Modern Country Classics [Karaoke]

1. Redneck Woman [Karaoke Version]

2. Breathe [Karaoke Version]

3. Concrete Angel [Karaoke Version]

4. Does My Ring Burn Your Finger [Karaoke Version]

5. Here for the Party [Karaoke Version]

6. Redneck Woman [Vocal Version]

7. Breathe [Vocal Version]

8. Concrete Angel [Vocal Version]

9. Does My Ring Burn Your Finger [Vocal Version]

10. Here for the Party [Vocal Version]

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Average customer rating: Another fine sampler thrash punk at its worst A Must for hamonicists and harmonophiles

Blues Masters, Vol. 16: More Harmonica Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Memphis Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blues Masters, Vol. 4: Harmonica Classics Crucial Harmonica Blues Blues Masters, Vol. 15: Slide Guitar Classics Blues Masters, Vol. 8: Mississippi Delta Blues Rock n' Blues Harmonica: A World of Harp Knowledge, Songs, Stories, Lessons, Riffs, Techniques and Audio Index for a New Generation of Harp Players (Includes ... book and 74 minute stereo CD Jamming Buddy) ASIN: B000007RQB Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Off The Wall - Little Walter & His Jukes
2. Odds And Ends - Jimmy Reed
3. Cotton Crop Blues - Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet
4. Keep It To Yourself - Sonny Boy Williamson
5. (Help Me) A Tribute To Sonny Boy Williamson - Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band
6. Born In Chicago - The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
7. I Hear You Knockin' - Lazy Lester
8. Jump The Boogie - Papa Lightfoot
9. Come Back Baby - Doctor Ross
10. Pawnshop Bound - William Clarke
11. Baby Scratch My Back - Slim Harpo
12. The Briar Patch - Gary Primich
13. All Night Boogie - Howlin' Wolf
14. Shake The Boogie - Sonny Boy Williamson
15. Whammer Jammer - J. Geils Band
16. Hootin' Blues No. 2 - Sonny Terry

Amazon.com

The harmonica's not exactly an imposing instrument; who would guess that a pocket- sized hunk of metal could be capable of so much expression? Volume 16 of Rhino's Blues Masters series shows just how much; the harp can trade leads with the vocals (Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet, "Cotton Crop Blues," Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band, "Help Me"), lay down a raw edge (Papa Lightfoot, "Jump the Boogie"), or play smooth as you please (William Clarke, "Pawnshop Bound"). As even a cursory examination of the above performers will indicate, the harmonica is well represented in all styles of blues; Jimmy Reed, Sonny Boy Williamson, J. Geils, and Howlin' Wolf appear here as well. As capable as a horn or guitar of carrying the lead, and infinitely more portable, the harmonica may well be one of the most expressive and versatile instruments out there, and More Harmonica Classics offers several excellent examples. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Another fine sampler.......2004-08-05

You've heard that saying about a hundred monkeys clattering away at a hundred typewiters for a hundred years...I don't know excactly how it goes in English. Anyway, it seems that an ape called Jo Jo ended up writing a review rather than the collected works of William Shakespeare.
I mean, honestly...what do you think an album titled "Blues Masters vol. 16 - More Harmonica Classics" is?!

Well, never mind.
This is a very nice companion volume to Blues Masters vol. 4 ("Harmonica Classics"). Most longtime blues fans will own much or even all of this material already, of course, but beginners or "mid-level" blues fans should delight in the wealth of excellent material on this disc - aggressive up-tempo freight train harmonica and slow, smouldering fills and solos.

Most of the really big guns are here, like James Cotton, Slim Harpo, Little Walter Jacobs, Sonny Terry, Howlin' Wolf, Junior Wells, white boy Paul Butterfield, John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson, and Aleck "Rice" Miller (Sonny Boy Williamson II).
And most of the more obscure stuff is very interesting as well: William Clarke's "Pawnshop Bound", Lazy Lester's rendition of "I Hear You Knockin'", a great, swaggering "The Briar Patch" by Gary Primich, Papa George Lightfoot's thumping "Jump The Boogie", a raw early electric blues with a gritty sandpaper vocal, and Doctor Isiah Ross' tough, energetic "Come Back Baby".

