Ball N' Chain - Big Mama Thorton

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.[1] The song was #1 on the Billboard R&B charts for seven weeks in 1953.[2] The B-side was "They Call Me Big Mama," and the single sold almost two million copies.[3] 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 later recorded "Ball and Chain," and was a huge success in the late 1960s.

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• Big Mama Thorton
• Blues
• Ball N' Chain
• Blues Queen

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AWESOME!

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THe true queen...good lord bless her