Ball and Chain (Big Mama Thornton song)
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"Ball and Chain" (also "Ball 'n' Chain" or "Ball & Chain") is a blues song written and recorded by American blues artist Big Mama Thornton. Although her recording did not appear on the record charts, the song has become one of Thornton's best-known, largely due to performances and recordings by Janis Joplin.
For other uses, see Ball and chain (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Single by Big Mama Thornton, from the album ...
"Ball and Chain Part 1" | |
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Single by Big Mama Thornton | |
from the album Ball and Chain | |
B-side | "Wade in the Water" |
Released | 1968 (1968) |
Genre | Blues |
Length | 2:25 |
Label | Arhoolie |
Songwriter(s) | Willie Mae Thornton a.k.a. Big Mama Thornton |
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