This is far from everything you need to know about blues harmonica, of course, and a couple of tunes were chosen for the harp playing rather than their overall musical quality, I guess.
But there is a lot of quality stuff here, making "More Blues Harmonica" a really good buy for all but the most hardcore blues fans (they'll own 9/10 of this stuff already).

thrash punk at its worst.......2004-02-07

I thought sublime was good, but this cd proved me wrong. Instead if hard core reggae rock, i was disapointed to hear stupid, painful, harmonicas. I mean it REALLY SUCKED. I mean by the time it was over, i had put at least 5 pairs of ear plugs on.

A Must for hamonicists and harmonophiles.......2002-01-17

This power-packed CD is a must for both players and lovers of the harmonica, particularly of the blues-harp variety.

Most all of the tunes here are listenable, but some mighty powerful stuff abounds. On Howlin' Wolf's number, he sounds as if he's playing 2 harps at once. Junior Wells, in his rendition of Sonny Boy Williamson II's "Help Me," does a moving tribute to Sonny II both vocally and harmonically (as Sonny II died shortly before this was recorded). Sonny I is well represented here with "Shake Your Boogie" (although his harmonica is drowned out by the other instruments in parts of this song).

The king of Country blues harmonica, Sonny Terry, does an amazing turn with "Hootin' Blues Pt. 2" which defies written description. Wisely, Magic Dick Seltzer's classing "Whammer Jammer" is also included, as it sounds as if this tune may have been inspired by the above-mentioned Sonny Terry tune (listen and compare).

So for anyone who likes good harmonica music, listen and enjoy. For aspiring harmonicists, you may have think you've got it down pat, but listen to this to see how far you still need to go.

Average customer rating: A Collection that epitomizes Delbert's accomplishments

Classics, Vol. 2: Plain from the Heart Delbert McClinton Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classics, Vol. 1: The Jealous Kind One of the Fortunate Few Never Been Rocked Enough Let the Good Times Roll I'm With You ASIN: B000000D8K Release Date: 1994-04-19

Tracks:

1. Be Good to Yourself
2. A Fool In Love
3. Heartbreak Radio
4. I've Got Dreams To Remember
5. In The Midnight Hour
6. I Wanna Thank You Baby
7. Sandy Beaches
8. Lipstick Traces
9. I Feel So Bad
10. Rooster Blues

Customer Reviews:

A Collection that epitomizes Delbert's accomplishments.......1998-11-25

To answer the proverbial desert island question, as it would pertain to only one Delbert McClinton album, "Plain from the Heart" must be the choice of a true Delbert enthusiast. From the raucous,can't keep your seat, gotta dance and sing-along tunes such as "Rooster Blues" and "I Wanna Thank You Baby" to the slower, thought-provoking, and lyrical classics like "I've Got Dreams to Remember" and "Lipstick Traces", Delbert makes all the songs he sings his own, with his inimitable vocals and arrangements. Even a remake or cover like "In the Midnight Hour" is a new experience when a musician like Delbert can make you feel like HE feels. Delbert can make us feel that way, because you can't help but feel tha Delbert is one of us, and we are one of him. So, I strongly suggest you go to your desert island, take along "Plain from the Heart" (and maybe an extra long extension cord), kick back with "plenty o' red wine, a whole lotta sunshine" and Delbert McClinton on the "Sandy Beaches".

Average customer rating: Great Holiday CD Look what Santa did! More Blue Than Yule!!! One Of The Better Christmas Blues Compilations! Perfect for a Holiday party...........

Blue Yule: Christmas Blues and R&B Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music West Coast Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Jump Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Genuine Houserockin Christmas Cool Christmas Blues The Alligator Records Christmas Collection Hipsters' Holiday: Vocal Jazz & R&B Classics Soul Christmas ASIN: B0000032HI Release Date: 1991-09-10

Tracks:

