On the debut episode of Chasing the Blues Video Show, host Tom The Suit Forst welcomes multi-platinum singer-songwriter and recording artist John Oates of Hall and Oates. Oates discussed his new solo album, "Live in Nashville," which he released on September 18, 2020. The album was recorded live at The Station Inn, in Nashville, TN, featuring his Good Road Band of veteran Nashville musicians.
In the introduction to the show, Forst conveys information about a blues group, "The Mississippi Sheiks," whose song "Sitting on top of the World," is considered so influential, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008. The song has been covered by a wide range of artists including Howlin' Wolf, Nat King Cole, Harry Belafonte, Frank Sinatra, Cream, and the Grateful Dead. The song, which is heard in live video clips performed by John Oates and band, is featured on his new album.
Oates also tells an interesting story behind his recording of "Stack O' Lee" by Mississippi John hurt, who...