{"product_id":"sonny-boy-williamson-down-and-out-blues","title":"Sonny Boy Williamson - Down and Out Blues [180g Vinyl LP]","description":"\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSonny Boy Williamson - Down and Out Blues [180g Vinyl LP]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, Vinyl, Album, Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8034\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8436563185892\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues \/ Electric Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e WaxTime \/ Blues Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14th March 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP, 180 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u0026amp; Sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDown and Out Blues\u003c\/em\u003e collects essential recordings by Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller), the Arkansas-born harmonica player and vocalist who became one of the most distinctive and influential artists on the Chess Records roster. His tone was unlike anyone else's -- breathy, conversational, sometimes muttering and half-spoken, with a sly wit that made every lyric sound like a private aside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Start Me to Talkin'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the great Chess singles, its shuffling rhythm and Williamson's laconic vocal delivery making it an instant classic. \u003cstrong\u003eFattening Frogs for Snakes\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases his gift for vivid, metaphorical lyrics. \u003cstrong\u003eNine Below Zero\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slow, brooding harmonica showcase, while \u003cstrong\u003eCross My Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Key (To Your Door)\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrate the depth and range of his work during this peak period at Chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis edition features the complete album + five bonus tracks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Start Me to Talkin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross My Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll My Love In Vain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Key (To Your Door)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep It to Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissatisfied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Imagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine Below Zero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFattening Frogs for Snakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWake Up Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Funeral And My Trial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"99\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Don't Know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet Me Explain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonesome Cabin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop Right Now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCredits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonny Boy Williamson - Harmonica, Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e","brand":"Sonny Boy Williamson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57940198687107,"sku":"8034","price":19.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9757\/4275\/files\/Sonny_Boy_Williamson_-_Down_and_Out_Blues_180g_Vinyl_LP.jpg?v=1778068585","url":"https:\/\/vikingrecords.co.uk\/products\/sonny-boy-williamson-down-and-out-blues","provider":"Viking Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}