Sonny II - Keep It To Your Self

Baby, do me a favor, keep our business to yourself.
Please, darling, do me a favor, keep our business to yourself.
I don't want you to tell nobody in your family,
And don't mention it to nobody else.
Don't tell your mother,
Don't tell your father,
Don't tell your sister,
Don't mention it to your brother,
Please, darling, keep our business to yourself.
Don't you tell nobody,
And don't mention it to nobody else.
You have a husband,
I have a wife,
If you start to talkin,
That's gonna mess up our life,
Please, please baby, keep our business to yourself.
Don't you tell nobody,
And don't mention it to nobody else.
Goodbye darlin.
Sonny Boy Williamson II

[@manabikos]

His eyes while he's singing tells the whole story. All the emotions someone has in that kind of situation.. Pure art

[@thegame6141]

Oh really?

[@aldopereira1286]

Sad eyes

[@wleon4068]

You said it. That's a hard life lived right there.

[@user-uh2cr9so8l]

What, the eyes of a pervert? He's singing about cheating on his wife 😂

[@graysonjd5624]

@@user-uh2cr9so8lHe’s still sad, just a “pervert” too I suppose

[@slowpenguin1]

Artists of this caliber are lost to time. Thank God we have KZbin

[@fabrinepicherea8817]

Thanks youtube

[@intothemystic3374]

Amen and hail to the yes!

[@Joshua-u1e]

Yes sir

[@emmetcraig828]

Hello from Ireland!..yes and no...t ! only youtube!

[@pecahperiuk]

Amen

[@YogsenForfoth]

This man had so much class and so much style that it practically shined from his mere presence. What a legend.

[@colinjones3078]

CHECK IT NOW !!! (BANGING) As my choice of 'ax' is a blues harp, Please Please Listen to Sonny Boy Williams

[@lucioalves4855]

Sensacional

[@colinjones3078]

@@lucioalves4855 the master of the harmonica Remember keep it to yourself

[@colinjones3078]

👍✌️❤️👊

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Love his tour in England with eric clapton and yardbirds and the animals... quote from sonny boy ' these white boys want to play the blues so bad they do! 😅

[@rhodripopper-aspie]

las cicatrices, su mirada, su porte, te dice que ha pasado por muuuucho, y despues de años quiere compartirlo en forma de melodia de harmonica... esoo.. eso es arte!

[@albertocastillo5763]

Murió de tuberculosis

[@pabloandresahumadagomez2028]

Como un buen pirata tatuado ha fuego.

[@albertocastillo5763]

@@pabloandresahumadagomez2028 tatuado a fuego por la pobreza, el racismo y la injusticia. El sello Chess se dedicaba a grabar a estos geniales músicos no porque apreciaran su arte sino porque no tenían donde grabar por ser negros y Chess les pagaba miserias aprovechándose de la situación.

[@wleon4068]

That's a hard life lived, my friend... a hard life lived.

[@charodelgado3212]

​@@albertocastillo5763Es por consecuencia de obligar a convivir razas. Es como poner a convivir a perros y gatos. Hay varios estudios que demuestran que los bebés de 6 meses ya son racistas. Entendiendo el racismo como preferir y ayudar primero a tu propia raza, lo cual es totalmente lógico.

[@ZOBIBO333]

No matter how many thousands of times I listen to this performance over the years, it just keeps getting better and better over the years

[@darrylhaney16]

one great live performance !

[@maxiborgaro5391]

ABSOLUTELY

[@ahmedchadli789]

Un y

[@ninjavigilante5311]

The girl at 202 says it all, was a smile on her face seeing this live

[@justusblanco6259]

Yes

[@WoMbAtImUSpRiMe3o6]

Whatever's in his bag is probably cool.

[@nobodythatyouknow305]

Fs

[@WoMbAtImUSpRiMe3o6]

@lucasortega2728 probably.

[@TheCatibux]

😂 I'm curious also

[@WoMbAtImUSpRiMe3o6]

​@@TheCatibux he's got 3 harmonicas in his coat pocket. So whatever in that satchel bag is definitely cool lol

[@16cliffedge]

dam cool

[@tyronnemoss]

He had them girls smiling! You’re a smooth operator Sonny! I see you!

[@grammyj17988]

@tyronnemoss ~ I saw🫣 that too 👁️

[@jrb4935]

Obviously they didn't see his teeth.

[@JoshuaMichael1122]

Just drippin with style

[@YogsenForfoth]

@@jrb4935 When you got this much style and mojo, it don’t matter.

[@albertocastillo5763]

​@@jrb4935what a moron you are and what a stupid remark. He was a poor black worker in a segregated society. Was he supposed to live the life of an English baron?

[@GreedyInvestor]

The scars and missing teeth…this guy lived a tough life. All that pain in his voice gives me the chills

[@pecahperiuk]

only way to get the blues

[@rp9674]

I think he was raised in Calabasas

[@alexanderkonig6432]

It´s simply a True Person

[@elivaughn4934]

@@rp9674 He was born and raised in Mississippi during the early 1900s. It was probably pretty rough.

[@rp9674]

Died in Calabasas CA in 1965 a multi-millionaire

[@dazthemod69]

the coolest cat that ever walked on stage .

[@NSUS1]

The very coolest

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Rather him or howlin wolf

[@ALfaDuB101]

Tom waits

[@autoeroticus]

He is

[@Jessifyism]

You have your husband, and I have a wife... Oh my those are some strong words. First time hearing this and it's 2024

[@-tv6912]

2024🙏❤

[@marianela4617]

Ygual yo primera vez y realmente estoy me traspoto a esa época

[@atman5230]

Same here.

[@ShannonSmish]

Same omggg, I was drawing and I couldn't start again till the song ended 😂

[@norfolknwhey4787]

The way he swings the beat with the harp and vocals is amazing. So natural, yet incredibly technical at the same time. A true legend of his craft.

[@ddoeser5830]

Gewéldig mooi geniet er van , Telkens weer 👍❤🇳🇱🎼🎵🎶🙏🌹👋Dinsdag (1) November Jaar 2022.Tijd 11:09 UUR Ochtend.

[@lowly.8776]

Agreed. I just recently started listening to older music such as blues and im in love with it. This performence is amongst the best ive ever seen.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@lowly.8776 check out the Chitlin Circuit artists: Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Big Walter Horton, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, George Smith. There’s almost too many to list.

[@McRemmyBaby]

A BEAST

[@veronicacbueno8085]

Sonny

[@paulorodrigofigueiredo7783]

It's a shame we cannot see and hear things like this nowdays. True music, artists for real

[@DavidRowe-p2j]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavidRowe-p2j]

Yeah

[@ZakariaZiko-pt3zj]

😢😢

[@Earo16]

except ya know you can because there's a video of it right there

[@manuelsen69]

There‘s lots of jazz bars where you can listen to this kind of music nowadays.

[@zeus-mt7wx]

My Mum & dad was touring with Champion Jack Dupree and Sonny Boy introduced himself. My mum said he was the kindest and gentle person she’d ever met.

[@weartsibuaba7859]

Reminds me of my dad he used to play the mouth organ to me every evening on the front porch and seeing him play just bring back good ole memories back..... I miss you dad

[@franosborne8198]

❤

[@thelostbeastieboy1564]

The most gangster entrance to a stage ever.

[@OmegaMan7]

Totally agree

[@Dewdrop00]

The most gangster entrance and leaving

[@calhounmoose8783]

🤣🤣🤣 Funny

[@berthacasillas2524]

💯🦉🎸🤔🎺😡🍁🥃🍾💈🎹🎹🎹🎷🎙️🥁

[@andradedenis5842]

Les instruments a vent n'aiment pas les dents toutes formes de limites..

[@joshuajeevanand8554]

He actually breathes life into that harmonica

[@allenesp]

Spellbinding, what a performer, what a lyricist, what a man.

[@chokpic8263]

Little water and shine is the best

[@ddoeser5830]

Luister nu naar de muziek van Sonny Boy Williams . Onvergetelijk R.I.P ❤🇳🇱 ONVERGETELIJK🙏 ( 31 MAART 2022) UUR OO.59

[@calvinmurry1096]

My dad was a delta blues man. So I grew up around these guys. Would come by the house and we would have blues sessions. Sonny tried to teach me harmonica. Blues harp. My siblings learned tap dancing. But most played the guitar. I miss those days.

[@youAbajajTube]

Right, and Elvis was my uncle

[@calvinmurry1096]

@youAbajajTube PRISONER ABOARD THE S.S. BEAGLE, by CALVIN MURRY. GREENFIELD Review Press. Your uncle must be a Monkeys Uncle 😁

[@jonasfranciscodossantos9299]

Privilégio ter convivido com esses caras!

[@johnbailey-dn8hk]

People don't believe but I do. My dad served in the army and cooked for Elvis presley. I have pictures that back it up. I bet back in those blues sessions y'all had was nice summer nights with the chirping of crickets and bull frogs off in the distance. There's something magical about going back in memory and feeling those times inside my friend. Awesome story you have an I bet it was a good ol time. That's cool to have been able to be around a legit legend, much respect from TX..

