Original Sonny Boy Williamson, The
Blues
| Jan 2008
Reviews
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.
Recent airplay
Beauty Parlor
blues with a feelin' — Jun 30, 2018
All I've Got's Gone, I Have Spent My Bonus
blues with a feelin' — Dec 23, 2017
Lake Michigan Blues, Rachel Blues, J.L. Dairy Blues
blues with a feelin — Mar 16, 2013
Charting
2008-01-20 — 2008-03-23
Blues
Track listing
| 1. | I Have Spent My Bonus | ||
| 2. | Cna | ||
| 3. | Lose Your Mann | ||
| 4. | All I've Got's Gone | ||
| 5. | A Ramblin' Mind | ||
| 6. | Now I Stay Away | ||
| 7. | My Little Cornelius | ||
| 8. | Decoration Blues | ||
| 9. | You Can Lead Me | ||
| 10. | Moonshine | ||
| 11. | Miss Louisa Blues | ||
| 12. | Sunny Land | ||
| 13. | I'm Tired Trucking My Blues Away | ||
| 14. | Deep South | ||
| 15. | Beauty Parlor | ||
| 16. | Until My Love Come Down | ||
| 17. | Katy Fly | ||
| 18. | Big Boat | ||
| 19. | Only Boy Child | ||
| 20. | Lonesome Man | ||
| 21. | Mean Actin' Mama | ||
| 22. | Stuff Stomp | ||
| 23. | J.L. Dairy Blues | ||
| 24. | Rachel Blues | ||
| 25. | Lake Michigan Blues |