Sonny Boy Williamson II - King Biscuit Time - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This comprises 46 songs by Berg, the majority written prior to his study with Arnold Schoenberg. This is music that clearly reflects the time of it's composition, between 1901 and 1908. These songs are far too seldom heard.

Christened 'King Biscuit Boy' by Ronnie Hawkins in the late 60s, Richard Newell's first record in 10 years sees him reclaim his crown as Canada's king of the blues harmonica. With his amplifier cranked to the max and possessing a raw power like no other, his close-miked metallic sound rings out like sheet metal through thunder on tracks including 'Georgia Slop', 'Hoodoo Party' and 'I've Done Everything I Can'.

The enigmatic Sonny Boy Williamson II - the man formally known as Rice Miller and Little Boy Blue - overcame controversy surrounding his annexation of John Lee InchSonny BoyInch Williamson's name, to become a Blues Legend in his own right. His lasting influence was immeasurable, and he provided inspiration for the next generation of harp players, notably Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Junior Wells, James Cotton, etcHe was a welcome, regular visitor to the UK and Europe during the early 1960s. This compilation anthologises his earliest recordings, for Lillian McMurry's Trumpet tag, of Jackson, Mississippi. It includes his early regional hits 'Eyesight To The Blind', 'Do It If You Wanta', 'Stop Crying', 'Mighty Long Time', 'Nine Below Zero', 'Mr Down Child', etc. Backing players on these iconic sides include Elmore James, Willie Love, Joe Willie Wilkins and B.B. King.