Ransom Knowling

Ransom Knowling (24 June 1912 – 22 October 1967) was an American rhythm and blues musician, best known for playing bass on many blues recordings made in Chicago between the 1930s and 1950s, including those of Arthur Crudup and Little Brother Montgomery.

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and began playing professionally around 1930 in the New Orleans bands led by Sidney Desvigne and Joe Robichaux. As well as bass, he played violin and tuba. By the late 1930s, he had moved to Chicago, and played on many of the blues records made in the city, including those by the Harlem Hamfats, Big Bill Broonzy, Roosevelt Sykes, Washboard Sam, Sonny Boy Williamson, T-Bone Walker, Tommy McClennan, and Muddy Waters. He played on Arthur Crudup's "That's All Right", recorded in 1946.

He died in Chicago in 1967, aged 55.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 24, 1912 (New Orleans), Died October 22, 1967 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, tuba

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BS-034782 10-in. 5/15/1939 You say it's love Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034783 10-in. 5/15/1939 Bessemer blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034784 10-in. 5/15/1939 Please don't throw me down Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034785 10-in. 5/15/1939 Sad letter blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034786 10-in. 5/15/1939 Booze head woman Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034787 10-in. 5/15/1939 If I had known Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034788 10-in. 5/15/1939 You got to give me some Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034789 10-in. 5/15/1939 Poor old gal blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034790 10-in. 5/15/1939 No good woman blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034791 10-in. 5/15/1939 Nobody knows how bad I feel Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034792 10-in. 5/15/1939 This time is my time Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034793 10-in. 5/15/1939 Booker T blues Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034794 10-in. 5/15/1939 Good old Easy Street Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034795 10-in. 5/15/1939 I believe I'll make a change Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034796 10-in. 5/15/1939 Wasn't he bad Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034797 10-in. 5/15/1939 Diggin' my potatoes Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034798 10-in. 5/15/1939 I love my baby Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-034799 10-in. 5/15/1939 That will get it Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-059150 10-in. 1/22/1941 Give your mama one smile Lil Green Trio Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-059151 10-in. 1/22/1941 My mellow man Lil Green Trio Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-059152 10-in. 1/22/1941 Knockin' myself out Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-059153 10-in. 1/22/1941 I won't sell my love Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064130 10-in. 4/23/1941 Why don't you do it right? Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064131 10-in. 4/23/1941 Love me Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064132 10-in. 4/23/1941 I'm going to copyright your kisses Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064133 10-in. 4/23/1941 What's the matter with love? Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064134 10-in. 4/23/1941 Country boy blues Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064135 10-in. 4/23/1941 How can I go on Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064182 10-in. 6/24/1941 Georgia, Georgia blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064183 10-in. 6/24/1941 I got a right to be blue Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064184 10-in. 6/24/1941 Don't deal with the devil Big Maceo ; Ransom Knowling ; Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064185 10-in. 6/24/1941 She's love crazy Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064186 10-in. 6/24/1941 It's a low down shame Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064187 10-in. 6/24/1941 You better be ready to go Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064188 10-in. 6/24/1941 No, baby, no Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064189 10-in. 6/24/1941 So far, so good Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064191 10-in. 6/24/1941 Ramblin' mind blues Big Maceo Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064194 10-in. 6/24/1941 So long, baby Big Maceo Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064490 10-in. 7/2/1941 I'm gonna catch you soon Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064491 10-in. 7/2/1941 Million years blues Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064492 10-in. 7/2/1941 Shady Grove blues Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064493 10-in. 7/2/1941 Sloppy drunk blues Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064494 10-in. 7/2/1941 She was a dreamer Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064495 10-in. 7/2/1941 You got to step back Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064727 10-in. 7/23/1941 Hello babe Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064728 10-in. 7/23/1941 If I didn't love you Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064729 10-in. 7/23/1941 Let's be friends Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064730 10-in. 7/23/1941 Because I love my daddy so Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064731 10-in. 7/23/1941 I'm going to start a racket Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-064732 10-in. 7/23/1941 You're just full of jive Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070196 10-in. 1/21/1942 99 blues Lil Green Trio Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070197 10-in. 1/21/1942 Don't