Tommy McClennan Day

Tommy McClennan (January 4, 1905 – May 9, 1961) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist.

McClennan was born in Durant, Mississippi, and grew up in the town. He played and sang blues in a rough, energetic style.

He made a series of recordings for Bluebird Records from 1939 through 1942. He regularly played with his friend Robert Petway. His voice is heard in the background on Petway’s recording of “Boogie Woogie Woman” (1942). McClennan’s singles in this period included “Bottle It Up and Go“, “New Highway No. 51”, “Shake ‘Em on Down“, and “Whiskey Head Woman”

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