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Arhoolie's Ball n' Chain is a terrific collection of late-'60s recordings from Big Mama Thornton. Supported on various tracks by Lightnin' Hopkins and Larry Williams, Big Mama runs through such familiar items as "Hound Dog," "Sometimes I Have a Heartache," "Sweet Little Angel," "Little Red Rooster," "Wade in the Water," and "Ball and Chain," turning in generally powerful performances. By and large, these don't necessarily rival her classic '50s recordings, but they are worth investigating if you're looking for something more.
© Thom Owens /TiVo
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Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Unknown, Composer - Big Mama Thornton, MainArtist - Chris Strachwitz, Producer
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
Album review
Arhoolie's Ball n' Chain is a terrific collection of late-'60s recordings from Big Mama Thornton. Supported on various tracks by Lightnin' Hopkins and Larry Williams, Big Mama runs through such familiar items as "Hound Dog," "Sometimes I Have a Heartache," "Sweet Little Angel," "Little Red Rooster," "Wade in the Water," and "Ball and Chain," turning in generally powerful performances. By and large, these don't necessarily rival her classic '50s recordings, but they are worth investigating if you're looking for something more.
© Thom Owens /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 01:01:44
- Main artists: Big Mama Thornton
- Composer: Unknown
- Label: Arhoolie Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Blues
(C) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (P) 1989 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
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