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Down & Out Blues
CD (Item 503824) Chess, Early 60s — Condition: Used
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Raw blues from Sonny Boy Williamson – harmonica, guitar, and some rough drumming underneath the vocals – all in a mode that has plenty of early Chess Records grit! And despite the "down and out" title and cover image, Sonny's got a heck of a lot of punch here – an approach to the blues that is almost more vibrant than some of his Chess contemporaries, and which brings a bit of R&B "umph" to the mix! Tracks were recorded over a number of sessions in the late 50s – and titles include "Dissatisfied", "Don't Start Me To Talkin", "I Don't Know", "Wake Up Baby", and "99". © 1996-2023, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(MCA/Original Chess Masters pressing.)
(MCA/Original Chess Masters pressing.)
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