Talk:Sonny Boy Williamson II
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First, let me compliment the contributor who wrote the article on Sonny Boy Williamson. Very nicely done!
My one quibble is that Sonny Boy's song, The Goat, should be listed among his most important works at the end of the article. For harp players, being able to "blow" The Goat is the Holy Grail. Plus, as poetry (the lyrics) and acoustic presentation (the band sound), The Goat is surely the one piece that best represents Sonny Boy's musical genius.
Maybe, too, there should be a strong reference to Little Walter. Although their styles were different, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson pretty much defined the harmonica sound in music of their genre. Both built bands and songs around the harp, and both produced extraordinarily poetic works. For everyone else, the harp has never been more just than an "added" instrument.
Just some thoughts.
There should be a reference to how he died, and perhaps his influence on others. Also what type of harmonica he used, etc. And _Deep Blues_ needs to be credited properly in sources. Otherwise, though, very nice job.
[edit] Eyesight to the Blind
I'm not sure if Rice Miller covered this song, but I think it is actually a John Lee Williamson song and should be stated as such. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Tornvmax (talk • contribs).
- I'm pretty sure it is the second. I found this ref specifically saying it was the second artist to record under the name. So I'm putting it back. — RevRagnarok Talk Contrib 12:50, 6 August 2006 (UTC)
