Big Mama Thornton - The Life and Music

"With the slowdown of the blues in the early sixties this book follows Big Mama Thornton's way to California, discusses her struggle to survive and celebrates her grandiose musical comeback in the course of the blues revival and the hippie movement. The book shows how Big Mama Thornton found her niche in clubs and festivals"--

List of contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ¿ix

Preface ¿1

1.¿The Early Years of Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton ¿5

2.¿Hound Dog-The Peacock Years and Johnny Otis ¿12

3.¿Unlucky Girl-From Texas to California ¿37

4.¿"I'm Feeling Alright" ¿45

5.¿Big Mama Thornton's First European Tour ¿52

6.¿Back Home ¿59

7.¿Ball and Chain ¿69

8.¿The Early Seventies ¿89

9.¿Sassy Mama Still Swings ¿110

10.¿Life Goes On ¿124

11.¿Swing It On Home ¿133

Epilogue-Big Mama Thornton's Legacy ¿149

Appendices

A: Timeline ¿151

B: Selected Discography ¿163

C: Selection of TV Appearances, Films, DVDs and Videos ¿171

Chapter Notes ¿173

Bibliography ¿179

Index ¿183

Product details

• Authors: Michael Sp¿rke, Michael Spoerke, Michael Sporke, Michael Spörke, Michael Sprke
• Publisher: External catalogues_US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2014
• EAN: 9780786477593
• ISBN: 978-0-7864-7759-3
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 225 mm x 12 mm
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous