Release Date: 1/01/1964
Recording Date: 1/1959
Tracks: 12
Length: 00:34:02 Hrs
Label: Chess
Type: CD,LP
- Genre/Styles
- Chicago Blues, Electric Chicago Blues, Electric Delta Blues, Electric Harmonica Blues, Harmonica Blues, Delta Blues
Album Tracks (12)
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What the Critics Say
Retaining photographer Don Bronstein's cover shot of a disheveled bum lying on the sidewalk (some former Chess artist, perhaps?) Sonny Boy Williamson's original 1959 album made it to digital reissue but has now been supplanted by MCA's exhaustive The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson. Still, for a budget price, there are a dozen unforgettable tracks: "Don't Start Me to Talkin'," and his Checker debut; "All My Love in Vain," "Wake Up Baby," "99," "Cross My Heart," "Let Me Explain," and "The Key (To Your Door)." ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide




