Sonny Boy Williamson Versions
The song was recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson in 1951 as his first single release on Trumpet Records. Three versions of the song were released as 78rpm singles. The first version featured Sonny Boy Williamson II (vocals/harp), Willie Love (piano), Joe Willie Wilkins (guitar), Elmore James (guitar), and Joe Dyson (drums); the second and third versions had Sonny Boy Williamson II, Willie Love, Henry Reed (bass), and Joe Dyson.
In 1957, Sonny Boy Williamson re-recorded the song on Checker Records, with Otis Spann (piano), Robert Lockwood (guitar), Luther Tucker (guitar), Willie Dixon (bass) and Fred Below (drums), under the title "Born Blind".
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