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| years_active = 1930's - 1954
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| associated_acts = [[Peetie Wheatstraw]], Lee Brown
| associated_acts = [[Peetie Wheatstraw]], Lee Brown, [[Earl Bostic]]
}}'''Rhythm Willie''', born '''William Hood''' (c. September 15, 1910 – 1954)<ref name="PremiumRecords">{{cite web|author=Robert Pruter, Robert L. Campbell|url=http://campber.people.clemson.edu/premium.html|title=Premium Records|publisher= |date=2016-12-02|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref><ref name="HarmonicaEncyclopedia">{{cite book |last=Krampert |first=Peter |date=2016 |title=The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica |url= |location= |publisher=Mel Bay Pubilcations |page= 147|isbn=9781619115774 |author-link=}}</ref><ref name="RhythmWillie">{{cite web|author=Scott Dirks|url=http://nighthawk.sundayblues.org/articles/RhythmWillie.pdf|title=Rhythm Willie|publisher= Blues Unlimited Magazine|date=1992|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref><ref name="HeavyBreathers">{{cite book |last=Field |first=Kim |date=2000 |title=Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers: The Evolution of the People's Instrument |url= |location= |publisher=Cooper Square Press |page= 313-317|isbn=9781461661023 |author-link=}}</ref> was an American [[blues]] musician, who appeared on 16 issued recordings between 1939 and 1950.
}}'''Rhythm Willie''', born '''William Hood''' (c. September 15, 1910 – 1954)<ref name="PremiumRecords">{{cite web|author=Robert Pruter, Robert L. Campbell|url=http://campber.people.clemson.edu/premium.html|title=Premium Records|publisher= |date=2016-12-02|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref><ref name="HarmonicaEncyclopedia">{{cite book |last=Krampert |first=Peter |date=2016 |title=The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica |url= |location= |publisher=Mel Bay Pubilcations |page= 147|isbn=9781619115774 |author-link=}}</ref><ref name="RhythmWillie">{{cite web|author=Scott Dirks|url=http://nighthawk.sundayblues.org/articles/RhythmWillie.pdf|title=Rhythm Willie|publisher= Blues Unlimited Magazine|date=1992|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref><ref name="HeavyBreathers">{{cite book |last=Field |first=Kim |date=2000 |title=Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers: The Evolution of the People's Instrument |url= |location= |publisher=Cooper Square Press |page= 313-317|isbn=9781461661023 |author-link=}}</ref> was an American [[blues]] musician, who appeared on 16 issued recordings between 1939 and 1950.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Rhythm Willie was a [[harmonica]] player active in the [[Chicago]] area of the [[United States]]. Rhythm Willie was first advertised in Chicago newspapers in October 1938, where he was often touted as "King Of The Harmonica" or "The Harmonica Wizard"<ref name="PremiumRecords"/><ref name="OnTheTrail">{{cite web|author=Pat Missin|url=http://www.patmissin.com/articles/AHN5.html|title=On The Trail Of Rhythm Willie|publisher=|date=|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref>. Rhythm Willie performed in nightclubs in the Chicago area, such as the Delisa For a period of time in the 1930s, Castle also lived in [[Helena, Arkansas]]. In 1928, he recorded two sides for Columbia Records, a two-part song called "Charleston Contest", a song in which Castle talks to himself in different voices and brags about his ability on the guitar. In 1930, he recorded two more sides in [[Chicago, Illinois]] for Brunswick Records. These sides show a more relaxed side to Castle, and he is accompanied by a guitarist and a [[harmonica]] player.
Rhythm Willie was a [[harmonica]] player active in the [[Chicago]] area of the [[United States]]. Willie was first advertised in Chicago newspapers in October 1938, where he was often touted as "King Of The Harmonica" or "The Harmonica Wizard"<ref name="PremiumRecords"/><ref name="OnTheTrail">{{cite web|author=Pat Missin|url=http://www.patmissin.com/articles/AHN5.html|title=On The Trail Of Rhythm Willie|publisher=|date=|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref>. Willie performed in nightclubs in the Chicago area, such as the [[Club Delisa]] and the [[Rhumboogie Café]]<ref name="HeavyBreathers"/>. Willie made his recording debut in 1939, accompanying blues pianist [[Peetie Wheatstraw]] on five sides. Willie's distinctive harmonica playing is easily noticeable above Wheatstraw's piano. On the same day, Willie accompanied blues musician Lee Brown on four sides.<ref name="RhythmWillie"/>


Willie made his first recordings as leader in October 1940, cutting four sides, all of them instrumental, showcasing Willie's ability on the harmonica. After this session, Willie would not return to the recording studio until 1947, accompanying [[Earl Bostic]] and his orchestra. None of the recordings from this session were issued. Willie made his final recordings in 1950, where he lead an orchestra on two sides. Willie continued playing live after his final recording session, and was advertised as having played in the months leading up to his death.<ref name="PremiumRecords"/><ref name="RhythmWillie"/>
After these two sessions, he played in Jed Davenport's Beale Street Jug Band.


Willie died in early 1954. An obituary in the [[Chicago Defender]] gave his funeral date as May 18, 1954.<ref name="HeavyBreathers"/>
Castle died in Chicago on August 16, 1971.


