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Tag Archives: Etta James

Spoonful

One of the most intense and arresting recordings I have ever heard is Howlin’ Wolf’s recording of “Spoonful” by Willie Dixon. This is on my list of classic songs with no chord changes, along with “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin, “India” by John Coltrane, “I’m Bad Like Jesse James” by John Lee Hooker, “Papa Was …

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Posted byEthanAugust 26, 2021November 1, 2021Posted inComposition, Key Musicians, Music, Music TheoryTags: blues, Charley Patton, Chris Whitley, Cream, Etta James, Grateful Dead, Harvey Fuqua, Howlin Wolf, R&B, rock, Rolling Stones, soul, Willie DixonLeave a comment on Spoonful
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