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Emery "Detroit Junior" Williams, Jr. (October 26, 1931 – August 9, 2005) was an American, Chicago blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. He is known for songs such as "So Unhappy", "Call My Job", "If I Hadn't Been High", "Ella" and "Money Tree". His songs have been covered by a.o. Koko Taylor and Albert King. Born in Haynes, Arkansas, Detroit recorded his first single, "Money Tree" with the Bea & Baby Records label in 1960. His first full album, Chicago Urban Blues, was released in the early 19
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Haynes
- Place of death
- Chicago
- Occupation
- singer
- Genre
- Chicago blues
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Chess Records
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- 2005-08-09
- date of birth
- 1931-10-26
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- 2005-00-00
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