The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson

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Media type: CDs

Artist: Sonny Boy Williamson

Genre: Blues

CD Details

UPC 076732934326

Virtual SKU MWV.B000002OC0.G

Sonny Boy Williamson, born Rice Miller, was a legendary harmonica player who brought the Delta blues sound to Chicago and influenced generations of musicians. Beginning his recording career with Chess Records in 1955, Williamson developed a dynamic, hard-swinging style rooted in juke-joint traditions he honed throughout the South. His exuberant yet intricate harmonica work transformed the instrument from its rural origins into an urban powerhouse, creating a legacy that shaped every blues harp player who followed.

The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson is a 1993 CD collection released by Geffen, featuring 45 recordings from his Chess Records era. These tracks showcase a more refined and urbanized sound compared to his earlier work, while retaining the raw excitement of classic sides. The album includes standout numbers such as “Good Evening Everybody,” “Don’t Start Me To Talkin’,” “All My Love In Vain,” “You Killing Me,” and “Keep It To Yourself,” spanning roughly 2.5 to 3.5 minutes each. Get this essential blues collection on physical media at a used price.

Track List

Good Evening Everybody - 2:35
Don't Start Me To Talkin' - 2:34
All My Love In Vain - 2:50
You Killing Me - 3:30
Let Me Explain - 2:55
Your Imagination - 3:00
Don't Lose Your Eye - 3:04
Keep It To Yourself - 2:50
The Key (To Your Door) - 2:33
Have You Ever Been In Love - 2:55
Fattening Frogs For Snakes - 2:22
I Don't Know - 2:27
Like Wolf - 2:52
Cross My Heart - 3:23
Ninety Nine - 2:39
Born Blind - 2:34
Little Village - 4:06
Unseen Eye - 3:00
Your Funeral And My Trial - 2:31
Keep Your Hands Out Of My Pocket - 2:50
Unseeing Eye - 3:00
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide - 2:19
The Goat - 2:44
Cool Disposition - 2:43
Santa Claus - 2:44
Checkin' Up On My Baby - 1:58
Temperature 110 - 2:17
Lonesome Cabin - 3:04
Somebody Help Me - 2:19
Down Child - 2:36
Trust My Baby - 2:44
Too Close Together - 2:14
Too Young To Die - 3:01
She's My Baby - 2:11
Stop Right Now - 2:26
Too Old To Think - 2:52
One Way Out - 2:02
Nine Below Zero - 3:44
Help Me - 3:10
Bye Bye Bird - 2:39
Bring It On Home - 2:38
Decoration Day - 3:25
Trying To Get Back On My Feet - 2:08
Close To Me - 3:07
I Can't Be Alone - 3:15

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The condition of the disc is listed in. Used - Good

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