Early in the Morning
Sonny Boy Williamson I
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Early In The Morning Track #13 2:45 Sonny Boy Williamson I (John Lee) (John Lee Williamson) Sonny Boy Williamson I - vocals & harmonica (possibly Robert Lee McCoy - guitar) Henry Townsend - guitar Recorded Nov 11,1937 Aurora, Illinois Leland Hotel Album: Bluebird Recordings 1937-1938 Transcriber: Awcantor@aol.com Now, when a little girl becomin' twelve years old Beginin' to think she grown Well, you can never catch that kinda Little girl at home But you have to go there early in the mornin' Baby, 'bout the break of day Now, you oughta see me grab the pillow Where my baby used to lay Now, that I've got a little woman Her name is, Miss Kate She told me to come to the house this mo'nin' I got there about half past eight She ask, 'I told you, come early in the mo'nin' Baby, 'bout the break of day' Now, ya oughta see me grab the pillow Where my baby used to lay I said, 'Look-a-here, woman You fool with too many men I can't never come to see you in the evenin I have to come 'n see you when I can' You tell me, 'Come early in the mo'nin' Baby, 'bout the break of day' Now, you oughta see me grab the pillow Where my baby used to lay (harmonica & guitar) Well now, I said, 'Look-a-here, woman (good!) I ain't gonna fool 'round wit' you, no mo' I know you don't love me You out, 'round with Mr. So 'n So You tell me, 'Come early in the mo'nin' Baby, 'bout the break of day' Now, ya oughta see me grab the pillow Where my baby used to lay. ~
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Written by: JAMES A. WILLIAMSON, JOHN LEE WILLIAMSON
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7 facts about this song
Artist Background"Early in the Morning" was performed by Sonny Boy Williamson I, a legendary blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter. Born as John Lee Curtis Williamson, in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the first blues musician to popularize the harmonica as a primary instrumental lead in blues.
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Song Creation"Early in the Morning" was issued by "Bluebird Records" in 1941 and is one of the earliest recordings from Sonny Boy Williamson I.
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CompositionThe song features Williamson's harmonica playing and vocal stylings, setting the template for many future blues harmonica compositions.
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ImpactSonny Boy Williamson's work, notably songs like "Early in the Morning," greatly influenced future generations of blues and rock artists, including the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, and Van Morrison.
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ResonanceThe song's theme of loneliness and yearning, common in blues music, resonates with many people and has helped build Williamson's enduring legacy.
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Clash of IdentityThere is often confusion between Sonny Boy Williamson I and another harmonica player, Rice Miller, who also went by the name Sonny Boy Williamson. However, "Early in the Morning" belongs to the repertoire of the original - Sonny Boy Williamson I.
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LegacyEven though he tragically passed away in 1948, Sonny Boy Williamson I's song, "Early in the Morning," continues to be played and enjoyed by blues enthusiasts worldwide, reinforcing his status as a key figure in the history of blues.
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