The Later Years 1939-1947

~ Release by Sonny Boy Williamson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▼CD: 1939 - 1941
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1Honey Bee Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1939-07-21)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1939-07-21)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1939-07-21)
piano:
Walter Davis (on 1939-07-21)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:10
2I Been Dealing With the Devil
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
Sonny Boy Williamson2:50
3War Time Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
Sonny Boy Williamson2:58
4Train Fare Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
Sonny Boy Williamson2:50
5Decoration Day Blues No. 2
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
Sonny Boy Williamson2:53
6New Early in the Morning
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
recording of:
The New Early in the Morning (on 1940-05-17)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Boy Williamson
Sonny Boy Williamson2:43
7Welfare Store Blues
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
recorded at:
RCA Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
Sonny Boy Williamson2:52
8My Little Machine
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:01
9Jivin' the Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1940-05-17)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Fred Williams (on 1940-05-17)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1940-05-17)
piano:
Joshua Altheimer (on 1940-05-17)
Sonny Boy Williamson2:55
10Hobo Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell3:32
11It Seem Like a Dream
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell2:53
12Army Man Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell2:57
1338 Pistol Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell2:48
14Worried Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell2:51
15Biscuit Baking Woman
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell3:07
16Insurance Man Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell3:08
17Up North Blues (There's a Reason)
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-03)
guitar:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-03)
washboard:
Washboard Sam (on 1941-04-03)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-03)
vocals:
Yank Rachell (on 1941-04-03)
Yank Rachell2:48
18Western Union Man
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:03
19Big Apple Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:08
20Springtime Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:03
21My Baby Made a Change
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:13
22Shotgun Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:00
23Coal and Iceman Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:05
24Drink On, Little Girl
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:07
25Mattie Mae Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-04-04)
guitar:
Big Bill Broonzy (on 1941-04-04)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-04-04)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-04-04)
washtub bass:
William Mitchell (on 1941-04-04)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:08
26I'm Gonna Catch You Soon
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-07-02)
double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1941-07-02)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (on 1941-07-02)
piano:
Blind John Davis (on 1941-07-02)
Sonny Boy Williamson2:47
2▶CD: 1941 - 1942
3▶CD: 1942 - 1947
4▶CD: 1947