Ball and Chain

song by Thornton

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In Big Mama Thornton: The 1960s and Ball and Chain
…version of the Thornton-written “Ball and Chain” revived interest in the blues singer called “Big Mama” because of her girth and larger-than-life voice and stage presence. Though she resented Presley’s success with her song “Hound Dog,” Thornton held much greater respect for Joplin, perhaps because Joplin was more vocal…
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