William James Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He was proficient in playing both the upright bass and the guitar and was a capable singer, but he is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time. Next to Muddy Waters, Dixon is recognized as the most influential person in shaping the post – World War II sound of the Chicago blues. 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 his most famous compositions includes «Hoochie Coochie Man», «I Just Want to Make Love to You», «Little Red Rooster», «My Babe», «Spoonful», and «You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover». These songs were written during the peak years of Chess Records, from 1950 to 1965, and were performed by Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and Bo Diddley; they influenced a generation of musicians worldwide. By the time he was a teenager, Dixon was writing songs and selling copies to the local bands. He also studied music with a local carpenter, Theo Phelps, who taught him about harmony singing. He formed a duo with his mentor, guitarist, Leonard «Baby Doo» Caston, playing on street corners, and later Dixon took up the bass as an instrument. They later formed a group, the Five Breezes, who recorded for the Bluebird label. The group's success was halted, however, when Dixon refused induction into the armed forces as a conscientious objector. After his release a year later formed another group, the Four Jumps of Jive. In 1945, however, Dixon was back working with Caston in a group called the Big Three Trio, with guitarist Bernardo Dennis. During this period, Dixon would occasionally appear as a bassist at late-night jam sessions featuring members of the growing blues community, including Muddy Waters. Dixon's real recognition as a songwriter began with Muddy Waters' recording of «Hoochie Coochie Man». In addition to writing songs, Dixon continued as bassist and recording manager of many of the Chess label's recording sessions. Dixon's remuneration for all of this work, including the songwriting, was minimal. Dixon was an important link between the blues and rock and roll, working with Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley in the late 1950s. His songs have been covered by some of the biggest artists of more recent times, such as Cream, Jeff Beck, the Doors, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Steppenwolf, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix. The debut albums by the first six of those artists all feature at least one of his songs, a measure of his influence on rock music. In 1989 he received a Grammy Award for the album «Hidden Charms» and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Willie Dixon's life and work was virtually an embodiment of the progress of the blues, from an accidental creation of the descendants of freed slaves to a recognized and vital part of America's musical heritage. That Dixon was one of the first professional blues songwriters to benefit in a serious, material way - and that he had to fight to do it - from his work also made him an important symbol of the injustice that still informs the music industry, even at the end of the 20th century. A producer, songwriter, bassist, and singer, he helped Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and others find their most commercially successful voices. Willie Dixon ‎– Hidden Charms [1988] (Full Album) Tracklist: 1. (A1) Blues You Can't Lose - 5:44 2. (A2) I Don't Trust Myself - 4:23 3. (A3) Jungle Swing - 5:27 4. (A4) Don't Mess With The Messer - 7:10 5. (B1) Study War No More - 4:33 6. (B2) I Love The Life I Live (I Live The Life I Love) - 3:11 7. (B3) I Cry For You - 4:40 8. (B4) Good Advice - 5:13 9. (B5) I Do The Job - 6:22 Personnel: Willie Dixon: vocals, Cash McCall: guitar, backing vocals, T. Bone Burnett: resonator guitar [Dobro], Red Callender: bass, Lafayette Leake: piano, Earl Palmer: drums, Sugar Blue: harmonica Label: Bug ‎– C1-90595, Capitol Records ‎– C1-90595 (Vinyl, LP, Album, US) Released: 1988/Silvertone Records ‎– ORE CD 515 (CD, Album, Europe) Released: 1991 For more visit our site, at: http://www.antifonies.gr/willie-dixon-%e2%80%8e-hidden-charms-1988/ DISCLAIMER: I do not make any profit from this video. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to the respective artists and the record companies. It is uploaded for educational and promotional purposes only. I do not own, nor claim to own anything contained in this video. -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com

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William James Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He was proficient in playing both the upright bass and the guitar and was a capable singer, but he is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time. Next to Muddy Waters, Dixon is recognized as the most influential person in shaping the post – World War II sound of the Chicago blues. 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 his most famous compositions includes «Hoochie Coochie Man», «I Just Want to Make Love to You», «Little Red Rooster», «My Babe», «Spoonful», and «You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover». These songs were written during the peak years of Chess Records, from 1950 to 1965, and were performed by Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and Bo Diddley; they influenced a generation of musicians worldwide. By the time he was a teenager, Dixon was writing songs and selling copies to the local bands. He also studied music with a local carpenter, Theo Phelps, who taught him about harmony singing. He formed a duo with his mentor, guitarist, Leonard «Baby Doo» Caston, playing on street corners, and later Dixon took up the bass as an instrument. They later formed a group, the Five Breezes, who recorded for the Bluebird label. The group's success was halted, however, when Dixon refused induction into the armed forces as a conscientious objector. After his release a year later formed another group, the Four Jumps of Jive. In 1945, however, Dixon was back working with Caston in a group called the Big Three Trio, with guitarist Bernardo Dennis. During this period, Dixon would occasionally appear as a bassist at late-night jam sessions featuring members of the growing blues community, including Muddy Waters. Dixon's real recognition as a songwriter began with Muddy Waters' recording of «Hoochie Coochie Man». In addition to writing songs, Dixon continued as bassist and recording manager of many of the Chess label's recording sessions. Dixon's remuneration for all of this work, including the songwriting, was minimal. Dixon was an important link between the blues and rock and roll, working with Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley in the late 1950s. His songs have been covered by some of the biggest artists of more recent times, such as Cream, Jeff Beck, the Doors, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Steppenwolf, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix. The debut albums by the first six of those artists all feature at least one of his songs, a measure of his influence on rock music. In 1989 he received a Grammy Award for the album «Hidden Charms» and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Willie Dixon's life and work was virtually an embodiment of the progress of the blues, from an accidental creation of the descendants of freed slaves to a recognized and vital part of America's musical heritage. That Dixon was one of the first professional blues songwriters to benefit in a serious, material way - and that he had to fight to do it - from his work also made him an important symbol of the injustice that still informs the music industry, even at the end of the 20th century. A producer, songwriter, bassist, and singer, he helped Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and others find their most commercially successful voices. Willie Dixon ‎– Hidden Charms [1988] (Full Album) Tracklist: 1. (A1) Blues You Can't Lose - 5:44 2. (A2) I Don't Trust Myself - 4:23 3. (A3) Jungle Swing - 5:27 4. (A4) Don't Mess With The Messer - 7:10 5. (B1) Study War No More - 4:33 6. (B2) I Love The Life I Live (I Live The Life I Love) - 3:11 7. (B3) I Cry For You - 4:40 8. (B4) Good Advice - 5:13 9. (B5) I Do The Job - 6:22 Personnel: Willie Dixon: vocals, Cash McCall: guitar, backing vocals, T. Bone Burnett: resonator guitar [Dobro], Red Callender: bass, Lafayette Leake: piano, Earl Palmer: drums, Sugar Blue: harmonica Label: Bug ‎– C1-90595, Capitol Records ‎– C1-90595 (Vinyl, LP, Album, US) Released: 1988/Silvertone Records ‎– ORE CD 515 (CD, Album, Europe) Released: 1991 For more visit our site, at: http://www.antifonies.gr/willie-dixon-%e2%80%8e-hidden-charms-1988/ DISCLAIMER: I do not make any profit from this video. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to the respective artists and the record companies. It is uploaded for educational and promotional purposes only. I do not own, nor claim to own anything contained in this video. -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com

• published: 10 Jul 2017
• views: 386