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Sonny Boy Williamson II

Blues
As a child, John Lee Williamson - "Sonny Boy" because of his young age - gravitated towards Sleepy John Estes and his harmonica player Hammie Nixon in Brownsville and Memphis. Taking his cue from Nixon's harmonica playing and Estes' singing, "Sonny Boy" built up a strong local reputation before moving to Chicago in 1934. In 1937, he had the opportunity to record a memorable session with Robert Nighthawk and Big Joe Williams, including "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl", "Sugar Mama" and "Bottle Up And Go"! The success of Good Morning Little Schoolgirl led to frequent studio appeara...
Songs
Don't Start Me To Talkin'
Don't Start Me To Talkin'Sonny Boy Williamson II

Down & Out Blues

2:34

Don't Start Me To Talkin'
Don't Start Me To Talkin'Sonny Boy Williamson II

Saga Blues: Harmonica Wizard

Keep It To Yourself
Keep It To YourselfSonny Boy Williamson II

Down & Out Blues

2:48

Baby Please Don't Go
Baby Please Don't GoBig Joe Williams and Sonny Boy Williamson II

Po' Joe

Nine Below Zero
Nine Below ZeroSonny Boy Williamson II

Mark Lamarr's Rhythm & Blues Christmas

3:27

Your Funeral and My Trial
Your Funeral and My TrialSonny Boy Williamson II

Down & Out Blues

2:29