6/9/1930 Stealing to her man Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and 2 guitars instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404115 10-in. 6/9/1930 She' so far Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404116 10-in. 6/9/1930 Rolling and stumbling blues Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404117 10-in. 6/9/1930 Frost Texas tornado blues Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404118 10-in. 6/9/1930 Texas troublesome blues Texas Alexander ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal solo, with fiddle (violin) and guitar instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404139 10-in. 6/10/1930 We are both feeling good right now Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal duet, with violin and 2 guitars vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404140 10-in. 6/10/1930 Cracking them things Bo Carter ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal duet, with violin and 2 guitars vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404141 10-in. 6/10/1930 Grinding old fool Bo Carter ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal duet, with fiddle (violin) and 2 guitars vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404142 10-in. 6/10/1930 Jake leg blues Bo Carter ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal duet, with fiddle (violin) and 2 guitars vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
OKeh W404143 10-in. 6/10/1930 Back to Mississippi Bo Carter ; Mississippi Sheiks Male vocal duet, with fiddle (violin) and 2 guitars vocalist, instrumentalist, guitar  
(Results 1-25 of 28 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Chatmon, Sam," accessed October 14, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104327.

Chatmon, Sam. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 14, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104327.

"Chatmon, Sam." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 14 October 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/104327

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