1. Santa's Messin With The Kid - Eddie C. Campbell
2. Merry Christmas - Lightening Hopkins
3. Christmas Blues - Canned Heat
4. Christmas Time Blues - Roy Milton
5. Christmas Day - Detroit Junior
6. Christmas Holidays - Texas Pete Mayes & His Houserockers Blues Band
7. Merry Christmas Baby - Charles Brown & Band
8. Please Come Home For Christmas - The Insight
9. Jingle Bell Boogie - Big Jack Johnson
10. Christmas Time - Pt. I - Jimmy McCracklin
11. Santa Claus, Santa Claus - Louis Jordan
12. Santa Claus Baby - The Voices
13. I Want My Baby For Christmas - Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy
14. Santa Claus - Sonny Boy Williamson
15. Merry Christmas Darling - Poppa Hops & His Orchestra
16. Blues For Christmas - John Lee Hooker
17. I'll Be Home For Christmas - The Pilgrim Travelers
18. Happy New Year - Lightening Hopkins

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Blue Yule is without question one of the hippest collections of rhythm & blues Christmas music ever assembled. The disc boasts the likes of Louis Jordan, John Lee Hooker, the gospel-powered Pilgrim Travelers, and Johnny and Edgar Winter, as well as the likes of Detroit Junior ("Christmas Day") and Canned Heat ("Christmas Blues"). Lengthy even by contemporary CD standards, this 18-tracker also includes Charles Brown, Big Jack Johnson, Roy Milton, and the inscrutable Lightnin' Hopkins wishing you both "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year." But perhaps the set's greatest gift is also it's strangest--Sonny Boy Williamson's "Santa Claus," a rousing midtempo blues-rocker with a biting harp break and weird, funky lyrics about Sonny Boy going through his wife's drawers. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Great Holiday CD.......2007-01-12

I've had this CD before. There are quite a few blues christmas albums out there. This is definately one of the better ones. Allot of older blues christmas tunes. If you love the blues, this one's for you

Look what Santa did!.......2005-12-07

Blues musicians don't record Christmas songs that often, but Rhino Records managed to find 18 Christmas blues songs for this CD. Charles Brown's definitive recording of "Merry Christmas Baby" is well known, but the rest of the tracks are pretty obscure. There are a lot of good songs here, with my personal favorites being the ones by Eddie C. Campbell and Canned Heat. If you have any interest in the blues, this is the Christmas CD to get.

More Blue Than Yule!!!.......2004-12-09

Well, let's see. As I write this review, the date is December 8th, 2004, and it's another two weeks and three days till Christmas finally arrives on the 25th. Since virtually every place in Creation started playing Christmas music on November 1st, you've had 38 days to become thoroughly SICK of the same dozen songs played over and over again from every radio station and retail establishment. Want some relief? How about an album chock-full of great Christmas BLUES music, that truly sounds more like blues that like standard, overplayed holiday ditties? Well, folks, get this CD!! It's nice and long (18 tracks) and only one or two numbers are overly familiar (and one of those, Charles Brown's immortal "Merry Christmas Baby," is usually considered the top Christmas blues recording of all time!) Standouts include Canned Heat (Their song is straightforward blues, not the novelty track they spun with ALvin and the Chipmunks), Detroit Junior with his hard-driving boogie "Christmas Day", the Pilgrim Travelers and their delightful, close-harmony doo-wop gospel classic, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and the always-irrepresible Louis Jordan with "Santa Claus, Santa Claus." There's not a bad number in the bunch, but the pick of this holiday litter must go to Edddie Campbell and his delicious take on the Junior Wells masterpiece, here titled "Santa's Messin' With the Kid". So don't delay! Order today, there's still time to get it rushed to you by Christmas. Do it, and the best yuletide blues and r and b will be home to you, if not by Christmas, then by New Years night.

One Of The Better Christmas Blues Compilations!.......2002-05-30

I tracked this down during this Christmas season after hearing Canned Heat's "Christmas Baby" on a Heineken commercial of all places. Immediately hooked, I sent off an e-mail asking Heineken for the name of the song and to my surprise, they responded. Searching on Amazon, I found it on this CD and purchased it. What was bought for one song soon became my favorite Christmas compilation complete with Big Jack Johnson, Louis Jordan, John Lee Hooker and Sonny Boy Williamson. Even the lesser known Poppa Hop and The Pilgrim Travelers make notable contributions on this disc.
A good pick for this upcoming Christmas holiday.