[@johnbailey-dn8hk]

My dad was Elvis's cook in the military and i have pictures to prove. This guy might be telling the truth and if so how cool would that have been especially in those times. ​@@youAbajajTube

[@skinheadsoulbhoy2858]

An absolute rascal , I adore Sonny Boy. He did a live album with the Yardbirds , the Mods loved him. What a stone cold legend

[@hugoandresibarrachaparro5261]

Yes

[@ZOBIBO333]

Stone cold chills almost every time I listen to this masterful performance

[@ddoeser5830]

Prachtig Telkens weer R.I.P ❤🇳🇱 ONVERGETELIJK JAAR 2O22 🙏👋

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Brought the old school over, even plucked and cook a chicken like would do in the American South.

[@Neglelakkogrockruler9625]

Also the animals

[@onemoment3584]

the level of soul in the music is sooo unexplainable unless you watch this video. its gold!!!

[@stevejesseph6050]

THIS is the blues.

[@brandonespinoza5687]

4:28 p.m April 5th just discovered Sunny II brings me joy to hear and resurrect this type of music too my conscious. 🙏

[@everettking2278]

This song changed my life. It got me out of a deep depression. The beautiful melody would always keeps my spirits up through my grandpas testicular cancer. He loved sonny boy. This song brings me so much joy as it reminds me of him. Than you Mr. Williamson, you are loved. If you’re seeing this Sonny boy, I would really like to meet you. Sincerely, your number one fan.

[@ddoeser5830]

Goedemorgen 🌹Fijne dag Toegewenst ! Tis nog nooit zo donker geweest of het wordt wel weer Licht ❤🇳🇱🙏🌹👋😘

[@tyronnemoss]

I’m sure he has passed.

[@joeoak8181]

Yes, nearly 50 years ago!!

[@joeoak8181]

Man, he died in 1965.

[@morin1002]

Im so sorry for ur grandpa, honestly. Many men suffer of that over the 14s, and youngsters suffer more embarrasment than elders. Its hard, cause the bravest guys to check themselves and go to the medic asap they just need a light surgery... embarrassed guys face It later and they need to try with chimoterapy. So an easy action makes the difference. People usually don't hear that till they face this cancer, thats sad and unfair for many men. PLS GUYS, PREVENTION!! Don't wait to feel the symptoms, don't wait to be an adult/old man. It grows and u wont feel any pain till the situation turns deadly, guys must touch em to notice something weird. Stay alert, and help others to do the same

[@CisePlanta]

It's good to have someone who wakes up this stupid world.

[@fightforfreedom5193]

That silky smooth voice and that smokin' harmonica. One word "Magic"

[@JörgenEriksson-i7h]

Outstanding!! Surely the King of Harmonica when it come to the Blues❤

[@henrywinchester9372]

Nothing will ever top the black man’s blues!!

[@tedpowers2045]

There’s a few white boys who can bring it.

[@sempertern]

the blues is the blues, not the black man's

[@BoxImpala313]

As a white man I agree no one does blues better than an old black man.. but the only color in blues is blue!!

[@gervais.d8399]

The rolling stones made a good living from the blues.

[@sempertern]

@@gervais.d8399 the rolling stones don't do blues but rock. music evolved from blues, it doesn't mean they do blues. Blues is this and only this. Rock is that and only that, and so on. It's a rock because it's solid. It's blues when it's blues'

[@nabonitac]

In 1964 i saw & heard Sonny Boy live in a small room above a pub in north London---it was the first authentic blues i ever heard .He was on N Grantz ,es blues tour of the uk-in between the big venue gigs most artists did small gigs .Sonny was so well recieved that he told the music press he was going to settle in the U.K. Every body was overjoyed-then he returned to the U.S. , and died a short time later. We were gutted ! Love the man ,his playing and singing- nobody comes close to it.

[@Neglelakkogrockruler9625]

Died in 1965 found in his bed heart failure

[@joelimoreira9500]

Da subida ao palco, à introdução a melodia. Presença artística impecável Apresentação em ótimo nível!!

[@genem9725]

The foundation of Rock and Roll.

[@Sharoncochranbowie]

Blues...

[@MikeSchuhe-ih3hh]

True Soul n Style a REAL Gentleman...

[@derekoliver2075]

Bless you! We need more people like you in this world!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@richardmaudsley939]

Wonderful, very subtle backing by a great band.

[@ramonbalboa2729]

Mientras no dejemos de escucharlo Sonny Boy nunca morira

[@matias2985]

La mejor musicaaaaa LEJOS 😎😎😎😎 PARA CORTAR LA SEMANA

[@griffinmoore6819]

Sonny Boy's a natural entertainer and damn good at what he does. Brilliant.

