Charly Blues Masterworks Vol. 44. - Willie Mabon: The Seventh Son (1993)
Charly Blues Masterworks Vol. 44. - Willie Mabon: The Seventh Son (1993)
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Willie Mabon (October 24, 1925 – April 19, 1985) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist.
Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Hollywood, Memphis, Tennessee, he had become known as a singer and pianist by the time he moved to Chicago in 1942. He formed a group, the Blues Rockers, and in 1949 began recording for the Aristocrat label, and then Chess. His style contrasted with many Chess artistes – it was cool and jazzy, emphasising piano and saxophone rather than guitar and harmonica.
His biggest success came in 1952 when his debut solo release, "I Don't Know", topped the Billboard R&B chart for eight weeks. He picked it up from the older boogie-woogie pianist, Cripple Clarence Lofton. It was one of the most popular releases of its era, becoming Chess' biggest hit in the period before Chuck Berry's and Bo Diddley's success. It also became one of the first R&B hit records to be covered by a leading white artist, Tennessee Ernie Ford. Mabon's original was played on Alan Freed's early radio shows and also sold well to white audiences, crossing over markets at the start of the rock and roll era.
Tracks:
01 (3:10) I Don't Know
02 (2:34) I'm Mad
03 (3:06) Got To Have It
04 (2:45) Beggar Or Bandit
05 (2:25) You're A Fool
06 (2:52) Monday Woman
07 (2:44) I'm Tired
08 (2:52) Lonely Blues
09 (3:03) Willie's Blues
10 (2:52) Poison Ivy
11 (2:42) He Lied
12 (2:43) Someday You Gotta Pay
13 (2:51) The Seventh Son
14 (2:55) Knock On Wood
15 (2:22) Why Did Happen To Me
16 (2:19) I'm Mad At You
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