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Sonny Boy Williamson Sings

Arena Blues Night

First transmitted in 1985, Blues Night presents rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson.

First transmitted in 1985, Blues Night presents rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson, who gave B.B. King his big break in 1948. 鈥楬e was on the radio doing live performances when I first came to Memphis. He put me on his show to do this one song 鈥� a lady saloon-keeper hired me that day and I鈥檝e worked ever since,鈥� King explained to the Radio Times.

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Sat 27 Jul 1985 20:30
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麻豆社 Four Blues Collection

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This programme is part a collection of 麻豆社 programmes featuring influential blues musicians, including B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Sonny Boy Williamson.

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Credits

Presenter John Walters
Presenter B.B. King
Producer Anthony Wall
Performer Sonny Boy Williamson

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