Title: Mr. Down Child 1951-1954 Artist: Sonny Boy Williamson II Label: Jasmine Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 604988332827 Genre: Blues Release Date: 2026-03-20 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: UNITED KINGDOM - IMPORT
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 "Sonny Boy" 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 label, 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.
Tracks: 1.1 Eyesight To The Blind 1.2 Crazy ’Bout You Baby 1.3 Stop Crying 1.4 Do It If You Wanta 1.5 Cool, Cool Blues 1.6 Come On Back Home 1.7 I Cross My Heart 1.8 West Memphis Blues 1.9 Sonny Boy’s Christmas Blues 1.10 Pontiac Blues 1.11 Mighty Long Time 1.12 Nine Below Zero 1.13 She Brought Life Back To The Dead 1.14 Too Close Together 1.15 Stop Now Baby 1.16 Mr. Down Child 1.17 Cat Hop 1.18 She’s Crazy 1.19 “309” 1.20 Sonny’s Rhythm 1.21 City Of New Orleans 1.22 Gettin’ Out Of Town 1.23 Keep It To Yourself 1.24 Red Hot Kisses 1.25 Going In Your Direction 1.26 Empty Bedroom 1.27 No Nights By Myself 1.28 Boppin’ With Sonny 1.29 From The Bottom
