Blues Archive: The Story of the Blues: Chapter 12

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Tracklist

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1▼CD: Early in the Morning
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1Worried Me Blues
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-11-11)
guitar:
Henry Townsend (on 1937-11-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-11-11)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1937-11-11)
2:31
2Black Gal Blues
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-11-11)
guitar:
Henry Townsend (on 1937-11-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-11-11)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1937-11-11)
2:48
3Frigidaire Blues
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-11-11)
guitar:
Henry Townsend (on 1937-11-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-11-11)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1937-11-11)
3:02
4Suzanna Blues
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-11-11)
guitar:
Henry Townsend (on 1937-11-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-11-11)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1937-11-11)
2:59
5Early in the Morning
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-11-11)
guitar:
Henry Townsend (on 1937-11-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-11-11)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1937-11-11)
recording of:
Early in the Morning (on 1937-11-11)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948)
publisher:
MCA Music Ltd.
2:48
6Sugar Mama Blues
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-05-05)
guitar:
Robert Lee McCoy (on 1937-05-05) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1937-05-05)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-05-05)
2:57
7Skinny Woman
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-05-05)
guitar:
Robert Lee McCoy (on 1937-05-05) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1937-05-05)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-05-05)
3:00
8My Little Cornelius
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-03-13)
guitar:
Elijah Jones (blues vocalist and guitarist) (on 1938-03-13) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1938-03-13)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-03-13)
mandolin:
Yank Rachell (on 1938-03-13)
3:10
9Decoration Blues
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-03-13)
guitar:
Elijah Jones (blues vocalist and guitarist) (on 1938-03-13) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1938-03-13)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-03-13)
mandolin:
Yank Rachell (on 1938-03-13)
3:30
10You Can Lead Me
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-03-13)
guitar:
Elijah Jones (blues vocalist and guitarist) (on 1938-03-13) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1938-03-13)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-03-13)
mandolin:
Yank Rachell (on 1938-03-13)
3:09
11Miss Louisa Blues
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-03-13)
guitar:
Elijah Jones (blues vocalist and guitarist) (on 1938-03-13) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1938-03-13)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-03-13)
mandolin:
Yank Rachell (on 1938-03-13)
2:56
12Sunnyland
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-03-13)
guitar:
Elijah Jones (blues vocalist and guitarist) (on 1938-03-13) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1938-03-13)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-03-13)
mandolin:
Yank Rachell (on 1938-03-13)
3:18
13I’m Tired Trucking My Blues Away
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-03-13)
guitar:
Elijah Jones (blues vocalist and guitarist) (on 1938-03-13), Yank Rachell (on 1938-03-13) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1938-03-13)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-03-13)
2:57
14Beauty Parlor
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-03-13)
guitar:
Elijah Jones (blues vocalist and guitarist) (on 1938-03-13) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1938-03-13)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-03-13)
mandolin:
Yank Rachell (on 1938-03-13)
3:27
15My Baby I’ve Been Your Slave
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1938-06-17)
guitar:
“Jackson” Joe Williams (on 1938-06-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1938-06-17)
mandolin:
Yank Rachell (on 1938-06-17)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1938-06-17)
3:04
16Doggin’ My Love Around
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1939-07-21)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1939-07-21)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1939-07-21)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1939-07-21)
3:15
17Little Low Woman Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1939-07-21)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1939-07-21)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1939-07-21)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1939-07-21)
2:48
18Sugar Mama Blues No. 2
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1939-07-21)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1939-07-21)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1939-07-21)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1939-07-21)
3:10
19Good Gal Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1939-07-21)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1939-07-21)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1939-07-21)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1939-07-21)
2:46
20I’m Not Pleasing You
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1939-07-21)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1939-07-21)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1939-07-21)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1939-07-21)
2:46
21Honey Bee Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1939-07-21)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1939-07-21)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1939-07-21)
piano:
Walter Davis (American blues singer and pianist) (on 1939-07-21)
3:06
2▼CD: Broken Heart Blues
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1She Was a Dreamer
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1941-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-07-02)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-07-02)
2:38
2Decoration Day Blues No. 2
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (Blues drummer) (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
2:51
3Western Union Man
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-04-04)
3:01
4Springtime Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-04-04)
3:01
5War Time Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (Blues drummer) (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
2:57
6Sloppy Drunk Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1941-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-07-02)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-07-02)
recording of:
Sloppy Drunk Blues
lyricist and composer:
John Lee Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948)
3:14
7Shotgun Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-04-04)
2:57
8New Early in the Morning
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (Blues drummer) (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
recording of:
The New Early in the Morning (on 1940-05-17)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948)
2:41
9You Got to Step Back
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1941-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-07-02)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-07-02)
2:56
10Drink on Little Girl
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-04-04)
3:05
11My Baby Made a Change
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-04-04)
3:10
12Million Years Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1941-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-07-02)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-07-02)
3:03
13I Been Dealing With the Devil
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (Blues drummer) (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
2:49
14Broken Heart Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-12-11)
guitar:
“Papa” Charlie McCoy (1930's delta blues musician) (on 1941-12-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-12-11)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-12-11)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
Alfred Elkins (on 1941-12-11)
2:50
15She Don’t Leave Me That Way
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-12-11)
guitar:
“Papa” Charlie McCoy (1930's delta blues musician) (on 1941-12-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-12-11)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-12-11)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-12-11)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
Alfred Elkins (on 1941-12-11)
2:40
16Cool and Iceman Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-04-04)
3:04
17Springtime Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-04-04)
3:02
18I’m Gonna Catch You Soon
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1941-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-07-02)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-07-02)
2:46
19Blues That Made Me Drunk
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1942-07-30)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1942-07-30)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1942-07-30)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1942-07-30)
washtub bass:
Alfred Elkins (on 1942-07-30)
2:59
20Come on Baby and Take a Walk
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1942-07-30)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1942-07-30)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1942-07-30)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1942-07-30)
washtub bass:
Alfred Elkins (on 1942-07-30)
2:48
21Mellow Chick 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)
2:33