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Ball and Chain Part 1 Single Cover, Vinyl released in 1968,  Vinyl Cover, Picture Dimensions: 280 x 282 Pixels, Vinyl 7"

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This is another example of a song by Thornton that became popular after another singer covered it. Janis Joplin recorded a version of the song Thornton had written and it rose to fame. Some give credit to Joplin's recording for reviving the declining popularity of blue's music. Unlike Presley, however, Joplin got permission from Thornton to record the song, gave her credit for writing the song, and also gave her the royalties.

“Ball and Chain (Part One) / Wade in the Water by Big Mama Thornton - RYM/Sonemic.” n.d. Rateyourmusic.com. Accessed February 14, 2022. https://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/big-mama-thornton/ball-and-chain-part-one-wade-in-the-water/.

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Willie Mae Thornton Performance Ad, Date Accessed: February 14, 2022, Date Posted: N.D., Digital Photography of Poster Ad, Dimensions: 544 x 864 pixels

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The Blue's genre of music was losing popularity towards the 1960's and 70's so Thornton stopped recording new music. She did, however, continue to do performances in California/the bay area. Her performances captured the energy and soul of blue's music. Though the music style was less popular, it is still amazing that she continued performing.

“Big Mama Thornton Photo Gallery.” n.d. The Arhoolie Foundation. Accessed February 13, 2022. https://arhoolie.org/big-mama-thornton-gallery/.

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Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" (October 28, 1956) on The Ed Sullivan Show, uploaded on September 9, 2020, Video Recording, Dimensions: N/A

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Elvis Presley Singing Willie Mae Thornton's Song

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Elvis Presley Singing Willie Mae Thornton's Song

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This video relates to Willie Mae Thornton because her original song "Hound Dog" was a huge catalyst for Presley's career. Some people may not even know that this song is not his own song. This exemplified how white people could make a song rooted in black culture and popularize it while giving no credit to the original singer.

“Elvis Presley ‘Hound Dog’ (October 28, 1956) on the Ed Sullivan Show.” 2020. YouTube Video. YouTube. https://youtu.be/aNYWl13IWhY.

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Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" (October 28, 1956) on The Ed Sullivan Show

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(1965) Blues by Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog and Down Home Shakedown, uploaded on September 19, 2012, Video Recording, Dimensions: N/A

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Big Mama Thornton’s Performance of Two of Her Hit Songs

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Big Mama Thornton’s Performance of Two of Her Hit Songs

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"Hound Dog" was one of Thornton's biggest hits and it also happened to be the first song she released. This video is significant because it truly captures Thornton's energy while she performs. The way she performs redefined blue's music and one can compare the style of performance from back then to now.

“‎(1965) Blues by Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog and down Home Shakedown.” 2012. YouTube Video. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxoGvBQtjpM.

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‎(1965) Blues by Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog and Down Home Shakedown

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"Big Mama Thornton - In Europe" Vinyl Album Cover, January 26, 2022, Digital Photograph, 494 x 490 pixels

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"Big Mama" Thornton was a powerhouse blues singer and wrote all of her songs. She created quite a name for herself and garnered a large following. She released her first album, "In Europe", in 1965 after performing on tour. This was significant because it showed her success and very few female blues singers gained the popularity she had.

Boswell, Alicia, and Janet Bourne. "Black Music and Roots of American Popular Culture: Part II." Powerpoint presented at UCSB, January 2022. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XwRmoZHCmQJIU7akMW6Rt1v4foNXdrTUWYQsOscz73I/edit#slide=id.p