In the 1950s the blues had grown up from country music into something we call urban blues. He is principal researcher for the new grove dictionary of jazz and is a regular contributor to jazz and blues publications. Blues music is a reflection of all the changes that shaped the african american experience. Though the song is associated with big bill broonzy, it was first. Doctor of letters dlitt, anu, 1991, he was awarded an honorary doctor of letters honoris causa by jcu in 2018. Efter det star dixon som upphovsman till bland annat whole lotta love. Key to the highway is one of those many blues songs with murky origins and controversy about who exactly penned the lyrics. The primary function of our library is to implement, enrich and support the educational program of thomas w. Most musicologists point to the 1890s as the period when the blues originated, but. Willie dixon is an american blues legend who for more than forty years loomed in the vanguard of the chicago blues scene. Next trouble so hard the blues emerged from a black cultural melting pot in the american south of the 1890s, drawing on a rich mix of africanamerican spirituals, traditional songs, european hymns, folk ballads, work songs and hollers, and contemporary dance music. Willie dixon, often called the poet laureate of the blues, was born in vicksburg on july 1, 1915. As of the start of 1890, the gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the julian. It provides a exhaustive listing of all recordings of the period, from the earliest cylinders up to the end of.
As a songwriter, producer, arranger, and bass player, dixon shaped the sound of chicago blues in the 1950s and 60s with songs such as seventh son, little. Discover dixons wide variety of quality events, shows, activities and shopping. Since its first edition in 1964, dixon and goodrichs blues and gospel records has been dubbed the bible of collectors of prewar african american music. West end blues louis armstrong bb on the orginial louis armstrong recording hot five for okeh records 1928 3 3 3 3 5. Willie dixon and the blues university of chicago press.
It is derived from son of dick which is a derivative of the personal name richard early origins of the dixon family. Im not going to try to analyze the phenomena, but i rejoice in it. Since its first edition in 1964, dixon and godrichs blues and gospel records has been dubbed the bible for collectors of prewar africanamerican music. I am the blues showcases the songwriting skills of the late willie dixon and adds willie dixon on the vocals. Willie dixon catalyst 1973 written by bluesever friday, 03 march 2017. In march 1965, blues world came into existence under the promotion of the country blues correspondence club. Handy, commonly referred to as the father of the blues, was inspired to write the song sometime in 1892 or 1893. The multifaceted story of willie dixonsongwriter, producer, bassist, music publisher, singer, promoter, and moreis told by an equally wideranging and impressive cast of musicians primarily dixon himself, studio and record label personnel, promotion and management figures, family members and childhood friends in i am the blues. Dixons hoochie coochie man has the same melody as john. Home page dixon chamber of commerce and main street. More singers started to sing with jazz bands accompanying them, for example ma rainey and bessie smith.
Reflecting the segregated status of american society and culture, race records were separate catalogs. Buy willie dixons album titled the poet of the blues to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Mark samuels lasner collection, university of delaware library, newark. New songs of blind lemon jefferson office of the university. It provides an exhaustive listing of all recordings made up to the end of 1943 in a distinctively african american style, excluding those customarily classed as jazz which are the subject. This 2nd pressing has bold artist title text on labels. Matrix 1g and 1h should be an early repressing with new label matching this description, but still from tape 1. The library provides a wide range of materials at various levels of sophistication with. Her recording of his original song wang dang doodle climbed the rhythm and blues charts, was a. Hoochie coochie man, written by willie dixon, recorded by. Looking for quality time with friends, a family daytrip or the rich history of great u. Ella hepworth dixon 18571932 by the time her sole contribution to the yellow book, a short story titled the sweet o the year, appeared in the april 1896 issue, ella hepworth. Paddy plays a killer blues shuffle packed with ideas, which he then breaks down and explains throughout the course, as well as exploring ways of getting creative within the style. When the consumer demands variety, the wise shopkeeper responds.
W and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The surname dixon was first found in kirkcudbrightshire gaelic. Among her fans was blues great willie dixon, who was instrumental in the advancement of her career. The purpose of this is to present an invaluable tool to help in tracking down his known issued recordings and at the very least, to make it known just how much he was actually recorded. Mississippi delta 10304, 115 1998 noting that in 1890 one in ten african americans in the u. It provides an exhaustive listing of all recordings made up to the end of 1943 in a distinctively african american style, excluding those customarily classed as jazz which are the subject of separate discographies. Since its first edition, in 1964, dixon and godrichs blues and gospel records has been dubbed the bible for collectors of prewar africanamerican music. The poet of the blues by willie dixon 885150333655 cd. Walking a bass line with willie dixon bass gear magazine. Dixons songs included im your hoochie coochie man, little red rooster, back door man, the seventh son, and wang dang doodle. Willie dixon simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Siorrachd chille chuithbheirt, part of the present day council area of dumfries and galloway, former county in southwestern scotland. Listen to willie dixon lead his chicago blues allstars in. The album features songs written by dixon and originally performed by other artists for chess records.
