Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

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Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record the hit song "Hound Dog" in 1952. The song was #1 on the Billboard R&B charts for seven weeks. The B-side was "Night Mare," and the single sold almost two million copies. Three years later, Elvis Presley recorded his version, based on a version performed by Freddie Bell and the Bellboys. In a similar occurrence, she wrote and recorded "Ball 'n' Chain," which became a hit for her. Janis Joplin … read more
Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record the hit song "Hound Dog" in 1952. The song was #1 on the Billboard R&B charts for seven weeks. The B-side was "Night Mare,&qu… read more
Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record the hit song "Hound Dog" in 1952. The song was #1 on the Billboard R&B charts for seven weeks. The B-side was "Night Mare," and the single sold almost two million copies. Three years later, El… read more

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1 Play track Blues Anthology - 50 Original Recordings Hound Dog
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2 Back 2 Back Divas I Smell a Rat
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3 The Way It Is Wade In The Water
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4 The Way It Is Little Red Rooster
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5 The Way It Is Sweet Little Angel
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6 The Way It Is One Black Rat
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7 The Way It Is Rock Me Baby
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8 The Way It Is Watermelon Man
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9 Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Big Mama Thornton 1950-1953 They Call Me Big Mama
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10 The Way It Is Don't Need No Doctor
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    22 Feb 2021 · 8 tracks

    The Way It Is
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    1953 · 2 tracks

    Hound Dog / Night Mare
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    1956 · 2 tracks

    Hound Dog / Rock A Bye Baby
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