Koko Taylor at the Folk Fest, 1988

Koko died yesterday at the age of 80. This video is her performing "I Cried Like A Baby." The picture quality is eh, but the sound is sweet.

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Koko Taylor at the Folk Fest, 1988

POSTED: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: Music Blast from the Past

Koko died yesterday at the age of 80. This video is her performing "I Cried Like A Baby." The picture quality is eh, but the sound is sweet.

Lou

Posted 2009-06-04 11:02:46

Oh so sad -- Queen of the Blues you will be soooooooo missed!  Our little world will never be the same!

Ed Hastie

Posted 2009-06-04 16:28:46

Loved this woman, tragic loss for music lovers everywhere.

Levi Landis

Posted 2009-06-05 14:52:03

We love her music, we remember her performance, and we will miss her spirit.



From the folk community

Levi Landis

Executive Director

Philadelphia Folksong Society

Sponsor of the Philadelphia Folk Festival

Lisa W

Posted 2009-06-09 18:10:39

Heaven has such a treasure!!! Sing is Sistah sing it.

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