[@Soulofwar-22]

You can tell from the lines on his face, the look, etc. Rest in Honor Giant!

[@guilhermesaueressig7550]

Rei não necessita de dentes para mostrar sua majestade!

[@Wilfredoviquez]

En esa época no había mucha tecnología en restauración dental y al igual que hoy es carísimo cualquier intervención médica.

[@Dragon_Iord]

​@@WilfredoviquezYes, it's very expensive. But I'm glad that the only problem is the money. At least you know that you can fix your teeth whenever you earn enough money. The tecnology is there and it only gets better with time😁

[@baglady2652]

Perfect talent and soul

[@glauciomartins1614]

ele chegou na humildade e arrasou no show

[@PiusXulu]

I wish I lived in this era, musically.

[@silvestakhoza8992]

i relate bro

[@Nunnyaaa]

Too bad everyone wants to be gangster now. I grateful these clips exist.

[@GummBo3]

You have a whole era of music already made for you to enjoy. Why do you want more of the exact same?

[@davidplummer4034]

Love it.... nearly swollows the harmonica,,...great blues man

[@RitaThurman]

Loved this.....great blues😊

[@brianbaxter5758]

He really seems to enjoy playing his music!

[@andrewraftery5210]

Absolute Class❤

[@patricktmt4312]

Je découvre et je n'ai pas les mots .....à part peut-être BLEUES.😎

[@baglady2652]

Majestic

[@Stephane-nr7pd]

The fact to "keep it to yourself" is 'one' of the much humble/intimate/personal way of sharing/expressing ❤

[@shayreno1461]

About to make a coffee and heard this in my head. Forgot what it was called had to hum it while searching his songs until it matched.

[@jamesgoines7663]

Excellent performance and recording. Each note was perfect

[@florinpitulice5735]

Sonny Boy is the King of harmonica! With love from Romania! ❤

[@calvinsparks1185]

This was back when people has character. I am trying to be a throw back to this era. Sonny Boy is the man

[@bishplis7226]

no microwave dinners or womans rescue

[@ReneeHughes-hx8wl]

Love the blues and harmonica

[@alvaromora3480]

Extraordinario hombre Sony Boy Wiliamson

[@leftypick4854]

Now that is the way to hold a umbrella when it ain't poring.

[@AntonioBarsanio]

A Master, a musical Genius, s philosopher You name it!

[@joeoak8181]

High jumper? Jockey? Artic explorer? 🤔

[@Jose-bl6sp]

Amazing ...my auntie took her life few years ago...she left me a harmonica...and here i am! Missing her and trying to play this tune...

[@davidord8110]

What can I say love him blue as it gets God bless him look what joy he gave us all

[@randallburgess46]

Awesome blues man. I’ve listened and loved his music 🎶 since the early 80’s. Great performance.

[@martinphilip8998]

Any harp players out here appreciate that he’s playing a harmonica in the lower register. That takes such breath control and power that it’s hard to hear how good that it is. He’s still an inspiration to many budding bluesmen. Yes, women too, so put down that rolling pin and share some jelly roll instead. 😂

[@turtlegreenpepper]

Been watching this for a few years now.

[@michelemarie8346]

Pure GOD GIVEN TALENT! Love it❤

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Listen to the yardbirds album with eric clapton... he was awesome in the album.

[@victor-ib1jn]

- the king of the harmonica - couldnt ve said it any better

[@XTAUBER]

O cara mandava muito!

[@Mr.Grinch510]

It’s Thursday 7/25 @ 1 AM. Stoned listening to these beautiful blues songs 😎🎶🖕🏽🔥💯

[@EdwardH-mk9cp]

Reminds me of my dear Mr.Bey and his Father Senior. Here in Pittsburgh. And what my Grandpa Mert told me about old Chicago pre-WW2.

[@Jrako_DuTcH]

2024 I’m a 25 year old young man. American residing on the eastern shore. You know, ladies and gentlemen… that beautiful blues sounds is native to these parts my grand dad only listened to blues grass and I gotta say the more I age and loser I get and the more patriotic I become. Dammit I can see why that’s all he wanted to listen to as the war vet and American he was and is. 🎉 hats off to all men and women that served in the greatest generation. Hats off to all them folks and definitely a toast to Sir Sonny Boy Williamson and Conway Twitty

[@keepitreal665]

You cannot lay claim to this music as a white man ! The pain of the slaves stolen and brought there gave raise to this music.

