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[[Image:blues.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Album cover of the musical group "The Association" on which "Dubuque Blues" can be heard.]]
[[Image:blues.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Album cover of the musical group "The Association" on which "Dubuque Blues" can be heard.]]
[[Image:association.png|left|thumb|250px|Recording of "Dubuque Blues"]]
[[Image:association.png|left|thumb|250px|Recording of "Dubuque Blues"]]
DUBUQUE BLUES. The only musical tribute written for Dubuque by a nationally recognized musical group. In 1967 “The Association,” one of the 1960s most popular bands, performed in the Locust Street Parking Ramp at a teen dance.  
DUBUQUE BLUES. In 1967 “The Association,” one of the 1960s most popular bands, performed in the Locust Street Parking Ramp at a teen dance.  


Jules Alexander, a member of the band, wrote the tune that was released on an album in 1969. The song sold well locally, but never achieved nationwide popularity.
Jules Alexander, a member of the band, wrote the tune that was released on an album in 1969. The song sold well locally, but never achieved nationwide popularity.
See: [[DUBUQUE (SONG)]] for another musical tribute.


[[Category: Songs]]
[[Category: Songs]]

Revision as of 18:46, 9 July 2013

DUBUQUE BLUES.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP9Fz69Yin0

Dubuque Blues from YouTube user TheWCA2011.

Album cover of the musical group "The Association" on which "Dubuque Blues" can be heard.
Recording of "Dubuque Blues"

DUBUQUE BLUES. In 1967 “The Association,” one of the 1960s most popular bands, performed in the Locust Street Parking Ramp at a teen dance.

Jules Alexander, a member of the band, wrote the tune that was released on an album in 1969. The song sold well locally, but never achieved nationwide popularity.

See: DUBUQUE (SONG) for another musical tribute.