== Recordings ==
== Recordings ==


=== Recorded October 27, 1928 for [[Columbia Records]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]] ===
=== Recorded September 14, 1939 for [[Decca Records]] in [[Chicago]] ===
Accompanying [[Peetie Wheatstraw]]:<ref name="RhythmWillie"/>
* Charleston Contest – Part 1 – 14374D
* You Can't Stop Me From Drinkin' - 7692
* Charleston Contest – Part 2 – 14374D
* I Want Some Seafood - 7657
* Rollin' Chair - 7676
* Love Bug - 7676
* Confidence Man - 7692


Accompanying Lee Brown:<ref name="RhythmWillie"/>
⚫
=== Recorded October 2, 1930 for [[Brunswick Records]] ===
* Little Brownskin Girl - 7686
* Squinch Owl Moan – 7189
* The Way I Do – 7189
* Lock And Key Blues - 7654
* Treated Like A Dog - 7654
* My Drivin' Wheel - 7686

⚫
=== Recorded October 10, 1940 for [[Okeh Records]] in [[Chicago]] ===
Credited as '''Rhythm Willie & His Gang''':<ref name="RhythmWillie"/>
* New Block And Tackle Blues - 05856
* Breathtakin' Blues - 05960
* Bedroom Stomp - 05856
* Boarding House Blues - 05960

=== Recorded September 1947 in [[New York City]] ===
Accompanying [[Earl Bostic]] Orchestra:<ref name="RhythmWillie"/>
* Willie's Boogie - unissued
* Unissued record
* Unissued record
* Unissued record

=== Recorded September 1950 for [[Premium Records]] in [[Chicago]] ===
Credied as '''Rhythm Willie, His Harmonica, And Orchestra''':<ref name="PremiumRecords"/><ref name="RhythmWillie"/>
* Wailin' Willie - PR-866
* I've Got Rhythm - PR-866


== References ==
== References ==
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Rhythm Willie
Birth nameWilliam Hood
Bornc. September 15, 1910
Diedbefore May 18, 1954 (aged 43)
Genres
Instrument
  • Harmonica
Years active1930's - 1954

Rhythm Willie, born William Hood (c. September 15, 1910 – 1954)[1][2][3][4] was an American blues musician, who appeared on 16 issued recordings between 1939 and 1950.

Biography

Rhythm Willie was a harmonica player active in the Chicago area of the United States. Willie was first advertised in Chicago newspapers in October 1938, where he was often touted as "King Of The Harmonica" or "The Harmonica Wizard"[1][5]. Willie performed in nightclubs in the Chicago area, such as the Club Delisa and the Rhumboogie Café[4]. Willie made his recording debut in 1939, accompanying blues pianist Peetie Wheatstraw on five sides. Willie's distinctive harmonica playing is easily noticeable above Wheatstraw's piano. On the same day, Willie accompanied blues musician Lee Brown on four sides.[3]

Willie made his first recordings as leader in October 1940, cutting four sides, all of them instrumental, showcasing Willie's ability on the harmonica. After this session, Willie would not return to the recording studio until 1947, accompanying Earl Bostic and his orchestra. None of the recordings from this session were issued. Willie made his final recordings in 1950, where he lead an orchestra on two sides. Willie continued playing live after his final recording session, and was advertised as having played in the months leading up to his death.[1][3]

Willie died in early 1954. An obituary in the Chicago Defender gave his funeral date as May 18, 1954.[4]

Recordings

Recorded September 14, 1939 for Decca Records in Chicago

Accompanying Peetie Wheatstraw:[3]

  • You Can't Stop Me From Drinkin' - 7692
  • I Want Some Seafood - 7657
  • Rollin' Chair - 7676
  • Love Bug - 7676
  • Confidence Man - 7692

Accompanying Lee Brown:[3]

  • Little Brownskin Girl - 7686
  • Lock And Key Blues - 7654
  • Treated Like A Dog - 7654
  • My Drivin' Wheel - 7686

Recorded October 10, 1940 for Okeh Records in Chicago

Credited as Rhythm Willie & His Gang:[3]

  • New Block And Tackle Blues - 05856
  • Breathtakin' Blues - 05960
  • Bedroom Stomp - 05856
  • Boarding House Blues - 05960

Recorded September 1947 in New York City

Accompanying Earl Bostic Orchestra:[3]

  • Willie's Boogie - unissued
  • Unissued record
  • Unissued record
  • Unissued record

Recorded September 1950 for Premium Records in Chicago

Credied as Rhythm Willie, His Harmonica, And Orchestra:[1][3]

  • Wailin' Willie - PR-866
  • I've Got Rhythm - PR-866

References

  1. ^ a b c d Robert Pruter, Robert L. Campbell (2016-12-02). "Premium Records". Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  2. ^ Krampert, Peter (2016). The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica. Mel Bay Pubilcations. p. 147. ISBN 9781619115774.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Scott Dirks (1992). "Rhythm Willie" (PDF). Blues Unlimited Magazine. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  4. ^ a b c Field, Kim (2000). Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers: The Evolution of the People's Instrument. Cooper Square Press. p. 313-317. ISBN 9781461661023.
  5. ^ Pat Missin. "On The Trail Of Rhythm Willie". Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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