Vol. 3 1944-1947

~ Release by Sonny Boy Williamson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Win the War Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1944-12-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Armand “Jump” Jackson (on 1944-12-14)
guitar:
Ted Summitt (on 1944-12-14)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1944-12-14)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1944-12-14)
recording of:
Win the War Blues (Publisher work code 00000000324855) (on 1944-12-14)
lyricist and composer:
Williamson Willie (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
sub-publisher:
BMG Rights Management GmbH (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG” (2008–present))
2:47
2Desperado Woman
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1944-12-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Armand “Jump” Jackson (on 1944-12-14)
guitar:
Ted Summitt (on 1944-12-14)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1944-12-14)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1944-12-14)
2:40
3Sonny Boy’s Jump
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1945-07-02)
guitar:
Sid Cox (on 1945-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1945-07-02)
piano:
Eddie Boyd (blues pianist) (on 1945-07-02)
2:48
4G.M. & O. Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1945-07-02)
guitar:
Sid Cox (on 1945-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1945-07-02)
piano:
Eddie Boyd (blues pianist) (on 1945-07-02)
2:44
5Early in the Morning
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-10-19)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Charles Saunders (on 1945-10-19)
guitar:
Tampa Red (on 1945-10-19)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1945-10-19)
piano:
Big Maceo (on 1945-10-19)
recording of:
Early in the Morning (on 1945-10-19)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948)
publisher:
MCA Music Ltd.
3:02
6Stop Breaking Down
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-10-19)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Charles Saunders (on 1945-10-19)
guitar:
Tampa Red (on 1945-10-19)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1945-10-19)
piano:
Big Maceo (on 1945-10-19)
cover recording of:
Stop Breaking Down Blues (on 1945-10-19)
lyricist and composer:
Robert Johnson (1930s blues legend)
publisher:
MPCA King of Spades
2:58
7Shake the Boogie
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1946-08-06)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1946-08-06)
guitar:
Willie Lacey (on 1946-08-06)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1946-08-06)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1946-08-06)
52:48
8Mean Old Highway
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1946-08-06)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1946-08-06)
guitar:
Willie Lacey (on 1946-08-06)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1946-08-06)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1946-08-06)
3:24
9Sonny Boy’s Cold Chills
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1946-08-06)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1946-08-06)
guitar:
Willie Lacey (on 1946-08-06)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1946-08-06)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1946-08-06)
3:06
10Apple Tree Swing
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-03-28)
double bass [bass]:
Willie Dixon (on 1947-03-28)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Charles Saunders (on 1947-03-28)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1947-03-28)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-03-28)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1947-03-28)
2:25
11Lacey Belle
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-03-28)
double bass [bass]:
Willie Dixon (on 1947-03-28)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Charles Saunders (on 1947-03-28)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1947-03-28)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-03-28)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1947-03-28)
2:51
12Sugar Gal
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-09-19)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-09-19)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-09-19)
guitar:
Willie Lacey (on 1947-09-19)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-09-19)
piano:
Eddie Boyd (blues pianist) (on 1947-09-19)
3:02
13Willow Tree Gal
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-09-19)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-09-19)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-09-19)
guitar:
Willie Lacey (on 1947-09-19)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-09-19)
piano:
Eddie Boyd (blues pianist) (on 1947-09-19)
3:14
14Wonderful Time
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-09-19)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-09-19)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-09-19)
guitar:
Willie Lacey (on 1947-09-19)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-09-19)
piano:
Eddie Boyd (blues pianist) (on 1947-09-19)
3:05
15Better Cut That Out
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-11-12)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-11-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-11-12)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1947-11-12)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-11-12)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1947-11-12)
2:59
16Blues About My Baby
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-11-12)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-11-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-11-12)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1947-11-12)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-11-12)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1947-11-12)
2:59
17Southern Dream
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-11-12)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-11-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-11-12)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1947-11-12)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-11-12)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1947-11-12)
2:47
18Rub a Dub
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-11-12)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-11-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-11-12)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1947-11-12)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-11-12)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1947-11-12)
2:42
19I’m a Highway Man
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-12-18)
bass and double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-12-18)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-12-18)
membranophone:
Lawrence "Judge" Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
2:51
20P. Vine Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-12-18)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-12-18)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
guitar:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-12-18)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
3:08