WWGeezer Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 This singer was in the new movie about Elvis. She portrayed Big Moma Thornton who did the original version of Hound Dog before Elvis. Shonka was only 44 years old and passed away suddenly yesterday. Her version of the song is worth a listen. The drum beat and intro is wicked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWPlague Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Guess Im gonna go see that movie. Shame Shonka died so young. I think you would like the Doc. 'The Howlin' Wolf Story" on the interweb. I was reminded of this classic when listening to Shonka. Pretty sure the guys playing had. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ri7TcukAJ8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWPlague Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220428172718/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=qHAIQdkqa_c In this video, they talk about the Stones getting Wolf on TV, I often wondered how British Mick picked up some of his 'chicken dance' moves, he was sitting on the steps watching Wolf, sing and dance, could that be when Mick learned about the chicken dance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSandMan Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Wow... That is an awesome rendition of that song. Makes the Elvis version seem tame. Sad to learn she's gone already. RIP Ms. Dukureh. I'll be looking for more of your work, because you move me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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