[@Jrako_DuTcH]

@ as an American citizen, without racial bias I can respect good music. My grandfather was Native American and white and the blacks and whites always gave him trouble and issues. He liked blues grass and blues. When I play this song it reminds me of his lifetime. So for your own virtue signaling crybaby sake. I’m 25 years young. For Gods sake and your own sake grow a spine, read real history. And lastly drop racial biases it’s 2025 not 1925 my friend. 🇺🇸👑🍾🎉

[@thomaskemper8336]

Thank you for keeping blues alive and kickin' in my spirit thanks at this time for me refreshing to here real talk tthanks

[@VandersonLopes-e5g]

Como queria ter vivido este tempo !

[@josiahamaze]

Oh lord we need this back!

[@leandromartins5519]

Brazilian here! This is the real music! Thank you Boss🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@Ann-st8et]

Omg, that's brilliant and beautiful. ❤

[@renatobarboza7769]

Isso é maravilhoso demais...❤😂 o Blues é o começo de tudo....

[@dandrson7903]

What a great voice!!!

[@hiperbrekeopuertocolombia7751]

Espectacular ❤

[@andrewbrinley2974]

Hopefully these videos are still available for years to come. We are lucky to be able to view them now. The master of the harmonica SIR SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON

[@topsyturvyy4558]

A musical genius!

[@davidmiller4078]

Its Feb 2025 here great recordings wow

[@kelhard5632]

Great groove here! Prime Sonny Boy!!!!

[@DaphneInnerarity]

TIMELESS.. Time and Time Again..

[@richardchavarriajr6740]

Sonny boy, you is the 💙 rip Rice Miller #1, Azusa California

[@e-youknit1373]

This man is the king of playing any harmonica

[@farmhand6524]

Goodness, no disappointment here. Indeed, he was all that and more. Raw, real and right at the top. Couldn't get no higher class performance than he brought to that stage.

[@goodwillmartinmlowani]

Lyrics so easy to understand and relate to…. The message very clear. Beautiful ❤️

[@Pshenitcyn]

Это настоящее чудо, я считаю, - жить в нашей реальности и времени, где можно вернуться в совсем другую эпоху. Соннибой2 конечно, уникален... Знал бы он, что спустя такое время, его будут помнить. Так и надо жить. Нести и излучать любовь в мир. А что это? Если не любовь! С собой ничего не унесём.

[@GermanBuesaquillo]

Es una interpretación magistra de la armonica digno de admiración genial !!!!!!

[@AuStInWiLkInSoN1213]

Love Sonny Boy! He was amazing!

[@georgedurham7248]

Being from Mississippi, these caliber of artist make me really proud.

[@guyetundi5501]

Rhythm and black people are a never-ending love story 😍😍😍😍

[@marianogandolfo7365]

DONT TELL YOOOOUR MOTHEEEER, listening from buenos aires argentina,

[@wayneconn1079]

2021 and stil i mean still better than anything today period !!

[@taylagrosvenor8216]

YESSSS

[@osoblues]

word up

[@jakegreenberg7374]

💯💯💯

[@aydeneaston3096]

I’m 22 years old and completely agree have you heard goose creek sympathy??

[@eduardovieira5286]

KING OF THE HARMONICA INDEED THIS MAN IS A LEGENDARY LEGEND❤️👍

[@johnosborne2989]

Brilliant, brilliant musician, I'm in awe of this footage. ❤❤❤❤

[@Cairo-Sponton]

fantástico , simplesmente fantástico...👏👏👏👏

[@scarlettg6136]

Hauntingly soulful. Oh, what all we have lost forever? All of the wonderful performing artists that weren't recorded.😢❤❤❤❤

[@AndreasTarka]

Genius! One of the best. They don’t make them anymore 😢

[@heldergabriel175]

🫢Como é que é possível este GÉNIO não ser Conhecido, homenageado e reconhecido ? 😪 💚23-10- 2023

[@timossideras5863]

Wow, this is an amazing song.

[@alessandrotecchi1105]

Simple man Genius.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@felixg12]

That was the coolest new thing i seen on you tube in awhile what a treasure this is.

[@sergiolopessevero]

Eu adoro, muito muito este video, um som tão tão lindo ... que minha alma se despendeu do meu corpo!!!

[@filechpoks]

прекрастно

[@WelingtonLima0.]

Realmente uma música fantástica

[@brendaalvarez4658]

Beautiful soul! Can’t get enough of the blues.

[@bruce92106]

Don't ask me how, but, somehow Midnight Special (movie) got me here and what a find it is! Wow! What an awesome tune! This made whole day! Now,. please, keep that to yourself! 🎵👍😊