Elmore James – The 12 Year Old Boy Chief 7001
updated 10/04/2026
Chief Records 1957 single 7001
Description:
Elmore James And His Broom Dusters – “The 12 Year Old Boy” / “Coming Home”
is a classic 1957 Chicago blues 45 released on Chief Records 7001. Recorded
in Chicago on April 12, 1957, the single captures Elmore James at the height
of his influential electric blues period, combining his powerful slide guitar
and distinctive vocal style with a superb Chicago blues backing band.
“The 12 Year Old Boy” was written by Mel London, while “Coming Home”
is credited to Elmore James. The session features Elmore James on lead
vocals and slide guitar, J.T. Brown on tenor saxophone, Little Johnny
Jones on piano, Wayne Bennett and Eddie Taylor on guitar, Homesick
James on bass guitar, and Odie Payne on drums.
Released by Chief Records in May 1957, Chief 7001 became an important
entry in Elmore James's 1950s discography. The record was subsequently
reissued by Vee-Jay as VJ 249. It remains a highly regarded example
of raw Chicago electric blues and
the distinctive sound of Elmore James and his Broom Dusters.
Line-up:
Elmore James Lead vocals, slide guitar
J.T. Brown Tenor saxophone
Little Johnny Jones Piano
Wayne Bennett Guitar
Eddie Taylor Guitar
Homesick James Bass guitar
Odie Payne Drums
Recording Details:
Recording date: April 12, 1957
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Studio: Chicago recording session; the specific studio name
is not reliably documented in the sources consulted
Label: Chief Records
Tracklist:
A The 12 Year Old Boy 2:57
Written-By – Nel Rondon*
B Coming Home 2:33
Written-By – E. James
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