George "Wild Child" Butler
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George "Wild Child" Butler, born George Butler on October 1, 1936, in Autaugaville, Alabama, was an American harmonica blues musician and singer. Nicknamed "Wild Child" from a young age, Butler began playing the harmonica with Big Mama Thornton, a family friend. He preferred a life in music over farm work and performed in Chicago, Detroit, Texas, and Louisiana with notable figures such as Big Walter Horton, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and Sunnyland Slim. In 1966, under the direction of Willie Dixon, Butler released his debut album Open Up Baby. Throughout his career, he collaborated with prominent artists including Howlinâ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Sam Lay, and Big Jack Johnson. His discography includes albums like Keep On Doing What Youâre Doing (1969), These Mean Old Blues (1992), Stranger (1994), Lickin' Gravy (1976 / reissue of Funky Butt Lover), The Devil Made Me Do It (1999), and Shoâ Nuff (2001). Butler resided in Windsor, Ontario, until his death on March 1, 2005.
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- Spoonful
- Stranger
- The Devil Made Me Do It
- These Mean Old Blues
- Treat Me Just Like I Treat You
- Walkin' The Little Girl Home
- Weak in the Knees
- Wedding Ring Blues
- You Can Have It (If You Want It)
- (Baby) Do Your Thing
- Anyone Can Say They Love You
- Built for Comfort
- Everybody Got a Mojo
- Face It Baby
- Funky Butt Lover
- Give Me an Answer
- Gravy Child
- High I.Q.
- I Just Can't Please Her
- I Love You From Now On
- I'm Not Guilty
- Crack House Woman
- It's A Pity
- It's a Sin to Be a Thief
