08 Shirley Johnson - Killer Diller
Killer Diller - Shirley Johnson
(Willie Dixon, recorded by Betty Everett for Cobra) 3:26
Title track off of Shirley Johnson's masterful debut recording from 2002
Delmark DE 757 (2002)
Shirley Johnson, vocals
Johnny B. Moore - guitar
Rockin' Johnny - guitar
Allen Batts- organ, piano
Willie "Vamp" Samuels - bass
Tim Austin - drums
Shirley Johnson is an outstanding vocalist who finds herself in the vanguard of a remarkable revival of the Chicago female blues singer. For many years she has been an able ambassador, here and abroad, representing both the blues and gospel traditions. Shirley has a passionate, strong voice that can deliver a chugging Chicago blues shuffle with uncommon conviction, and infuse a slow ballad with the reassuring power of her own personal experience. Shirley Johnson is an entirely modern blues singer with ample talent, heart and class. Killer Diller is Shirley’s American debut CD.