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Bring It On Home

Written by Willie DixonUnreleased

Last updated on June 6, 2026


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“Bring It On Home” is a blues song written by American music arranger and songwriter Willie Dixon. Sonny Boy Williamson II recorded it in 1963, but the song was not released until 1966. Led Zeppelin adapted it in part as a homage to Williamson in 1969 and subsequently, the song has been recorded by several artists.

Recording and release

Sonny Boy Williamson recorded the song on January 11, 1963, in Chicago. He alternates his vocal sections with harmonica phrases, accompanied by Matt “Guitar” Murphy on guitar, Milton Rector on bass guitar, Al Duncan on drums, and either Lafayette Leake or Billy Emerson on organ.

AllMusic reviewer Bill Janovitz describes Williamson’s harp playing as “subdued” and his vocal delivery as “smooth”: “The swinging music chugs like a train, a feeling it is supposed to evoke for the lyrics

I done bought my ticket, I got my load
Conductor done hollered, ‘All, aboard’
Take my seat and ride way back
And watch this train move down the track …
I’m gonna bring it on home to you

“Bring It On Home” was released three years later in early 1966, when it was included on the Chess Records Williamson compilation The Real Folk Blues. Chess subsidiary Checker Records also released it as a single, but it did not reach the record charts. […]


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Pepe Delgado • Jun 04, 2026 • 3 weeks ago

Is this the Sonny Boy Williamson II song? If so, his name should be accredited, not Macca's. In case this is a mistake and it really is the Sam Cooke song, the links to this page should redirect to that one. Thanks.


The PaulMcCartney Project • Jun 06, 2026 • 3 weeks ago

Hi Pepe, I listened to those soundcheck songs, and it's indeed the Sonny Boy Williamson II song, written by Willie Dixon. Credit fixed ! Thanks !


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