Sonny Boy Williamson II - [1951-1954] Goin' in Your Direction (FLAC)

Sonny Boy Williamson II - [1951-1954] Goin' in Your Direction (FLAC)
Release Date: 1994
Recording Date: July 24, 1951 - November 12, 1954


Review by Ron Wynn:
Alligator continues its Trumpet reissue series with an excellent 15-cut anthology covering early Rice Miller (Sonny Boy Williamson II) material, some of it also including guitarist Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup and guitarist Bobo "Slim" Thomas. Miller was honing the uncanny technique that made him a harmonica legend, playing long overtones, spitting lines, droning and angular phrases that are now part of blues lore. His voice was gaining strength and stature, and he repeatedly demonstrated the kind of vocal character and instrumental acumen later immortalized on his Chess sessions. Alligator has found a genuine treasure chest with this series.


Track List:
1. Goin' In Your Direction
2. From The Bottom
3. No Nights By Myself
4. Boppin' With Sonny
5. Empty Bedroom
6. Red Hot Kisses
7. Gettin' Out Of Town
8. Cat Hop
9. She Brought Life Back To The Dead
10. I'm Not Beggin' Nobody
11. She's Crazy
12. Sonny's Rhythm #2
13. Make A Little Love With Me
14. Gonna Find My Baby
15. Catfish Blues