This book is the real thing, told in a great bluesmans own words. Chess records songwriter willie dixon was the man behind some of the most. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment back door man willie dixon i am the blues. William james dixon was an american blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. Preacher of the blues, mitsutoshi inaba examines dixon s career, from his earliest recordings with the five breezes a singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, dixon s work influenced countless artists across the music spectrum. Willie dixon i am the blues chess records 1970, reissue originally produced by abner spector columbia legacy ck 53627 360. During his boxing training, dixon had met blues pianist and guitarist. Moreover, dixon is a towering figure in the history and creation of chicago blues. While it might have seemed like a piece of braggadocio worthy of his greatest work for muddy waters im your hoochie coochie man who could honestly deny him such a welldeserved title. If you wanted a hit song, you went to willie dixon.
He was indisputably the preeminent blues songwriter of his era, credited with writing more than 500 songs by the end of his life. You cant judge a book by its cover with bo diddley. From led zepplin to savoy brown, from eric clapton to fleetwood mac willie dixon simply wrote the most and played the best in concert he was a upright bass player and he had. Dixons bo diddley classic you cant judge a book by the cover as the. The multifaceted story of willie dixonsongwriter, producer, bassist, music publisher, singer, promoter, and moreis told by an equally wideranging and impressive cast of musicians primarily dixon himself, studio and record label personnel, promotion and management figures, family members and childhood friends in i am the blues. I am the blues, named after one of willie dixons own songs, is the story of this amazing man. I am the blues is the sixth studio chicago blues album released in 1970 by the wellknown bluesman willie dixon. Willie dixon was one of the most covered blues artists in all of the entire blues genre. I am the blues a da capo paperback dixon, willie, snowden, don on. Columbia often used 1a1f for first pressings across 3 plants. Willie dixon i am the blues 1991, japanese, cd discogs. Singing and writing lyrics from early childhood, willie dixon had brushes.
If you buy this one then youll have all of whats on wang dang doodle and vice versa so this one show is all there is as of 20 of video featuring willie dixon as the leader of a blues band. Chess records songwriter willie dixon was the man behind some of the. He wrote or cowrote over 500 songs and his songs have been recorded by some of the bestknown blues musicians of his era, including muddy waters, magic sam, howlin wolf, little walter, and sonny boy williamson. I am the blues showcases the songwriting skills of the late willie dixon and adds willie dixon on the vocals. Its appropriate that willie dixons autobiography should have been published first in britain, for american blues musicians have long received more respect.
From led zepplin to savoy brown, from eric clapton to fleetwood mac willie dixon simply wrote the most and played the best in concert he was a upright bass player and he had a voice which was very deep and as smooth as velvet. Willie dixon i am the blues 1970, terre haute pressing. Willie dixon books list of books by author willie dixon. Matrix 1g and 1h should be an early repressing with new label matching this description, but still from tape 1. The album features songs written by dixon and originally performed by other artists for chess records.
In 1991 it was reissued with similar looking cover but barcoded. Originally released 1969 sony music entertainment inc. Provided to youtube by universal music group i am the blues muddy waters after the rain. Willie dixon i aint superstitious lyrics genius lyrics. Here and there, are a few clips of dixon and caston talking about aspects of. Willie dixon was a chicago blues artist, perhaps best known for his songwriting. When willie dixon finished writing his autobiography in the late 80s, he came up with the simple but extremely effective title i am the blues. And would often spring off his stool, grab some spoons and continue to tap along the walls, lamps, light switches and beverage glasses i am the blues.
Buy willie dixon s album titled i am the blues to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl vz like the willie dixon i am the blues at musicians friend. Bluesland a portrait in american music dvd chicago blues images of america book by. I am the blues captures willie dixon s inimitable voice and character as he tells his life story. It is also the title of dixon s autobiography, edited by don snowden. I am the blues a da capo paperback paperback august 22, 1990 by willie dixon author. Willie dixon i am the blues 1970 music and rubbish. I am the blues willie dixon columbia, 1970 willie dixon s reputation rests primarily with his incomparable catalogue of compositions and secondarily with his outstanding work as a producer. I am the blues 60 minutes, directed by robert schwartz. Publication date 1989 topics dixon, willie, 1915, blues musicians united states biography. He can really sing what he wrote, even if the likes of howlin wolf or muddy waterstook his tunes farther up the blues charts. I recall willie dixon s i am the blues being a very intriguing choice back then the big f had a drum kit in the basement of his house, and always played along to the tunes. As a songwriter and producer, the man was a genius.
Chicago bluesman willie dixon was perhaps best known for his songwriting. Willie dixon has been called the poet laureate of the blues and the father of modern chicago blues. He was proficient in playing both the upright bass an. See all books authored by willie dixon, including i am the blues. There are two dvds of willie dixon available but they feature the same show and same content. Don snowden blues musician willie dixon tells the story of his life, discussing his childhood in segregated mississippi, his time in a prison farm, his work with other legendary blues artists, and his battle to. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Dixon was inducted into the blues hall of fame in 1980 and into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1994. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Produced by cj productions and quantum leap in association with mvd visual entertainment. He wrote or cowrote over 500 songs and his work has been recorded by some of the bestknown blues musicians of his era, including muddy waters, howlin wolf, and little walter. Willie dixon is the man who changed the style of the blues.
The willie dixon story, and willie dixon the master blues composer, and more on. Willie dixon the blues are the roots and the other. Willie dixon i am the blues vinyl albumcolumbia 1970 tracklist. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 first edition with your subscription. It is also the title of dixons autobiography, edited by don snowden. Spoonful howlin wolf, you cant judge a book by the cover bo.