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Big Mama Thornton
In Europe CD artwork
In Europe CD artwork
In Europe vinyl LP artwork
In Europe vinyl LP artwork
In 1965, Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz recorded legendary R&B singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton in London, England. Big Mama was backed by a stellar blues band with Buddy Guy on guitar, Eddie Boyd on piano, and Fred Below on drums. Mississippi Fred McDowell on slide guitar and Walter Horton on harmonica sat in on several numbers. The result was one of the best albums ever recorded by Big Mama and includes two versions of her hit song “Hound Dog.” Other standout numbers are her versions of “Little Red Rooster” and “Chauffeur Blues.” The recording closes with a conversation between Big Mama and Strachwitz.

Track Listing

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Sweet Little Angel Big Mama Thornton 05:30
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The Place Big Mama Thornton 02:35
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Little Red Rooster Big Mama Thornton 04:28
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Unlucky Girl Big Mama Thornton 03:20
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Hound Dog (Take 1) Big Mama Thornton 03:00
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Swing It on Home (Take 1) Big Mama Thornton 01:51
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Your Love Is Where It Ought to Be Big Mama Thornton 03:50
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Session Blues Big Mama Thornton 04:47
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Down Home Shake-Down Big Mama Thornton 03:37
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My Heavy Load Big Mama Thornton 05:49
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School Boy Big Mama Thornton 04:30
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I Need Your Love Big Mama Thornton 03:19
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Good Time in London Big Mama Thornton 04:25
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Chauffeur Blues Big Mama Thornton 05:07
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Swing It on Home Big Mama Thornton 03:24
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Hound Dog (Take 2) Big Mama Thornton 03:11
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Big Mama Talks to Chris Strachwitz Big Mama Thornton 15:56