He wrote a lot of songs which are still standards of chicago blues. Blues and gospel records, 19021943 by dixon, robert m. Willie dixon and the blues williedixonbluesartist,songwriter, and studioproducerwasborninvicksburg,mississippi, in 1915. And would often spring off his stool, grab some spoons and continue to tap along the walls, lamps, light switches and beverage glasses i am the blues. From 1980 to 1995, he was editor of collectors items. It also ranks as one of the most complete reference works of any kind, thoroughly. Dec, 2017 listen to willie dixon lead his chicago blues allstars in 1973 on dec, 1973, the poet laureate of the blues brought his juggernaut band to san francisco. Robert malcolm ward dixon born gloucester, england, 25 january 1939 is a professor of linguistics in the college of arts, society, and education and the cairns institute, james cook university, queensland. However, the heart of the company and its success is the work ethic and founding philosophy of the man who created dixon on march 21, 1916. He is also deputy director of the language and culture research centre at jcu. This is the 4th edition of a compilation of recording sessions of blues and gospel performers between 1890 and 1943, listed by matrix number and by records issued from that master, listed alphabetically by artist name and in order of recording dates under each artist and who accompanied on what instruments if known. Email citation identifies almost every blues and gospel recordings from 1890 to 1943 made by african american artists as well as offering a brief introduction or explanation if necessary and applicable. It is the first time the word blues is used in print to describe a style of music. The music had changed from solo, acoustic, country music to ensemble, electric city music.
I am the blues is the sixth studio chicago blues album released in 1970 by the wellknown bluesman willie dixon. Ryes book blues and gospel records 18901943, alan balfour, gorgen. Dixon, john godrich and howard rye, oxford, england. The city is named after founder john dixon, who operated a rope ferry service across rock river, which runs through the city. Isbn 0198162391 acidfree paper 9780198162391 acidfree paper. Since its first edition in 1964, dixon and godrichs blues and gospel records has been dubbed the. Walter hortons recordings walter hortons significance and importance to the role of the harmonica in blues music is undeniable. The mississippi blues trail mississippi arts commission. Urban blues had become national music, not regional music, but it was still the music of african americans. The population was 15,733 as of the 2010 census, down from 15,941 in 2000.
Since its first edition in 1964, dixon and godrichs blues and gospel records has been dubbed the bible for collectors of prewar african american music. He can really sing what he wrote, even if the likes of howlin wolf or muddy waterstook his tunes farther up the blues charts. Race records were the first examples of popular music recorded by and marketed to black americans. Godrich imaged above is the revised edition 18901943. William james dixon july 1, 1915 january 29, 1992 was an american blues musician. In 1991 it was reissued with similar looking cover but barcoded. Publication date 1989 topics dixon, willie, 19151992, blues musicians.
A comprehensive approach to teaching the blues in the music. It provides an exhaustive listing of all recordings made up to the. It is also the title of dixon s autobiography, edited by don snowden. Dixon and godrichs blues and gospel records has been dubbed the bible for collectors of prewar africanamerican music. Available formats pdf please select a format to send.
Dakota county, 1891, see dixon county dakota county, 1911, see dixon county dakota county, 1925, see dixon county. Victorian timeline of residential architectural styles in. From blues to rainbows the mental health and wellbeing of gender diverse and transgender young people in australia elizabeth smith, tiffany jones, roz ward jennifer dixon, anne mitchell and lynne hillier graphic design micah scott kite illustration robyn crawford photography minus18 foundation september 2o14. It provides an exhaustive listing of all recordings made up to the end of 1943. But by the 1890s, jim crow took on additional force.
After he died, the seven hegamin, otis rush, otis spann, willie dixon, roosevelt yearold victoria played on her. Willie dixon was a fixer, arranger, talent scout, boxer, performer and songwriter, who did more to shape the sound of post war chicago blues than any other. Dixon, and blues records 19441970 by leadbitter and neil slaven have to be considered as an extension of blues unlimited. The name dixon originated among the descendants of the ancient pictish clans. File extention gary moore still got the blues ebook gary moore. Dixon, 9780198162391, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Willie dixon catalyst 1973 feel the blues with all that. Columbia often used 1a1f for first pressings across 3 plants. Blues and gospel records has been one of the standard blues reference books since its first publication in 1964. It provides an exhaustive listing of all recordings made up to the end of 1943 in a distinctively african. Five classic blues guitar riffs, transcribed by pete farrugia ba hons, diplcm, dipmus. During the early years of the blues 1890s early 1900s af.
One musical elements in city blues include call and response. Recording the blues, written by robert dixon and john godrich, tells the story of the first generations of blues recording artists and the business that allowed them to be committed to record. Dixon is a city and the county seat of lee county, illinois, united states. Dixon, godrich and rye, blues and gospel records 18901943. Next trouble so hard the blues emerged from a black cultural melting pot in the american south of the 1890s, drawing on a rich mix of africanamerican spirituals, traditional songs, european hymns, folk ballads.
During a depression youth spentalternatelyasalaborer,prisoninmate, andtrainhobo,dixonfirstdisplayedthetalent that later established his fame, writing. Dear blues friends, theres been considerable growth in the publics interest in alternative genresstyles of music blues, folk, bluegrass, oldtimey, ethnicworld, etc. William james willie dixon july 1, 1915 january 29, 1992 was an american blues musician, singer, songwriter and bass player. It provides an exhaustive listing of all recordings made up to the end of 1943 in a distinctively africanamerican musical style, excluding those customarily classed as jazz which are the. As a songwriter, producer, arranger, and bass player, dixon shaped the sound of chicago blues in the 1950s and 60s with songs such as seventh son, little red rooster, hoochie coochie man, my babe, and wang dang doodle. It provides an exhaustive listing of all recordings made up to the end of 1943 in a distinctively. Dixon s and john godrichs discographical efforts for preworld war ii prewar blues and black sacred music have received such respect. Blues and gospel records 1890 1943, fourth edition, by robert m. For the betterment and growth of dixon, the dixon chamber of commerce and main street advocates for our businesses, community, and visitors by promoting economic development, cultural programs, civic engagement and historic preservation. Skapa en bok ladda ner som pdf utskriftsvanlig version.
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