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A fine tribute to one of the harmonica's true innovators... The story goes that, as a boy growing up in Chicago, Billy Boy Arnold once knocked on the door of his idol, Sonny Boy Williamson, to ask the master for harmonica lessons. Whether Mr. Williamson recognized raw talent right from the start, or simply admired Arnold’s chutzpah, he graciously took the youngster in, teaching young Billy Boy...
I know this is an Al Jolson song. I chose it because it's poignant in so many ways. When I look at my boys, I see great things. I see everything I couldn't achieve because of circumstance or simply a lack of imagination. I see dreams and aspirations that shame my own lack of ambition. On a Saturday night in November, seven Long Island teenagers hunted down and murdered an Ecuadorian immigrant,...
I know this is an Al Jolson song. I chose it because it’s poignant in so many ways. When I look at my boys, I see great things. I see everything I couldn’t achieve because of circumstance or simply a lack of imagination. I see dreams and aspirations that shame my own lack of ambition. On a [...]
Sonny Boy Williamson is one of my favorite bluesmen, along with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner and Bobby Bland. I am amazed that some people think of this music as primitive, but I seriously doubt that Bach or Mozart could play a harmonica with no hands, let alone place it between their nose and upper lip and produce anything worth hearing. Here he is playing as a sideman with Muddy:...
Anyone who has read my blog the past three years knows that I have been stunned that I could not find a tub of Caramel Frosting at any grocery store in Greensboro. I just gave up and depended upon Mom to bring a couple tubs from Ingles in Asheville when she came down to visit. Well, Sonny Boy and I were at SuperWalmart today (the economy sent me back to an old favorite in recent months). We...
For your weekend, a poet's sampler from Patrick Moran , whose poems, according to D.A. Powell, ". . . are more deeply indebted to the music of Junior Brown, Paul Butterfield, and Sonny Boy Williamson."
James Cottons hard-driving, powerful harmonica performances have earned him a reputation as a foot-stomping, infectious good-time entertainer. In the course of his career, James Cotton has racked up an impressive series of ten critically-acclaimed albums.James Cottons musical career began in 1944, when at the tender age of 9 he left home to travel with his musical mentor Sonny Boy Williamson....
... at 11:30 AM Oh Well.Posted By: carolo | November 06, 2008 at 11:30 AM I agree with pupster, since sonny boy decided he was too unpopular and didn't want to face defeat he bowed out. Too bad daddy didn't retire this year. I am just sorry we couldn't defeat him in the general election. I hope this will be his last election. Maybe that's why he decided to step down. Grooming someone to take...
Born in ShreveportLouisiana to a traveling man…singer, songwriter, Teresa Lynne can blow your mind playing Harmonica or break your heart with her whisky throated vocals. Teresa has been influenced by some great blues legends such as Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters and James Cotton. Teresa was thrilled when James Cotton came to one of her shows and got up and jammed with her. Later he was...
While "Jazz Singer" star 's "Sonny Boy" became his biggest hit, the song, part of 1928's "The Singing Fool"was actually written as a joke to showcase "Jolson's most noxious quality, his sentimentality."
Living Blues (1-2/95, p.104) - "...Along with several originals, the duo samples Sonny Boy Williamson II, Muddy Waters, Floyd Jones, Big Maceo, Otis Spann, Big Walter and Mercy Dee. If this sort of uncluttered and introspective blues session sounds appealing, this disc comes highly recommended. Personnel includes: Little Anthony Geraci (vocals, piano); Sugar Ray Norcia (harmonica). Tracks:...
Blues harmonica legend Carey Bell created his own style after learning from the masters: Big Walter, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy II. A veteran of both Muddy Waters' & Willie Dixon's bands. He celebrated his 70th birthday just after this recording and is still going strong. Lurrie Bell, Carey's eldest son, has recorded a handful of albums with his father starting with 1977's Heartaches and...
Even though I still feel like a newbie to Gboro, I have heard of the intense Grimsley-Page high school rivalry. Hubby has taken Sonny Boy to the annual football games the past couple year. All four of us went Friday night in non-stop rain, wind, and greatly reduced temperatures from the day before. I was so grateful to the Booster moms who make sure they sell hot chocolate at those things. The...
