Name: I Am The Blues
Brand: Willie Dixon

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CS9887/BLUESONVINYL14

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

[r28412212]

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

9700000397643

Total Cap

Black LP

MOVLP493

2012-03-12

Little Amber Fish

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Willie Dixon

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

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Willie Dixon was an influential American blues artist, known for his exceptional skills as a bassist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. Born on July 1, 1915 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he made significant contributions to the blues genre throughout his career. His immense talent led him to be inducted into The Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 for his early influence. In 2015, he was also honored with induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Although often miscredited for writing "Big Boss Man," it was actually Luther Dixon who penned the song. However, Willie Dixon's exceptional bass playing can be heard on Jimmy Reed's recording of the track. He was married to Marie Booker (later known as Marie Dixon), further adding to his personal legacy.

With a sound reminiscent of artists like Memphis Slim, Magic Sam, Sonny Boy Williamson II and Elmore James among others from that era; Willie Dixon left an indelible mark on the music industry. His unique style influenced countless musicians and continues to inspire new generations today.

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Chicago Bluesman Willie Dixon was perhaps best known for his song writing. He wrote or co-wrote over 500 songs and his songs have been recorded by some of the best-known blues musicians of his era, including Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson. On top of that, he involved himself in the production of their records, selecting the songs and the musicians, overseeing the rehearsals, etc. On this 1970 LP, the quintessential blues songwriter performs his own tunes - each one a classic: I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man, The Little Red Rooster, Spoonful and of course Back Door Man, to name but a few! Long overdue, the album was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1986, whereas Willie Dixon was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Finally receiving recognition for his huge role in shaping modern blues.&nbsp;

I Am The Blues

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Discover I Am The Blues by Willie Dixon. Limited Edition LPs available. Chicago bluesman and prolific songwriter. Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.