In Memory of Big Joe Williams: Joseph Lee Williams (October 16, 1903 – December 17, 1982), billed throughout his career as Big Joe Williams, was an American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, notable for the distinctive sound of his nine-string guitar. Performing over four decades, he recorded such songs as Baby Please Dont Go, Crawlin King Snake and Peach Orchard Mama for a variety of record labels, including Bluebird, Delmark, Okeh, Prestige and Vocalion. Williams was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame on October 4, 1992. (Wiki) Big Joe Williams - Highway 49 youtube/watch?v=cPGYaMTvnXs Big Joe Williams & Paul Butterfield - Whistling Pines youtube/watch?v=RBYs1z8JHxo Big Joe Williams - Jinx Blues youtube/watch?v=QCgaCz1cOlA
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