Jimmy Reed - Big Boss Man

Written by Luther Dixon and Al Smith in 1960; released by Jimmy Reed in 1961. Great blues performance, and a big influence on early The Rolling Stones.

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[MaineBluesman]

Wow, there sure are some opinionated and single-minded people on here. Sure, this is great blues, and Jimmy Reed is historically known as a blues singer, but it easily qualifies as an early rock & roll tune in every category I can think of: style, tempo, beat, format, chord progression, feel, Could you twist to it? You betcha. How 'bout we just enjoy it and worry less about categorizing it? For those who say Elvis only sang other people's songs..uhh..Jimmy Reed didn't write this one either, so..

[WillMissit]

You idiots this is not rock and roll and has nothing to do with Elvis.. It is plain old down and out blues like only a black man can sing.. Elvis was inspired by this kind of music.

[wingnutt4200]

One of ronnie van zants favorite songs...

[Rhonda Benin]

Not to people who know the truth about the music.

[twong1255]

My favorite Jimmy Reed song! Great video post. Thank you

[eoj2495]

Obvious influence on 'little by little' by the stones... If this does not make you smile, nothing will..tks for sharing..

[psychkoala]

It's more like the definition of R&B. Just a step away from Rock'n'roll.

[Jeff Parsons]

i love the blues

[dadi blues]

<3

[walklikeacat50]

HEAVY ROCKING!

[Gone GoneGone]

racist bitch

[seanviv2]

I love this... you can hear the chords with southern charm so much soul and charm... no one can touch this version original and earthy fine piece of work.....