Sonny Boy Williamson II

 

Artist:  Sonny Boy Williamson II 
Birth Name:  Alex Or Aleck Ford
Born:  December 5, 1912.  Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
Died:  May 24, 1965 (Aged 53).  Helena, Arkansas, USA
Genre:  Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Band Leader
Instruments:  Singing, Blues Harmonica

Sonny Boy Williamson was an American Blues Harmonica Player, Singer and Songwriter.  He was an early and influential Blues Harp Stylist who recorded successfully in the 1950s and 1960s.  He first recorded with Elmore James and he toured Europe and recorded with English Rock Musicians, including The Yardbirds, The Animals, and Jimmy Page.  The song "Help Me" became a Blues Standard and many Blues and Rock Artists have recorded his songs.

Title:  Mr. Down Child 1951-1954 (2026)

Genre:  Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues

Label:  Jasmine Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Eyesight To The Blind

 2.  Crazy 'Bout You Baby

 3.  Stop Crying

 4.  Do It If You Wanta

 5.  Cool, Cool Blues

 6.  Come On Back Home

 7.  I Cross My Heart

 8.  West Memphis Blues

 9.  Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues

10. Pontiac Blues

11. Mighty Long Time

12. Nine Below Zero

13. She Brought Life Back To The Dead

14. Too Close Together

15. Stop Now Baby

16. Mr. Down Child

17. Cat Hop

18. She's Crazy

19. 309

20. Sonny's Rhythm

21. City Of New Orleans

22. Gettin' Out Of Town

23. Keep It To Yourself

24. Red Hot Kisses

25. Going In Your Direction

26. Empty Bedroom

27. No Nights By Myself

28. Boppin' With Sonny

29. From The Bottom

Mr. Down Child 1951-1954 is the compilation by Sonny Boy Williams II, released on March 12, 2026 by Jasmine Records.