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That St. Louis Thing, Vol. 2: An
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1956: "Do Right Baby" / "No Coming Back" (Federal 12282)
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209:on October 19, 1931. He became interested in
161:drummer and vocalist. Gayles was a member of
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527:The Cobra Records Story
234:Clarksdale, Mississippi
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