Willie Dixon - Walkin' The Blues: Leader & Songwriter (2017)

A towering figure of the history and evolution of Chicago blues, the legendary Willie Dixon was indisputably the pre-eminent blues songwriter of his era, credited with writing more than 500 songs by the end of his life. In addition to his recording career as a leader, he produced, arranged and played bass on dates by such important figures as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, and others. In no small way, Dixon served as a crucial link between the blues and rock & roll.

This remastered 2-CD set contains the bulk of Willie Dixon’s best-known compositions. The first disc showcases sensational tunes featuring Dixon on bass and lead vocals (in some cases as co-leader with Memphis Slim or The Big Three Trio). The second presents the most celebrated versions of Dixon’s tunes (many of which also feature him on bass), performed by the greatest Chicago bluesmen. These songs were later covered and popularized by such rock-stars as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Cream, Bruce Springsteen and The White Stripes. Without a doubt, this is the material upon which Willie’s legacy was built.

TRACKLIST

CD 1: Leader

01. Wang Dang Doodle
02. So Long
03. Violent Love
04. Walkin' The Blues
05. Crazy For My Baby
06. The Pain In My Heart
07. Twenty Nine Ways To My Baby's Door
08. All The Time
09. Nervous
10. Sittin' And Cryin' The Blues
11. Built For Comfort
12. Move Me
13. Rub My Root
14. Home To Mamma
15. Shaky
16. Now Howdy
17. Chicago House Rent Party
18. Tail Dragger
19. Wrinkles
20. One More Time
21. Stewball
22. T For Texas

CD 2: Songwriter

01. Muddy Waters - I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
02. Muddy Waters - You Shook Me
03. Little Walter - My Babe
04. Little Walter & The Jukes - Mellow Down Easy
05. Howlin' Wolf - The Red Rooster
06. Howlin' Wolf - I Ain't Superstitious
07. Howlin' Wolf - Back Door Man
08. Lowell Fulson - Do Me Right
09. Buddy Guy - Sit And Cry (The Blues)
10. Eddie Boyd - Third Degree
11. Dale Hawkins - My Babe
12. Willie Mabon - Seventh Son
13. Jimmy Witherspoon - When The Lights Go Out
14. Otis Rush - You Know My Love
15. Otis Rush - I Can't Quit You Baby
16. Muddy Waters - I'm Ready
17. Muddy Waters - Close To You
18. Muddy Waters - You Need Love
19. Junior Wells - Two Headed Woman
20. Bo Diddley - You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover
21. Bo Diddley - Diddy Wah Diddy
22. Bo Diddley - Pretty Thing
23. Elmore James - Talk To Me Baby
24. Jesse Fortune - Too Many Cooks
25. Howlin' Wolf - Spoonful
26. Etta James - I Just Want To Make Love To You