Seventh Son

Willie Dixon, Willie Mabon

About Seventh Son

"The Seventh Son" (also listed as "Seventh Son") is a rhythm and blues song written by Willie Dixon. The title refers to the seventh son of a seventh son of folklore, which Dixon referenced previously in his "Hoochie Coochie Man". In 1955, Willie Mabon was the first to record it, which was released as a single by Chess Records. Johnny Rivers recorded the song as the lead track for his album Meanwhile Back at the Whisky à Go Go (1965), which was also one of his most popular singles.  


Year:
1989
2:54
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Well now everybody cryin' 'bout the seventh son
But in the whole round world there is only one, and
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son

Well I can tell your future before it comes to pass
And I can do things for you that make your heart feel glad
Look at the skies and predict the rain
I can tell when a woman's got another man
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son

Now I can hold you close and I can squeeze you tight
And I can make you cry for me both day and night
And I can heal the sick and even raise the dead
And make you little girls talk out of your head
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son

Now I can talk these words that sound so sweet
I can make your little heart even skip a beat
I can take you, baby, hold you in my arms
And make the flesh quiver on your lovely bones
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son

Well now everybody cryin' 'bout the seventh son
But in the whole round world there is only one, and
I'm the one, yes, I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one,
I'm the one they call the seventh son
I'm the one they call the seventh son
I'm the one they call the seventh son

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Willie Dixon

William James "Willie" Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. A Grammy Award winner who was proficient on both the upright bass and the guitar and as a vocalist, Dixon is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time. He is recognized as one of the founders of the Chicago blues sound. Dixon's songs have been recorded by countless musicians in many genres as well as by various ensembles in which he participated. A short list of the man's most famous compositions includes "Little Red Rooster", "Hoochie Coochie Man", "Evil", "Spoonful", "Back Door Man", "I Just Want to Make Love to You", "I Ain't Superstitious", "My Babe", "Wang Dang Doodle", and "Bring … more »

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Written by: HENRY GLOVER, MORRIS LEVY, IVERSON MINTER

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11 facts about this song

Original Release
"The Seventh Son" is a song written by Willie Dixon.
Multiple Artists Versions
The song has been performed by a multitude of artists, but notable versions include those by Willie Mabon, Johnny Rivers, and Sting.
Willie Mabon's Version
Mabon was the first artist to record the song in 1955.
Willie Dixon's Role
While 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'.
Johnny Rivers' Version
Johnny 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.
Song Features
The 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.
Composition
The song plays around the folk mythology of the seventh son of a seventh son, who is supposedly bestowed with supernatural powers.
Willie Dixon's Popularity
Despite 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.
Johnny Rivers' Success
Rivers' version became one of his biggest hits and further popularized the song, introducing it to a more mainstream audience.
Longevity
Despite 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.
Sting's Version
Rock artist Sting also covered this song, further proving the song's versatility across different music genres.

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