know what I will do Lil Green Trio Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070198 10-in. 1/21/1942 You got me to the place Lil Green Trio Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070199 10-in. 1/21/1942 Keep your hand on your heart Lil Green Trio Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070695 10-in. 1/30/1942 I'll get you off my mind Big Joe and his Rhythm Washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070696 10-in. 1/30/1942 It ain't no lie Big Joe and his Rhythm Washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070800 10-in. 1/21/1942 I have a place to go Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070801 10-in. 1/21/1942 If you want to share your love Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070802 10-in. 1/21/1942 If I'm a fool Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070803 10-in. 1/21/1942 I'm wasting my time on you Lil Green Female vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070859 10-in. 4/15/1942 Standing at my window Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with electric guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070860 10-in. 4/15/1942 Gonna follow my baby Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with electric guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070861 10-in. 4/15/1942 Give me a 32-20 Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with electric guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070862 10-in. 4/15/1942 My mama don't allow me Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with electric guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070863 10-in. 4/15/1942 Mean old 'Frisco blues Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with electric guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-070864 10-in. 4/15/1942 Raised to my hand Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with electric guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074000 10-in. 1/30/1942 Got to go blues Big Joe and his Rhythm ; Harmon Ray Washboard band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074001 10-in. 1/30/1942 Come over and see me Big Joe and his Rhythm ; Harmon Ray Washboard band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074002 10-in. 1/30/1942 Sleeping by myself Big Joe and his Rhythm ; Harmon Ray Washboard band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074003 10-in. 1/30/1942 Bessie Lee blues Big Joe and his Rhythm ; Harmon Ray Washboard band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074100 10-in. 2/20/1942 Mozelle blues Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074101 10-in. 2/20/1942 Blues trip me this morning Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074102 10-in. 2/20/1942 Mr. So and So blues Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074103 10-in. 2/20/1942 Roll me, baby Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074104 10-in. 2/20/1942 I love my baby Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074105 10-in. 2/20/1942 Shake it up and go Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074106 10-in. 2/20/1942 Blue as I can be Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074107 10-in. 2/20/1942 Bluebird blues Tommy McClennan Male vocal solo, with guitar and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074166 10-in. 3/27/1942 Honey stealin' blues Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, tuba  
Victor BS-074167 10-in. 3/27/1942 My own blues Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, tuba  
Victor BS-074168 10-in. 3/27/1942 On the killin' floor Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, tuba  
Victor BS-074169 10-in. 3/27/1942 Moonshine women blues Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, tuba  
Victor BS-074170 10-in. 3/27/1942 Pearl Harbor blues Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, tuba  
Victor BS-074171 10-in. 3/27/1942 Ain't no business we can do Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, tuba  
Victor BS-074682 10-in. 7/31/1942 Don't have to sing the blues Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074683 10-in. 7/31/1942 Red River Dam blues Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074684 10-in. 7/31/1942 Down South woman blues Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074685 10-in. 7/31/1942 Ain't that a shame Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074686 10-in. 7/31/1942 I laid my cards on the table Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor BS-074687 10-in. 7/31/1942 I get the blues at bedtime Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3394 10-in. 3/7/1950 1950 blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3395 10-in. 3/7/1950 It's good like that Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3396 10-in. 3/7/1950 Love her with a feelin' Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3397 10-in. 3/7/1950 New deal blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3428 10-in. 3/23/1950 Mean old Santa Fe Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3429 10-in. 3/23/1950 Behind closed doors Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3430 10-in. 3/23/1950 She ain't nothing but trouble Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-3431 10-in. 3/23/1950 Oo wee darling (love me with a thrill) Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-339 10-in. 12/15/1944 Lula Mae Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4564 10-in. 11/7/1950 Midnight boogie Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4565 10-in. 11/7/1950 Dont blame Shorty for that Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4566 10-in. 11/7/1950 I miss my lovin' blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4567 10-in. 11/7/1950 Sweet little angel Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4574 10-in. 11/8/1950 Anytime is the right time Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4575 10-in. 11/8/1950 My baby left me Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4576 