The Essential

~ Release by Big Joe Williams (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD
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1Baby Please Don't Go
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1935-10-31)
fiddle:
Dad Tracy (on 1935-10-31)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1935-10-31)
washboard:
Kokomo (on 1935-10-31)
background vocals:
Chasey Collins (on 1935-10-31)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1935-10-31)
recording of:
Baby, Please Don’t Go (on 1935-10-31)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
publisher:
EMI Full Keel Music, Leeds Music Corp., MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), MCA Music Ltd. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
version of:
Another Man Done Gone
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2Crawlin' King Snake
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-03-27)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-03-27)
washtub bass and washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-03-27)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-03-27)
recording of:
Crawlin' King Snake
writer:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
arranger:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!)
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3Long Tall Woman, Skinny Mama Too
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4Highway 49
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-12-12)
bass and washtub bass [imitation bass]:
Alfred Elkins (on 1941-12-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-12-12)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-12-12)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-12-12)
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5That Thing's In Town
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6King Biscuit Stomp
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-12-18)
bass and double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-12-18)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-12-18)
membranophone:
Lawrence "Judge" Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
recording of:
King Biscuit Stomp (on 1947-12-18)
writer:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
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7Sloppy Drunk Blues
recording of:
Sloppy Drunk
writer:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
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8Peach Orchard Mama
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-03-27)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-03-27)
washtub bass and washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-03-27)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-03-27)
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9Jump, Baby, Jump!
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10Delta Blues
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11Stack Of Dollars
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12Throw A Boogie Woogie
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13Drop Down Blues
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14Somebody's Been Worryin'
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1945-07-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Jump Jackson (on 1945-07-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1945-07-12)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1945-07-12)
membranophone:
Armand “Jump” Jackson (on 1945-07-12)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1945-07-12)
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15Don't Leave Me Here
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16Banta Rooster Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-12-18)
bass and double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-12-18)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-12-18)
membranophone:
Lawrence "Judge" Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
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17Blues Left Texas
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18I'm Getting Wild About Her
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-03-27)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-03-27)
washtub bass and washtub bass [imitation bass]:
William Mitchell (blues bassist) (on 1941-03-27)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-03-27)
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19Walk On, Little Girl
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20Mellow Peaches
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21P Vine Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-12-18)
bass:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-12-18)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-12-18)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-12-18)
membranophone:
Lawrence "Judge" Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-12-18)
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22No.13 Highway
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23I Got A Bad Mind
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24Arkansas Woman
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25I Done Stop Hollering
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
double bass:
Ransom Knowling (on 1961-07-20)
guitar:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1961-07-20)
recording of:
I Done Stop Hollering (on 1961-07-20)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
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2▼CD
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1I Got The Best King Biscuit
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2No More Whiskey
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3Down In The Bottom
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4Jiving The Blues
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5Goin' Back
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6Overhaul Your Machine
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7Somebody's Been Borrowing That Stuff
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1935-02-25)
guitar:
Henry Townsend (on 1935-02-25) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1935-02-25)
lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1935-02-25)
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8Drop Down Mama
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9Mellow Apples
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1947-07-22)
bass and double bass [bass]:
Ransom Knowling (on 1947-07-22)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Judge Lawrence Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-07-22)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-07-22)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1947-07-22)
membranophone:
Lawrence "Judge" Riley (early blues drummer) (on 1947-07-22)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1947-07-22)
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10Juanita
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11Someday Baby
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-12-12)
bass, washtub bass and washtub bass [imitation bass]:
Alfred Elkins (on 1941-12-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-12-12)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-12-12)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-12-12)
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12Mama Don't Allow Me
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13Bad Heart Blues
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14Break 'Em On Down
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1941-12-12)
bass and washtub bass [imitation bass]:
Alfred Elkins (on 1941-12-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1941-12-12)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1941-12-12)
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15Greystone Blues
recorded in:
Chris Strachwitz cabin near Holy City, CA, California, United States (on 1960-10-05)
guitar:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
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16Overhauling Blues
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17Yo Yo Blues
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18My Baby Keeps Hanging Around
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19Tijuana Blues
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20Four Corners Of The World
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21Indiana Woman Blues
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1961-07-20)
guitar:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
vocals:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
recording of:
Indiana Woman Blues
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2245 Blues
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23Poor Beggar
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24Shetland Pony Blues
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25Haunted House Blues
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