Williamson, John Lee "Sonny Boy" / Original Sonny Boy Williamson, The
| Album: | Original Sonny Boy Williamson, The | Collection: | Blues | |
| Artist: | Williamson, John Lee "Sonny Boy" | Added: | Jan 2008 | |
| Label: | Jsp Records | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2008-01-20 | Pull Date: | 2008-03-23 | Charts: | Blues |
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Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jun 30, 2018: | blues with a feelin'
Beauty Parlor |
3. | Mar 16, 2013: | blues with a feelin
Lake Michigan Blues, Rachel Blues, J.L. Dairy Blues |
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| 2. | Dec 23, 2017: | blues with a feelin'
All I've Got's Gone, I Have Spent My Bonus |
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Album Review
The Byrd of Paradise
Reviewed 2008-01-22
Reviewed 2008-01-22
The first "blues harmonica star" 1930s and 40s. Killed in 1948 - inspired every harp player since, especially the "other" Sonny Boy who lived until the early 1960s. Set in small bands, usually no drums, deep playing by everyone. Serious lyrics, very topical for the time. A wonderful look and listen into the "real" blues history with a virtual who's who of sidemen. Even Sonny Boy playing sideman at times. With guitar, mandolin, piano. The "real" Sonny Boy Williamson with the real harmonica blues.
Track Listing
| 1. | I Have Spent My Bonus | 14. | Deep South | |||
| 2. | Cna | 15. | Beauty Parlor | |||
| 3. | Lose Your Mann | 16. | Until My Love Come Down | |||
| 4. | All I've Got's Gone | 17. | Katy Fly | |||
| 5. | A Ramblin' Mind | 18. | Big Boat | |||
| 6. | Now I Stay Away | 19. | Only Boy Child | |||
| 7. | My Little Cornelius | 20. | Lonesome Man | |||
| 8. | Decoration Blues | 21. | Mean Actin' Mama | |||
| 9. | You Can Lead Me | 22. | Stuff Stomp | |||
| 10. | Moonshine | 23. | J.L. Dairy Blues | |||
| 11. | Miss Louisa Blues | 24. | Rachel Blues | |||
| 12. | Sunny Land | 25. | Lake Michigan Blues | |||
| 13. | I'm Tired Trucking My Blues Away | . |