10-in. 11/8/1950 Nobody wants me Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E0VB-4577 10-in. 11/8/1950 Star bootlegger Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E1VB-0490 10-in. 3/20/1951 Since baby's been gone Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E1VB-0491 10-in. 3/20/1951 She's dynamite Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E1VB-0492 10-in. 3/20/1951 Pretty baby blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E1VB-0493 10-in. 3/20/1951 Early in the morning Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E1VB-1535 10-in. 4/24/1951 Too much competition Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor E1VB-1542 10-in. 4/24/1951 I'm gonna dig myself a hole Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0328 10-in. 12/14/1944 Some day baby Lonnie Johnson Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0329 10-in. 12/14/1944 My love is down Lonnie Johnson Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0330 10-in. 12/14/1944 The victim of love Lonnie Johnson Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0331 10-in. 12/14/1944 Watch Shorty Lonnie Johnson Male vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0332 10-in. 12/15/1944 Your money can't buy me Big Joe and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0333 10-in. 12/15/1944 That's all for you Big Joe and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0334 10-in. 12/15/1944 I'm alright now Big Joe and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0335 10-in. 12/15/1944 What you're doing is wrong Big Joe and his Rhythm Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0336 10-in. 12/15/1944 The woman I love Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0337 10-in. 12/15/1944 Detroit blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D4AB-0338 10-in. 12/15/1944 Sure enough I do Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0312 10-in. 2/26/1945 Go back to the country Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0313 10-in. 2/26/1945 Five feet four Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0314 10-in. 2/26/1945 Afraid to trust them Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0315 10-in. 2/26/1945 Whiskey head buddies Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0338 10-in. 7/2/1945 Elevator woman Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0339 10-in. 7/2/1945 G. M. & O. blues Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0340 10-in. 7/2/1945 We got to win Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D5AB-0341 10-in. 7/2/1945 Sonny Boy's jump Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1917 10-in. 8/6/1946 Sonny boy's cold chills Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1918 10-in. 8/6/1946 Mean old highway Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1919 10-in. 8/6/1946 Hoodo hoodo Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1920 10-in. 8/6/1946 Shake the boogie Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica, guitar, piano, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1921 10-in. 8/8/1946 I need my baby Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1922 10-in. 8/8/1946 Ain't gonna drink no more Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1923 10-in. 8/8/1946 Angels in Harlem Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1924 10-in. 8/8/1946 Root doctor blues Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1925 10-in. 8/8/1946 Copper colored mama Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1926 10-in. 8/8/1946 Hold that train, conductor Doctor Clayton Male vocal solo, with piano, guitar, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1939 10-in. 9/6/1946 You got to reap Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, bass and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1940 10-in. 9/6/1946 Chicago blues Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, bass and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1941 10-in. 9/6/1946 Crudup's after hours Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, bass and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1942 10-in. 9/6/1946 I want my lovin' Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, bass and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1943 10-in. 9/6/1946 That's all right Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, bass and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1944 10-in. 9/6/1946 I don't know it Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, bass and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1949 10-in. 9/18/1946 I'm gonna train my baby Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1950 10-in. 9/18/1946 Roll dem bones Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1951 10-in. 9/18/1946 Can't trust myself Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D6VB-1952 10-in. 9/18/1946 I'm not the lad Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0391 10-in. 4/9/1947 Cry your blues away Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, drums, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0392 10-in. 4/9/1947 Crudup's Vicksburg blues Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, bass, and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0393 10-in. 4/9/1947 Gonna be some changes made Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, drums, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0394 10-in. 4/9/1947 Train fare blues Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, drums, and string bass instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0704 10-in. 4/24/1947 The blues what am Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0705 10-in. 4/24/1947 Gonna take my rap Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0706 10-in. 4/24/1947 You got to run me down Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-0707 10-in. 4/24/1947 Chauffer blues Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1032 10-in. 9/18/1947 In love with you Arbee