WILLIE DIXON - WALKIN' THE BLUES (180g IMPORT LP)

Willie Dixon Walkin' The Blues on 180g Import LP

Willie Dixon was a songwriter/guitarist during the heyday of Chess Records, writing material for such artists as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Bo Diddley. His songs not only laid the foundation for the Chicago blues sound, but also helped shape rock and roll as well.

Walkin' the Blues is a collection of Dixon songs taken from recordings made in 1951 - 1956 for Chess and performed with some of the greatest artists of the day: Little Walter, Eddie Boyd, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walter, to name a few. Dixon, who was also an accomplished singer, can also be heard singing on four of the 18 tracks.

Willie Dixon Walkin' The Blues Track Listing

1.  My Babe (Little Walter)
2.  Violent Love (Big Three Trio)
3.  Third Degree (Eddie Boyd)
4.  Seventh Son (Willie Mabon)
5.  Crazy For My Baby (Willie Dixon)
6.  Pain In My Heart (Willie Dixon)
7.  Hoochie Coochie Man (Muddy Waters)
8.  Evil (Howlin’ Wolf)
9.  Mellow Down Easy (Little Walter)
10. When The Lights Go Out (Jimmy Witherspoon)
11. Young Fashioned Ways (Muddy Waters)
12. Pretty Thing (Bo Diddley)
13. I'm Ready (Muddy Waters)
14. Do Me Right (Lowell Fulson)
15. I Just Want To Make Love To You (Muddy Waters)
16. Tollin' Bells (Lowell Fulson)
17. 29 Ways (Willie Dixon)
18. Walkin' The Blues (Willie Dixon)