Subscribe to the podcast with itunes or download this podcast as mp3. My name is melanie and, in some strange twist of fate, im also known as big mama because i started this blog in july of 2006 when my daughter, caroline, was not quite three years old and i was in the process of convincing her that big girls use the potty and big girls dont have pacifiers, thus she thought big was the highest compliment in. Click on the image to visit the home page tribute to jimi hendrix. Big mama thornton music, videos, stats, and photos. She was the first to record leiber and stollers hound dog, in 1952, which became. Related posts with thumbnails for blogger blogger tutorials. Big mama thornton stronger than dirt 1969 flac 1644. Willie mae big mama thornton only notched one national hit in her lifetime, but it was a true monster. Alas, elvis presleys rocking 1956 cover was even bigger, effectively obscuring thornton s chief claim to immortality. Her introduction to music, as with most fellow blues legends, started in the baptist church. In the late summer of 1955, davis recruited four mostly unknown musicians for his first working band the first great quintet. Like all the blues singer, big mama thornton was better recorded live than in a studio.
Billie holiday ive gotta right to sing the blues 2. Big mama thornton with buddy guy, whats not to like. On the 70s, big mama came in montreal and quebec city a lots of time and i have the chance to see her in 1979 when i was 16. Hot on the heels of the 2014s the outsider, the fulllength documentary island bound, and an extensive tour schedule, isle of manborn knowles looks forwards with a collection of new songs marking a return to his roots and the sounds that first ignited his passion for music. Big mama thornton female blues shouter big mama thornton aka powerhouse blues vocalist willie mae thornton was. She could be fun and sassy, and could also be plaintive and emotional. Arhoolies ball n chain is a terrific collection of late60s recordings from big mama thornton. The girls are at it again uk beat girls 19641969 the brit girl emerged at the tail end of americas pop renaissance and on the brink of a british beat boom. May 20, 2016 big mama tornton the complete vanguard recordigs. Willie mae big mama thornton discography usa 45cat. Get big mama thornton setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other big mama thornton fans for free on setlist. She was the one who recorded hound dog and ball and chain long before elvis presley and janis joplin,and was bitter that others had big hits with what were her.
The daughter of a minister, she and her six siblings began to sing at a very early age. She was the first to record the hit song hound dog in 1952. Albums include hound dog night mare, in europe, and big mama thornton vol. Iglauer began managing and booking the band, which toured nationwide and performed with stars like muddy waters and big mama thornton. Big mama thornton stronger than dirt 1969 zero g sound. Explore releases from big mama thornton at discogs. Also, the fund for women artists website has a page dedicated to the big mama thornton project. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from big mama thornton at the discogs marketplace. Her version is on this collection in all its glory. Alas, elvis presley s rocking 1956 cover was even bigger, effectively obscuring thorntons chief claim to immortality. Por enquanto to conseguindo colocar entre 2 e 3 diariamente. Big mama thornton biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Big mama thornton willie mae thornton, december 11, 1926. Find big mama thornton discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Big mama thornton the original hound dog big mama thornton the original hound dog download. Aug 27, 2016 before elvis sang hound dog there was big mama thornton, in 1952, she recorded hound dog while working with another peacock artist, johnny otis. Jul 25, 2018 i hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the music and buy the vinyls, cds and or download from itunes and spotify or other platforms. This cd is one you should add to your blues collection. I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the music and buy the vinyls, cds and or download from itunes and spotify or other platforms. Perguntas, avisos ou problemas no blog, serao atendidos somente atraves do email. Wednesday, july 25, 2018 gunsmoke blues muddy waters, big mama thornton, big joe turner, george. The big mamma that gave birth to elvis and janis women in rock.
After years of bringing you a weekly blues room show each wednesday evening on free fm, year in and year out, 52 weeks a year, with no holiday breaks or holiday pay lol we bring this labor of love or as my father would say, community service to an end. Willie mae thornton december 11, 1926 july 25, 1984, better known as big mama thornton, was an american rhythmandblues singer and songwriter. It was the first release on alligator records, now a major blues label. Big mama thornton biography, albums, streaming links. Willie mae big mama thornton was an american rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. She was the one who recorded hound dog and ball and chain long before elvis presley and janis joplin,and was bitter that others had big hits with what were her originals but in my. Miles davis recording sessions in 1956 4 albums the story of these recordings has been retold many times in jazz literature. Supported on various tracks by lightnin hopkins and larry williams, big mama runs through such familiar items as hound dog, sometimes i have a heartache, sweet little angel, little red rooster, wade in the water and ball and chain. Big mama thornton quotes author of with the muddy waters. Big mama thornton biography, birth date, birth place and. Webmail big mama thornton wikipedia, the free encyclopedia willie mae big mama thornton december 11, 1926 july 25, 1984 was an american rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. Before elvis sang hound dog there was big mama thornton, in 1952, she recorded hound dog while working with another peacock artist, johnny otis. Big mama thornton with muddy waters blues band 1965. The bside was they call me big mama, and the single sold almost two million copies.
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