Seventh Son
Johnny Rivers
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Everybody's talkin' 'bout the seventh son In the whole wide world there is only one I'm the one, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one The one they call the seventh son I can tell your future, it will come to pass Do things to you make your heart feel glad Look in the sky, predict the rain Tell when a woman's got another man I'm the one, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one The one they call the seventh son I'm the one Well, I can talk these words that will sound so sweet They'll even make your little heart skip a beat Heal the sick, raise the dead Make the little girls talk outta their heads And I'm the one, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one The one they call the seventh son I'm the one Oh, I'm the one Oh, I'm the one Oh, I'm the one, babe I'm the one, I'm the one The one they call the seventh son I'm, I'm, I'm the one, I'm the one The one they call the seventh son
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Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART
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11 facts about this song
Original Release"The Seventh Son" is a song written by Willie Dixon.
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Multiple Artists VersionsThe song has been performed by a multitude of artists, but notable versions include those by Willie Mabon, Johnny Rivers, and Sting.
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Willie Mabon's VersionMabon was the first artist to record the song in 1955.
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Willie Dixon's RoleWhile Willie Dixon was the primary songwriter, he also recorded his version of the song which was released in his 1959 album, 'I Am The Blues'.
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Johnny Rivers' VersionJohnny Rivers included his version of the song in his 1965 album, 'Meanwhile Back At The Whisky À Go Go'. His version reached #7 on the U.S. Pop Singles chart.
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Song FeaturesThe song is uniquely characterized by its strong rhythm and blues groove and a catchy, repetitive chant that gets easily stuck in the listener's mind.
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CompositionThe song plays around the folk mythology of the seventh son of a seventh son, who is supposedly bestowed with supernatural powers.
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Willie Dixon's PopularityDespite not being the original performer, Dixon's version is often the most recognized due to his prominent role in blues music. He is renowned for being one of the most versatile figures in blues, as a vocalist, songwriter, and a bandleader.
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Johnny Rivers' SuccessRivers' version became one of his biggest hits and further popularized the song, introducing it to a more mainstream audience.
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LongevityDespite being over sixty years old, "Seventh Son" continues to be covered by modern artists, evidencing its timeless appeal and lasting influence in the music industry.
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Sting's VersionRock artist Sting also covered this song, further proving the song's versatility across different music genres.
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