Previously unreleased R&B from Sonny Boy Williamson (1964), Jimmy Witherspoon(1964), Howlin’ Wolf & Hubert Sumlin (1964) and more recorded live at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in England.

This third volume of rare and previously unissued live recordings features Sonny Boy Williamson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Howlin' Wolf & Hubert Sumlin. Precious little live material from these artists has survived into the 21st century and these recently unearthed concerts from the 50s and 60s are a revelation. The sound is near perfect as they were recorded for radio broadcast; the material is fantastic, capturing the transition from rhythm and blues to early rock n roll. The players are in their element, playing live to a packed house. These recordings are historical documents of the utmost importance and capture these bonafide legends like nothing else. British Jazz giant Chris Barber is the man responsible for bringing some of the most legendary and influential U.S Blues acts of all time to UK and European concert halls. These concerts were a huge influence on British youth and the first wave of British R&B bands like the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds. Barber recently discovered these recordings, thought to be long lost or erased. Many of these versions have not been heard since the original concert broadcasts. For fans of American rhythm & blues and gospel, these recordings are a revelation.

Track Listing

• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- Help Me
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- C Jam Blues
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- So Sad To Be Lonesome
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- Take a Walk With Me
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- Bye Bye Bird
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- Your Funeral, My Trial
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- Pontiac Blues
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- Pontiac Blues (reprise)
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- When The Saints Go Marching In
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- This Little Light of Mine
• Blues Legacy - Sonny Boy Williamson- When The Saints Go Marching In (reprise)
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- Times Getting Tougher Than Tough
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- Have You Ever Loved a Woman'
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- Roll 'Em Pete
• Blues Legacy - Howlin' Wolf With Hubert Sumlin- Howlin' For My Baby
• Blues Legacy - Howlin' Wolf With Hubert Sumlin- Dust My Broom
• Blues Legacy - Howlin' Wolf With Hubert Sumlin- May I Have a Talk With You
• Blues Legacy - Howlin' Wolf With Hubert Sumlin- Take a Walk With Me
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- Everyday I Have the Blues
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- Ain't Nobody's Business
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- When the Saints Go Marching In
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- When I've Been Drinkin'
• Blues Legacy - Jimmy Witherspoon- Goodbye, Goodbye

Additional Details

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Genre: Blues

Run Time: 75 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/13/08

UPC: 022891506928