Carnes also wrote the song performed by Big Mama Thornton.

A cool blues from Big Mama Thornton s album Blues .

Big Mama Thornton belting out a great number.

Big Mama Thornton was born in Ariton, Alabama on December 11th 1926.

December 11 - Big Mama Thornton, blues singer (d. 1984)

Big Mama Thornton recorded a cover version of "Down by the River" on her 1973 album Saved.

After this he played harmonica for Big Mama Thornton in the 1970s.

After playing jazz in Boston, he got the opportunity to play bass guitar for Big Mama Thornton.

Ace began heavy touring, often with Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton.

Big Mama Thornton recorded the song for her 1969 album Stronger Than Dirt.