Sonny Boy Williamson 1: Bluebird Blues
Label : RCA International
Released 1970
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Bluebird Blues covers the recordings Sonny Boy Williamson made for the Bluebird label in 1937-1938. Williamson was one of the first blues harmonica players to make an impact and his rough and ready style became an inspiration to many other players, most notably Rice Miller (also known as Sonny Boy Williamson), who made off with Williamson's name and style. The original Sonny Boy's vocals are a delight, too. They are tough and raw, but with a hint of humor. The cuts here represent the best of his Bluebird sides and are all exciting and memorable.
Tracklist
01- Honey Bee Blues
02- Whiskey Headed Blues
03- Lord, Oh Lord Blues
04- Shannon Street Blues
05- You've Been Foolin' Round Downtown
06- Deep Down In The Ground
07- Number Five Blues
08- Christmas Morning Blues
09- Susie Q
1o- Bluebird Blues Part 2
11- Little Girl Blues
12- Low Down Ways
13- Goodbye Red
14- The Right Kind Of Life
15- Insurance Man Blues
16- Rainy Day Blues
Tracks 01-06 Recorded 17 June 1938 (Aurora Illinois)
SonnyBoy Williamson – vocal,hca
Walter Davis – piano
Joe Williams- gtr
Yank Rachel – mandolin
Tracks 07-16 Recorded 17 December 1938 (Aurora Illinois)
SonnyBoy Williamson – vocal,hca
Speckled Red- piano
Willie Hatcher- mandolin (prob)
Eobert Lee McCoy – gtr (prob)