Stidham Male vocal solo, with instrumental sextet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1034 10-in. 9/18/1947 I don't know how to cry Arbee Stidham Male vocal solo, with instrumental sextet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1036 10-in. 9/19/1947 Wonderful time Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica and instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1037 10" 9/19/1947 Sugar gal Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1038 10" 9/19/1947 Willow tree blues Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1040 10-in. 9/23/1947 I know my baby loves me Tampa Red Male vocal solo with instrumental sextet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1041 10-in. 9/23/1947 Blue and all alone Tampa Red Male vocal solo with instrumental sextet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1042 10-in. 9/23/1947 You better woo your baby Tampa Red Male vocal solo with instrumental sextet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1043 10-in. 9/23/1947 Grieving blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo with instrumental sextet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1056 10-in. 10/2/1947 Hand reader blues Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1057 10-in. 10/2/1947 Country woman blues Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1058 10-in. 10/2/1947 You should give some away Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1059 10-in. 10/2/1947 Take a little walk with me Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1060 10-in. 10/7/1947 Katie May Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1061 10-in. 10/7/1947 Hey mama - everything's all right Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1062 10-in. 10/7/1947 Hoodoo lady blues Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1063 10-in. 10/7/1947 Lonesome world to me Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1064 10-in. 10/7/1947 Roberta blues Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1065 10-in. 10/7/1947 Just like a spider Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1066 10-in. 10/7/1947 Someday Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1067 10-in. 10/7/1947 That's why I'm lonesome Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with guitar, string bass, and drums instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1115 10-in. 10/31/1947 Keep jumping Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1117 10-in. 10/31/1947 Roaming and rambling Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1132 10-in. 11/4/1947 She's just my size Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1133 10-in. 11/4/1947 You know how I feel Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1134 10-in. 11/4/1947 Fool about that woman Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1135 10-in. 11/4/1947 Dollar is your best friend Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with washboard band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1145 10-in. 11/10/1947 What a gal Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1146 10-in. 11/10/1947 Signifying woman Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1147 10-in. 11/10/1947 The devil blues Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1148 10-in. 11/10/1947 Jazz Gillum's blues Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1149 10-in. 11/12/1947 Little girl Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica and instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1150 10-in. 11/12/1947 Blues about my baby Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1152 10-in. 11/12/1947 I love you for myself Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica and jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1153 10-in. 11/12/1947 Bring another half a pint Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica and instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1154 10-in. 11/12/1947 Southern dream Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with harmonica and jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1155 10-in. 11/12/1947 Rub-a-Dub Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1156 10-in. 11/12/1947 Better cut that out Sonny Boy Williamson Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1170 10-in. 11/18/1947 Boogie honky tonky Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1171 10-in. 11/18/1947 Booze blues Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1172 10-in. 11/18/1947 Time wasted on you Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1174 10-in. 11/18/1947 Until the cows come home Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1175 10-in. 11/18/1947 High as a Georgia pine Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-1176 10-in. 11/18/1947 I know how you feel Original Honeydrippers ; Roosevelt Sykes Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2362 10-in. 12/10/1947 Farewell, little girl Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2363 10-in. 12/10/1947 Broke and hungry Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2364 10-in. 12/10/1947 Illinois central Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2365 10-in. 12/10/1947 Nappy head woman Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2390 10-in. 12/31/1947 Across the hall blues Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2391 10-in. 12/31/1947 Walking with the blues Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2392 10-in. 12/31/1947 Sweet Lucy blues Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D7VB-2393 10-in. 12/31/1947 No whiskey blues Dr. Clayton's Buddy Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D8VB-3260 10-in. 12/24/1948 What makes these things happen to me Eddie Boyd ; Little Eddie Boyd Trio Male vocal solo with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D8VB-3261 10-in. 12/24/1948 Baby, what's wrong with you Eddie Boyd ; Little Eddie Boyd Trio Male vocal solo with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D8VB-3262 