Seventh Son
Willie Mabon
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Well now everybody cryin' 'bout the seventh son But in the whole round world there is only one, and I'm the one, yes, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one they call the seventh son Well I can tell your future before it comes to pass And I can do things for you that make your heart feel glad Look at the skies and predict the rain I can tell when a woman's got another man I'm the one, yes, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one they call the seventh son Now I can hold you close and I can squeeze you tight And I can make you cry for me both day and night And I can heal the sick and even raise the dead And make you little girls talk out of your head I'm the one, yes, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one they call the seventh son Now I can talk these words that sound so sweet I can make your little heart even skip a beat I can take you, baby, hold you in my arms And make the flesh quiver on your lovely bones I'm the one, yes, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one they call the seventh son Well now everybody cryin' 'bout the seventh son But in the whole round world there is only one, and I'm the one, yes, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one they call the seventh son I'm the one they call the seventh son I'm the one they call the seventh son
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Written by: HENRY GLOVER, MORRIS LEVY, IVERSON MINTER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Original Release"The Seventh Son" is a song written by Willie Dixon.
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Multiple Artists VersionsThe song has been performed by a multitude of artists, but notable versions include those by Willie Mabon, Johnny Rivers, and Sting.
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Willie Mabon's VersionMabon was the first artist to record the song in 1955.
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Willie Dixon's RoleWhile Willie Dixon was the primary songwriter, he also recorded his version of the song which was released in his 1959 album, 'I Am The Blues'.
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Johnny Rivers' VersionJohnny Rivers included his version of the song in his 1965 album, 'Meanwhile Back At The Whisky À Go Go'. His version reached #7 on the U.S. Pop Singles chart.
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Song FeaturesThe song is uniquely characterized by its strong rhythm and blues groove and a catchy, repetitive chant that gets easily stuck in the listener's mind.
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CompositionThe song plays around the folk mythology of the seventh son of a seventh son, who is supposedly bestowed with supernatural powers.
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Willie Dixon's PopularityDespite not being the original performer, Dixon's version is often the most recognized due to his prominent role in blues music. He is renowned for being one of the most versatile figures in blues, as a vocalist, songwriter, and a bandleader.
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Johnny Rivers' SuccessRivers' version became one of his biggest hits and further popularized the song, introducing it to a more mainstream audience.
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LongevityDespite being over sixty years old, "Seventh Son" continues to be covered by modern artists, evidencing its timeless appeal and lasting influence in the music industry.
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Sting's VersionRock artist Sting also covered this song, further proving the song's versatility across different music genres.
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