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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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Big Mama Thornton
05:30
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Big Mama Thornton
02:35
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Big Mama Thornton
04:28
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Big Mama Thornton
03:20
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105
Big Mama Thornton
03:00
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106
Big Mama Thornton
01:51
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107
Big Mama Thornton
03:50
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108
Big Mama Thornton
04:47
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109
Big Mama Thornton
03:37
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110
Big Mama Thornton
05:49
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111
Big Mama Thornton
04:30
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112
Big Mama Thornton
03:19
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Big Mama Thornton
04:25
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Big Mama Thornton
05:07
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115
Big Mama Thornton
03:24
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Big Mama Thornton
03:11
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Big Mama Thornton
15:56