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The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions

CD-Charts > Music > Chicago Blues
by: Howlin Wolf

Release Date March 04, 2003
One of my first exposures to the world of Chicago-style blues, after a steady dirt of country-style Delta blues, was the Rolling Stones' version of the Willie Dixon classic Little Red Rooster back in the early 1960's. I thought that was a song to beat all songs and it had nothing to do its allegorical nature, you know, about sex. What, moreover, capped it for me the fact that it was originally banned in Boston- from the radio airwaves of the times. Naturally that made this teenager want to hear it even more.

All this is by way of saying-yes; the Stones did a great version of that song but if you really want it heard then you must go to the master- Howlin' Wolf. That big gravelly voiced man who, in pictures that I have seen, seems ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 112
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Deluxe Edition

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by: Koko Taylor

Release Date January 22, 2002
I picked up this CD on a whim since I have most of her music on vinyl and I have to say for a CD its very very good. They really captured her energy, power and detail with this pressing. If your new to Koko pick up this CD, I am sure it won't be your last.

CD-Charts Position 113
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The Best of the Shelter Years

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by: Freddie King

Release Date June 20, 2000
I loved the Shelter period, the Federal period, lord they're all good and kudos to Freddie for evolving.

Very nice track order here. Note that Amazon has misspelled the name of final track which should be 'Boogie Funk'!!

CD-Charts Position 114
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The Best Blues Album in the World Ever

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 29, 2000
Although the title is totally hyperbole, this is an excellent collection of blues tunes of various eras and styles.

I am a relative newcomer to the blues, so a compilation like this is right up my alley. It lets me get a taste of different aspects of the blues, and to discover artists that I would not have otherwise been exposed to.

Represented here are some of the early delta bluesmen (Lightnin' Hopkins "Abilene", mislabeled as "Shotgun Blues"), the early electric blues (Muddy Waters' "Mannish Boy"), the '60's revival (B. B. King's "3 O'Clock Blues"), the great female blues singers (Koko Taylor's smokin' "Wang Dang Doodle"), the British blues bands (John Mayall's "Spinning Coin"), contemporary ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 115
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Crucial Acoustic Blues

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by: Various Artists

Release Date May 22, 2007
I love the Alligator label and their compilation albums are always a treat! Kudo's to Bruce Iglauer his taste is excellent!

CD-Charts Position 116
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Precious Lord: The Great Gospel Songs of Thomas A. Dorsey

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by: Thomas A. Dorsey

Release Date February 01, 2008
This is truly a classic of that old time spiritual gospel we all grew up on. Every time I hear anything by Dr. Thomas Dorsey, it takes me back to my childhood and going to church with my grandmama in Alabama... a MUST have CD!

CD-Charts Position 117
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His Best: 1947 to 1955

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by: Muddy Waters

Release Date March 25, 1997
There may be slightly (and I do mean slightly) better produced Muddy Waters CDs, but this stands out as my favorite. It has an intimate, yet at the same time outstanding, archival feel. Without R+B musicians like Muddy Waters its hard to imagine the evolution of mainstream Rock.

This CD has got to be in any music anthology, and certainly in any R&B collection.

It is a cultural treasure.

Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Muddy Waters
At Newport
Let's Roll
Lady Day: The Best of Billie Holiday
The Ultimate Collection
The Essential Bessie Smith
The Definitive Soul Collection

CD-Charts Position 118
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Blues of the Month Club

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by: Joe Louis Walker

Release Date September 12, 1995
Some musos have got it all (...) and WALKER is one of them. Great voice, great guitar playing with phrasing and tone that makes it recognisably his. A wonderful injection of soul makes this a pure pleasure to listen to. Some great and original lyrics ( not often found on a blues CD ) round out a superb BLUES CD that should be in any serious blues fans collection. WHY IS THIS MAN NOT A HOUSEHOLD NAME?????
WALKER would put just about all the better known blues artists to shame.

CD-Charts Position 119
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Jimmy Reed at Carnegie Hall

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by: Jimmy Reed

Release Date November 13, 2007
Jimmy Reed recorded for the Vee-Jay label for most of his career. Vee-Jay has been out of business since the mid-1960's, and Jimmy Reed's catalogue has been in disrepair for years. This CD represents a great chance to hear Jimmy Reed at his wonderful best. Jimmy Reed was an established artist at the peak of his powers when this album was recorded. Another good choice would be "The Best Of Jimmy Reed" on the GNP label I believe.

"Carnegie Hall" is not a recording of a live performance. Jimmy Reed is playing previously recorded material in a recording studio. Jimmy Reed appeared at Carnegie Hall, and Vee-Jay wanted to capitalize on the prestigious name association. Amazon describes Jimmy Reed as selling more records than B. B. King in the 1950's. This is surely incorrect, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 120
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The Complete Plantation Recordings

CD-Charts > Music > Chicago Blues
by: Muddy Waters

Release Date June 08, 1993
This is where the legend of the one and only, tremendous Muddy Waters starts. Few people have ever impacted any artform as much as Muddy has American music. Though he is accompanied on some songs, Muddy is also solo on many and performs some future classics w/ just an acoustic and his powerful voice. When Muddy heard the playback after "Country Blues" he knew that he had what it took to be a blues professional... possibly the greatest that there ever was. If you've never heard Muddy play acoustic, you are in for a shock; I believe my jaw dropped to the floor when I heard the amazing, full-bodied, vibrant sound that he got out of just a guitar and his voice on songs such as the first cut and "I Be's Troubled" (later recorded as "I Can't Be Satisfied." This is indispensable and essential listening, ... Read More: