Sonny Boy Williamson Sings
First transmitted in 1985, Blues Night presents rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson.
First transmitted in 1985, Blues Night presents rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson, who gave B.B. King his big break in 1948. ‘He was on the radio doing live performances when I first came to Memphis. He put me on his show to do this one song – a lady saloon-keeper hired me that day and I’ve worked ever since,’ King explained to the Radio Times.
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Â鶹Éç Four Blues Collection
About Â鶹Éç Four Collection programmes
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Presenter | John Walters |
Presenter | B.B. King |
Producer | Anthony Wall |
Performer | Sonny Boy Williamson |
Broadcast
- Sat 27 Jul 1985 20:30Â鶹Éç Two except East & South East
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