Big Mama Thornton was born in Ariton, Alabama on December 11th 1926. Her albums include The Way It Is, The Rising Sun Collection (2), Hound Dog and Sassy Mama. She had occupations including singer-songwriter, songwriter, opera singer and singer. She lived in Montgomery. She died in Los Angeles in July 1984 aged 57 years and 7 months old.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Mama_Thornton
http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608000152/Big-Mama-Thornton.html
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fucking quality choon!!!
guvnormcfc66 2 weeks ago
thanks Biturgensedoc, I finally found who composed the tunes. Herbie Hancock.
A very difficult search.
brunop541 1 month ago
Wateemelon man, great version. In a club ? Albert king was always begin his show by his speed cover
brunop541 1 month ago
wowow!!makes my soul dance!!
maybebaby2910 2 months ago
Watermelon Man was composed by the jazz piano player Herbie Hancock and played first time in 1962! this is a cover. great Mama!!!!
Biturgensedoc 2 months ago
Now this is music. Gd bless the days when you actually had to have talent to make it, and when sounding like everyone else was basically disgraceful.
MyOwnGuitarHero 3 months ago
Another classic!
MsKelleySmith 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Big Mama Thornton 2