Hey Music Fans,

In hopes of helping a friend realize a dream I find myself in need of some songs. Who can give me songs to check out that are

Suitable for a female singer

Blues-oriented that cross into classic rock territory (or even country, for where I live)

Recognizable?

I’ve been listening to some female Blues artists and have to say that I haven’t heard anything that lights my fire yet. I like some of Keb Mo’s music, but would anyone recognize it?

We've just started in all this. My friend lived the Blues/Jazz for years so he knows what he's doing, but it's a new frontier for me. Any help from you would be appreciated!

Moved from Area 51 to TOTEM (only weird stuff in A51, Lorinda!)

Oops! Although....for me the whole thing is pretty weird. ;)

Check out some of these:

Molly Johnson

Georgette Fry

Zakiya Hooker

Bonnie Raitt

Maybe a little earlier period than you want, but check out Big Momma Thornton. She had a big hit with "Hound Dog" before Elvis :-)

Wow--that should keep me busy for a while. Thank you, Victor!

So Boyd...you think maybe I could be a Big Momma, too? I'll sure check it out! Big Momma Norton... :) Thanks!