Big Mama Thornton - Sassy Mama
Review by Chuck Waldron
Sassy Mama is an album that showcases the raw power and soul of blues legend Big Mama Thornton. Released in 1975, this album captures Thornton's incredible voice and dynamic stage presence, as she performs a mix of classic blues standards and original compositions.
From the opening track, "Little Red Rooster," Thornton's voice commands attention, with its deep, rich tone and expressive delivery. She brings a sense of urgency and intensity to each song, whether it's the mournful "Ball and Chain" or the playful "Hound Dog."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Fish," a funky, groove-driven tune that showcases Thornton's ability to infuse her blues with elements of R&B and soul. Her band, which includes guitar, bass, drums, and horns, provides a tight, energetic backing that complements her vocals perfectly.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Man | 4:5 | |
| Tell Me Pretty Baby | 5:7 | |
| Private Number | 6:20 | |
| Big Mama's New Love (Cont.) | ||
| Sassy Mama | 4:56 | |
| Big Mama's New Love (Concl.) | ||
| Hound Dog / Walkin' the Dog | 4:11 | |
| Everybody's Happy (But Me) | 3:20 | |
| Sweet Little Angel / Three O'clock Blues | 5:57 | |
| Sassy Mama (Concl.) | ||
| Rolling Stone | 4:42 | |
| Rock Me Baby | 6:35 | |
| Ball And Chain | ||
| Big Mama's New Love | 3:36 | |
| Everybody's Happy (But Me) | 3:20 | |
| Medley: Hound Dog / Walkin` The Dog | ||
| Lost City | 4:52 | |
| Summertime | 6:43 | |
| Medley: Sweet Little Angel / Three O'Clock Blues | ||
| Big Mama's New Love | 3:38 | |
| Mr. Cool | 7:45 | |
| Sassy Mama (Cont.) | ||
| Ball and Chain | 7:28 |
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Catalog Numbers
- VSD 79354
- 662217
- VMD 79354-2
- 79354 H
- JAM 9154-2
- VSD-79354
- VSD 23014
Labels
- Vanguard
- Just A Memory
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
- CD
- 8-Track Cartridge
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Vanguard Recording Society, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Vanguard Recording Society, Inc. |
| Recorded At | Vanguard Studios |
| Licensed To | Fnac Music Production |
| Distributed By | WMD |
| Published By | Arc Music Corp. |
| Manufactured By | ZYX-MUSIC GMBH |
| Glass Mastered At | ZYX Mastering |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Jules Halfant |
| Bass | Wilbur Bascomb |
| Drums | Jimmy Johnson |
| Engineer | John Kilgore |
| Guitar | Cornell Dupree, Ronnie Miller |
| Keyboards | Paul Griffin |
| Photography By | Fred Floyd, Joel Brodsky |
| Tenor Saxophone | Buddy Lucas |
| Design | Jules Halfant |
| Mixed By | John Kilgore |
| Producer | Ed Bland |
| Vocals | Big Mama Thornton |
| Coordinator | Laval Côté |
| Edited By | Bill Szawlowski |
| Executive-Producer | Jim West |
| Liner Notes | Craig Morrison |
| Piano | John "Big Moose" Walker |
| Recorded By | Roué Doudou Boicel |
| Harmonica | Big Mama Thornton |
| Written-By | Big Mama Thornton (tracks: A2 to B3), Mattie Fields (tracks: A2 to B3) |
| Photography | Joel Brodsky |
Notes
- This is Big Mama Thornton's debut album on Vanguard ... Big Mama is among the last, if not the last in the great tradition of black women blues singers ... She is presented here in a variety of styles ranging from shuffle-type blues to Muddy Waters, to some current exciting sounds.
- Golden Vanguard labels, released with original red Vanguard inner sleeve.
- Fnac Music Production France Reissue 1993
- Reissue Of The 1975-Record.
- Printed in USA
- c 1982 Canada -Quality Records Limited
- Recorded at Rising Sun Celebrity Jazz Club, Montreal, Canada, on April 12, 1977.
- This is a RSD Exclusive Release.
- Fans voted for this reissue on RecordStoreDay.com and VanguardRecords.com, a scorching 1975 live set from Big Mama has been remastered from the original tapes by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. Presented in "exact replica" LP package.
- Reissue Of The 1975-Record. Manufactured under license for distribution By ZYX-Music GmbH, Germany. Wrong track timing printed for Track 3 (17:43)
- Standard jewel case with black tray and 4-page booklet.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): V SD 79354 A1A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): V SD 79354 B1A
- Barcode: 3383006622177
- Barcode: 015707935425
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
- Barcode: 068944915422
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 6000
- Barcode (Scanned): 015707935418
- Barcode (Scanned): 090204405923
- Barcode (Text): 0 90204 40592 3
- Label Code: LC 0381
- Price Code (France): CA 835
- SPARS Code: AAD
- Rights Society (Biem Countries): GEMA
- Matrix / Runout: ZYX MASTERING VMD 79354-2
- Matrix / Runout: (Side A) NP0 MU VSD 23014 A DTV
- Matrix / Runout: (Side B) NP0 MU VSD 23014 B DTV
About Big Mama Thornton
Born 11th December 1926, Ariton, Alabama, USA
Died 25th July 1984, Los Angeles, California, USA
Thornton was the first artist to record "Hound Dog" (Peacock 1612), with which she had a Number 1 hit in the Billboard R&B chart in 1953 selling two million copies,. Later the same year she released "They Call Me Big Mama" (Peacock 1621). This release helped immortalize her nickname in the world of funky gospel and R&B music. She also wrote and recorded "Ball And Chain
Real Name
- Willa Mae Thornton
Name Vars
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- & Group
- Thornton
- 'Big Mama' Thornton
- B. M. Thornton
- B.M. Thornton
- Big \
- Big Mama Thorton
- Big Momma Thornton
- Jesse Mae \
- M. Thornton
- Mae \
- Thornton Mike
- W. M. Thornton
- Willie Mac \
- Willie Mae \
- Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton
- Willie Mae (Big Mama) Thornton
- Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton
Aliases
- Willie Mae Thornton
