Podcast and Blues

Ed Cook - WVON, Chicago - January 29, 1966
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Good evening everyone. Today I'm going to talk about Ed “Nassau Daddy” Cook. Ed Cook was a beloved DJ for WVON-one of Chicago's first major black radio stations. Ed Cook played rhythm and blues. He played Sonny Boy Williamson's Bring It On Home. Sometimes he was a little upset while doing his job because things weren't quite turning out the way he wanted. I can truly understand.

Ed: Hold it man! Hold it! Shoot! Messing up already!

Ed Cook switched the record to Sonny Boy Williamson because the wrong record was playing. He wasn't in a good mood. Cook had things to say about the weather.

(Ed Talking)

Yes, I can truly understand Ed Cook. When it turns cold in the winter, things start happening, and it's aggravating.

Ed Cook played B.B. King and mentioned that king used to be a DJ, and said that he was smart to quit and become a musician.

(Ed Talking)

Well, I hope you enjoyed getting to know something about DJ Ed Cook. I certainly did. I enjoyed hearing his conversations in the radio world. If you would like to hear the full broadcast, you can go to archive.org.

I'm Gail Nobles. Goodbye friends. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.