10-in. 12/24/1948 Chicago is just that way Eddie Boyd ; Little Eddie Boyd Trio Male vocal solo with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D8VB-3263 10-in. 12/24/1948 Eddie's blues Eddie Boyd ; Little Eddie Boyd Trio Instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0344 10-in. 1/25/1949 Gonna be some shootin' Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0346 10-in. 1/25/1949 A lie is dangerous Jazz Gillum Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0353 10-in. 1/26/1949 Casey Brown blues Guitar Pete Franklin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0356 10-in. 1/26/1949 Down behind the rise Guitar Pete Franklin Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0388 10-in. 2/25/1949 No. 1 drunkard Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0389 10-in. 2/25/1949 I'm just tired Washboard Sam Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0390 10-in. 2/25/1949 Maybe you'll love me Washboard Sam Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0391 10-in. 2/25/1949 Nothing in rambling Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0418 10-in. 3/10/1949 Tired of worry Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0419 10-in. 3/10/1949 Dust my broom Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0420 10-in. 3/10/1949 Hand me down my walking cane Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0421 10-in. 3/10/1949 Shout, sister, shout Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0422 10-in. 3/11/1949 Come back, baby Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0423 10-in. 3/11/1949 You know that I love you Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0424 10-in. 3/11/1949 Mercy blues Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0425 10-in. 3/11/1949 She's just like Caledonia Arthur Crudup Male vocal solo, with instrumental trio instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0426 10-in. 3/10/1949 What the blues will do Arbee Stidham Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0435 10-in. 3/10/1949 A heart full of misery Arbee Stidham Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0436 10-in. 3/10/1949 Falling blues Arbee Stidham Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0437 10-in. 3/10/1949 You'll be sorry Arbee Stidham Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0438 10-in. 3/10/1949 I've got so many worries Arbee Stidham Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0460 10-in. 3/24/1949 It's a brand new boogey Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0461 10-in. 3/24/1949 Come on, if you're coming Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0462 10-in. 3/24/1949 Please try to see it my way Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-0463 10-in. 3/24/1949 When things go wrong with you Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-1147 10-in. 7/21/1949 Put your money where your mouth is Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-1148 10-in. 7/21/1949 That's her own business Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-1149 10-in. 7/21/1949 It's too late now Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-1150 10-in. 7/21/1949 I'll find my way Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-1999 10-in. 10/27/1949 You said you loved me Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) ; Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-2000 10-in. 10/27/1949 Motherless child blues Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-2001 10-in. 10/27/1949 Gamblin' man Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Victor D9VB-2002 10-in. 10/27/1949 Market street swing Washboard Band (Washboard Sam) ; Washboard Sam Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91074 10-in. 1/14/1937 Hallelujah Joe ain't preachin' no more The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91075 10-in. 1/14/1937 What's my baby doin'? The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91076 10-in. 1/14/1937 It was red The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca C 91123 10-in. 3/1/1937 I feel like going to town The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca C 91124 10-in. 3/1/1937 I'm so glad The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca C 91125 10-in. 3/1/1937 Jam jamboree (Jam sesh jam) The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca C 91126 10-in. 3/1/1937 Down in shady lane The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91130 10-in. 3/12/1937 The dirty dozens Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91131 10-in. 3/12/1937 She brings me down Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91132 10-in. 3/12/1937 Take it easy greasy Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91133 10-in. 3/12/1937 Wet it Frankie Half Pint Jaxon instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91200 10-in. 4/28/1937 I'm cuttin' out The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91201 10-in. 4/28/1937 Hoodooin' woman The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91202 10-in. 4/28/1937 I love that The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91203 10-in. 4/28/1937 My old lady blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91244 10-in. 5/12/1937 Baby won't you tear my clothes The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91245 10-in. 5/12/1937 You drink too much The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91268 10-in. 5/21/1937 I'm Alabama bound The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 91269 10-in. 5/21/1937 Empty bed blues The Harlem Hamfats instrumentalist, string bass  

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Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Knowling, Ransom," accessed April 15, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105976.

Knowling, Ransom. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105976.

"Knowling, Ransom." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 April 2024.

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