Help Me
Sonny Boy Williamson II
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You got to help me I can't do it all by myself You got to help me, baby I can't do it all by myself You know if you don't help me darling I'll have to find myself somebody else I may have to wash I may have to sew I may have to cook I might mop the floor But you help me babe You know if you don't help me darling I'll find myself somebody else When I walk, you walk with me When I talk, you talk to me Oh baby, I can't do it all by myself You know if you don't help me darling I'll have to find myself somebody else Help me, help me darlin' Bring my nightshirt Put on your morning gown Bring my nightshirt Put on your morning gown Darlin' I know we sleep bare But I don't feel like lying down, oh yeah
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Written by: Willie Dixon, Ralph Bass, Willie Williamson
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Help Me" is a song performed by Sonny Boy Williamson, an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who was also identified as Sonny Boy Williamson II.
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Released In"Help Me" was released in 1963, keeping the blues genre alive during a time when rock and roll was becoming increasingly popular.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "Help Me" used a metaphor of a man seeking aid, however, the song's message was more of an ode to Williamson’s struggle with his alcoholism.
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Inspiration from Other Songs"Help Me" was heavily inspired by the popular song "Green Onions" by Booker T. & the MG's. According to some critics, it could almost be considered a cover of "Green Onions", due to the similar chord progressions.
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Influence on other MusiciansThe song became influential to other blues musicians as well, in fact, British rock band The Animals covered "Help Me" in 1964. Their version of the song borrows both from Williamson's original and Booker T. & the MG's "Green Onions."
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AlbumsInitially, "Help Me" was released as a single but later it was compiled in Williamson’s album “Help Me/Bye Bye Bird”.
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Record LabelThis song was produced under the label Checker Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records, a major blues record label in the 1950's and 60's.
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Performance StyleKnown for his harmonica skills, Williamson introduces "Help Me" with a signature harmonica riff, showcasing his unique ability to balance rhythm and melody.
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Songwriting CreditThe songwriting credit for "Help Me" is split between Williamson, bassist Willie Dixon, and Ralph Bass. Willie Dixon was a proficient songwriter who authored many blues classics, including several songs for Muddy Waters.
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LegacyEven after Williamson’s death in 1965, “Help Me” continued to be influential. It's revisited and performed by several bands and artists globally, marking Williamson’s indelible contribution to the Blues genre.
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