King Biscuit Time

Born Aleck Miller, Sonny Boy Williamson was known by various names during his career: Rice Miller, Willie Williamson, Little Boy Blue—and some musicologists and critics refer to him as Sonny Boy Williamson II to distinguish him from John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, an earlier blues performer. This collection of early recordings made for Trumpet Records in the 1950s was remastered by Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz in 1993. A reflection of Sonny Boy’s musical style during his appearances on King Biscuit Time radio broadcasts, the album features an actual 15-minute segment from one of the programs. The final track is Elmore James’ classic “Dust My Broom,” with Sonny Boy on harmonica.

Track Listing

101	Do It If You Wanna Sonny Boy Williamson	02:31
102	Cool, Cool Blues Sonny Boy Williamson	02:45
103	Come on Back Home Sonny Boy Williamson	02:48
104	Stop Crying Sonny Boy Williamson	02:56
105	Eyesight to the Blind Sonny Boy Williamson	03:04
106	West Memphis Blues Sonny Boy Williamson	02:51
107	I Cross My Heart Sonny Boy Williamson	02:45
108	Crazy about You Baby Sonny Boy Williamson	03:02
109	Nine Below Zero Sonny Boy Williamson	02:51
110	Mighty Long Time Sonny Boy Williamson	02:59
111	She Brought Life Back to the Dead Sonny Boy Williamson	02:32
112	Stop Now Baby Sonny Boy Williamson	02:44
113	Mr. Downchild Sonny Boy Williamson	02:31
114	Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues Sonny Boy Williamson	02:37
115	Pontiac Blues Sonny Boy Williamson	02:42
116	Too Close Together Sonny Boy Williamson	02:35
117	V-8 Ford / Stormy Monday / Right Now / Come Go With Me Sonny Boy Williamson	13:08
118	Dust My Broom Elmore James with Sonny Boy Williamson	02:44