Sonny Boy Williamson : The Real Folk Blues (Chess Records)If you think the blues is just three chords and a cloud of dust, meet the man who turned that cloud into a thunderstorm: Sonny Boy Williamson II. This 1966 Chess Records gem, 'The Real Folk Blues', is a masterclass in attitude, sly humor, and harmonica sorcery. From the hypnotic sway of 'Checkin' Up on My Baby' to the swaggering 'Bring It On Home' and the heartbreak of 'Sad to Be Alone', Sonny Boy's every note feels like he's letting you in on a

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