The Seventh Son
Willie Mabon
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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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Written by: HENRY GLOVER, MORRIS LEVY, IVERSON MINTER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Original Artist"The Seventh Son" was originally written and recorded by blues musician Willie Mabon in 1955.
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Songwriter InspirationThe song was composed by Willie Dixon, a songwriting genius who also penned blues classics for Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and other Chess Records stalwarts.
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Johnny Rivers VersionJohnny Rivers, an influential American rock 'n' roll singer, songwriter, and record producer, later recorded "The Seventh Son" in 1965.
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Chart SuccessRivers' version of the song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, displaying the song's influence and popularity.
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Blues LegendWillie Dixon, the writer of the song, is a member of the Blues Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, reflecting the caliber of his musical skills.
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Track Description"The Seventh Son" is a blues song with an upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and memorable lyrics that talk about the folk belief in the special powers and luck of the seventh son.
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Influence of the SongThe song became a popular track covered by various artists of different genres and is considered an iconic song in the world of blues and rock'n'roll.
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Notable CoversSome eminent musicians who have covered "The Seventh Son" include Sting, Climax Blues Band, and George Thorogood.
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Album SuccessJohnny Rivers' album, which included "The Seventh Son," was titled "Meanwhile Back at the Whisky à Go Go," and it reached #12 on the Billboard 200.
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Mabon's Original StyleThe original version by Willie Mabon followed the traditional blues structure and rhythm and contained his distinguished harmonica playing.
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