Sonny Boy Williamson Down And Out Blues

180g Record 2LP Special Gatefold Set

Factory Sealed

 

The story of Sonny Boy Williamson could fill a book in itself - not least because there were two of them! The first, John Lee Williamson, was a master of cross-note tuning, playing the harmonica a fourth key above that of the music and by using drawn, rather than blown, notes produced a slurred, almost vocal melody line. The second, real name Aleck 'Rice' Miller, is better known in Europe for, unlike the original who died in 1948, this Sonny Boy, whose music you will hear here, was around until 1965 and able to come to Europe to cash in on the British blues boom. He may not have been the first Sonny Boy, but Aleck 'Rice' Miller certainly made a name for himself. His recordings will remain popular for as long as the blues is played; enjoy some of the very best on this 2LP Gatefold 180g vinyl edition.

 

Lp : 1

Side: 1

  1. All My Love in Vain

  2. The Key (To Your Door)

  3. Keep It to Yourself

  4. Dissatisfied

  5. Fattening Frogs for Snakes

  6. Wake Up Baby

  7. Your Funeral and My Trial

  8. Ninety Nine

 

Side 2

  9. I Cross My Heart

  10. Let Me Explain

  11. Don't Start Me Talkin'

  12. I Don't Know

  13. Your Imagination

  14. Born Blind

  15. Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

  16. Unseeing Eye

 

Lp : 2

Side 1

  1. Crazy 'Bout You Baby

  2. Eyesight to the Blind

  3. Cool, Cool Blues

  4. Do It If You Wanna

  5. Come On Back Home

  6. Stop Crying

  7. West Memphis Blues

 

Side 2

  8. Pontiac Blues

  9. Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues

  10. Mighty Long Time

  11. Nine Below Zero

  12. Mr. Down Child

  13. Stop Now Baby

  14. Too Close Together