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Sonny Boy Williamson

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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.

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101	Do It If You Wanna	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:31
102	Cool, Cool Blues	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:45
103	Come On Back Home	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:48
104	Stop Crying	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:56
105	Eyesight To The Blind	Sonny Boy Williamson	3:04
106	West Memphis Blues	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:51
107	I Cross My Heart	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:45
108	Crazy About You Baby	Sonny Boy Williamson	3:02
109	Nine Below Zero	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:51
110	Mighty Long Time	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:59
111	She Brought Life Back To The Dead	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:32
112	Stop Now Baby	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:44
113	Mr. Downchild	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:31
114	Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:37
115	Pontiac Blues	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:42
116	Too Close Together	Sonny Boy Williamson	2:35
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	2:44

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