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Joe Williams

Blues
Jazz
Born in Cordele, Georgia in 1918, Joe Williams was essentially raised by his mother and grandmother in Chicago. His first musical performances came as a teenager singing in churches in gospel group the Jubilee Boys, going on to work as a singer and a bouncer in Chicago clubs. His rich, tuneful baritone voice soon attracted wider attention, leading him to launch his solo career in 1937, occasionally performing with big bands led by Jimmy Noone and Les Hite. He went on to tour with Coleman Hawkins, Lionel Hampton, Red Saunders and Andy Kirk. His major breakthrough occurred when ...
Songs
Every Day I Have the Blues
Every Day I Have the BluesCount Basie, Joe Williams and Count Basie Orchestra

Everyday I Have the Blues

5:27

Too Close for Comfort
Too Close for ComfortCount Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, Count Basie Orchestra and Williams

I Told You So

3:02

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Ev'ry Time We Say GoodbyeJoe Williams

Sings About You/sentimental And Melancholy

2:43

Alright, Okay, You Win
Alright, Okay, You WinCount Basie and Joe Williams

Basie in London

3:05

Work Song
Work SongJoe Williams, Phil Bodner, Urbie Green, Jerome Richardson, Bernie Leighton, Kenny Burrell, Clark Terry and Phil Woods

Time Further Out

2:30

Here's to Life
Here's to LifeJoe Williams and Robert Farnon Orchestra

Here's to Life

5:34

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