Blues Classics By Sonny Boy Williamson

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Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
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A1Groundhog 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)
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A2Collector Man
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)
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A3Until My Love Comes Down
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)
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A4You Give an Account
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)
recording of:
You Give an Account
writer:
Sleepy John Estes
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A5Western 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)
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A6Shotgun 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)
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A7Welfare Store
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (Blues drummer) (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1940-05-17)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
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A8She Don’t Love 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)
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B1Black Panther 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)
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B2Bad Luck 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)
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B3My Black Name
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)
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B4Jivin’ the 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)
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B5My Little Machine
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)
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B6Joe Louis and John Henry
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)
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B7Sloppy 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)
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B8Check Up on My Baby
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)
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