Key data:

 1930s

 Richland, Mississippi 

 1 “A-list” album (1960)

 died 1963, aged 45

The Jukebox Pick (of 49):

 The Sun Is Shining

 (Elmore James)

 Elmore James

  “Utterly perfect” Blues / Rhythm n Blues

 First out as the b-side of “I Can’t Hold Out” in May, 1960.