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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

BILL WATTS - PROBLEMS

Chicago r&b/ bluesman Bill Watts is a complete mystery to me. He released at least 3 45's, and he handled the lion's share of writing/ production/ performing. Beyond that....

What separates this song from the average blues number to my ears in the RHYTHM; this song could have easily fallen into a lazy shuffle and sounded OK, but the use of congas just DRIVES this track.

As always, if you know anymore please write.

from c1965...

BILL WATTS - PROBLEMS


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3 comments:

  1. HollyMarch 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    This is great, Derek! And it's, well, rare to hear a bluesman singing about hoping to move OUT of Chicago to the suburbs due to muggings!

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  2. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Bill Watts is alive and well living in Chicago. I am his granddaughter. I would be happy to provide more information if needed. You can reach me at varetta223@gmail.com

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  3. ChiShellOctober 19, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Hello. Bill Watts is my uncle. He lives on the south side of Chicago. You can reach him at 1-773-239-1286.

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Let's try to keep it positive, mmmKay?