Willie Dixon’s autobiography is entitled “I am the Blues” . So I’m not sure what to make of that statement but according to Wikipedia he wrote over 500 songs so you have thank him for one heck of a contribution to the blues music scene.
Here is a list of some of the most recorded Willie Dixon tunes:
- Hoochie Coochie Man
- I’m Ready
- I Just Want To Make Love To You
- Spoonful
- Little Red Rooster
- Bring It On Home
- Wang Dang Doodle
- Same Thing
Here is an awesome documentary on YouTube ” Willie and the new generation of blues. Documentary from the Berlin jazz festival 1977″.
If you’re wanting to kick back and hear the jazzy and bluesy side of Willie Dixon here is a full 2 hours of the best of Willie Dixon.
Thanks to Willie Dixon for all that wonderful music.