Billy Boy Arnold

Billy Boy Arnold
Born: Sep 16, 1935 in Chicago, IL
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Genre: Blues
Styles: Harmonica Blues, Electric Chicago Blues, Electric Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues
Biography: Talk about a comeback. After too many years away from the studio, Chicago harpist Billy Boy Arnold returned to action in a big way with two fine albums for Alligator: 1993's Back Where I Belong and 1995's Eldorado Cadillac. Retaining his youthful demeanor despite more than four decades of blues experience, ...Read full biography
Crying and Pleading
Released: 1955
Label: Charly
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This vinyl collection of Arnold's complete Vee Jay output is mid-'50s Chicago blues at its best. Includes "I Wish You Would," "I Was Fooled," "Rockinitis" and the original "I Ain't Got You," later covered ...Read full review
More Blues On The South Side
Released: 1963
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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Over half a decade away from the studio didn't hinder Billy Boy Arnold one bit on this 1963 session. His still-youthful vocals, strong harp, and imaginative songs are very effectively spotlighted, backed ...Read full review
More Billy Boy Arnold albums: Main Albums (16), Compilations (2), Others (1)
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