Perfect for a Holiday party..................2000-12-16

This really is one of the coolest, hippest Christmas Cd's you will ever buy. Absolutely perfect for a holiday party.

Average customer rating: The Jealous Kind makes other singers jealous incrediblybluesriffic classic Delbert - never gets old

Classics, Vol. 1: The Jealous Kind Delbert McClinton Manufacturer: Curb Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classics, Vol. 2: Plain from the Heart Never Been Rocked Enough One of the Fortunate Few I'm With You Cost of Living ASIN: B000000D8E Release Date: 1994-04-19

Tracks:

1. Shotgun Rider
2. I Can't Quit You
3. Giving It Up For Your Love
4. The Jealous Kind
5. Going Back To Louisiana
6. Baby Ruth
7. Bright Side Of The Road
8. Take Me To The River
9. Shaky Ground
10. My Sweet Baby

Customer Reviews:

The Jealous Kind makes other singers jealous.......1999-06-21

Let's face it...anyone named Delbert is probably danged good at his job...you can't tote that monkier through life and not strive to excel just to get folks to hush up. Delbert can sure enough make folk hush up, it's hard to chatter when your jaw drops. Anyone who sees Delbert perform for the first time just naturally gets left speechless, so come prepared with a pad and pencil if you're not already a fan. If you can't find him touring nearby, just listen to 'The Jealous Kind' a few times and see if it won't make you swear eternal loyalty to the Cult Of Delbert. You'll be in good company, as represented by other fans and reviewers listed here. Delbert's got the pipes, y'all. He's no Johnny Come Lately, honkeytonkin' is his craft and he's been working roadhouse crowds into frenzied true believers for more years than your Mama's been making good cornbread. He's got some good cuts on this CD, the title cut alone is worth the price, and 'Back To Louisiana' is guaranteed to get the halt & the lame up and rockin'. Like those Lotto folks say, "You can't win if you don't play"...and you can't win if you don't play some Delbert very loud and very often. Try his latest CD 'One of the Fortunate Few' for an update on how the rascal is rocking the house these days. Y'all might as well get with it, times a-wasting. Hurry up and get happy.

incrediblybluesriffic.......1999-01-02

this album is one of the best ever. so awesome, i bought it for my 60 year old father inlaw. he says delbert is the man!!!!

classic Delbert - never gets old.......1998-11-26

I bought the LP Jealous Kind in 1980? and it has always been one of my favorites. I think it ranks right up there with One of the Fortunate Few. Delbert is awesome!

Average customer rating:

Modern Country Classics Karaoke Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Karaoke | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000A3DFXQ Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Redneck Woman [Karaoke Version]
2. Breathe [Karaoke Version]
3. Concrete Angel [Karaoke Version]
4. Does My Ring Burn Your Finger [Karaoke Version]
5. Here for the Party [Karaoke Version]
6. Redneck Woman [Vocal Version]
7. Breathe [Vocal Version]
8. Concrete Angel [Vocal Version]
9. Does My Ring Burn Your Finger [Vocal Version]
10. Here for the Party [Vocal Version]

Average customer rating: No better blues CD for this price - or any price!

Arhoolie Presents American Masters, Vol. 1: 15 Down Home Country Blues Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Arhoolie Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Texas Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000001EJ Release Date: 1996-11-05

Tracks:

1. Frisco Line - Mississippi Fred McDowell
2. Have You Ever Loved A Woman - Lightning Hopkins
3. Going Down In Georgia On A Horn - John Jackson
4. Cairo Blues - Lil' Son Jackson
5. 'Bout A Spoonful - Mance Lipscomb
6. Drink On Little Girl - Black Ace
7. Country Boy Down In New Orleans - Snooks Eaglin
8. Columbus Mississippi Blues - Bukka White
9. Shake 'Em On Down - Dr. Ross
10. Just Tippin' In - Robert Pete Williams
11. Hump In My Back - Jesse Fuller
12. Brother James - Big Joe Williams
13. I'm Broke And I'm Hungry - Smoky Babe
14. Poor Black Mattie - R.L. Burnside
15. Mercury Blues - K.C. Douglas

Customer Reviews:

No better blues CD for this price - or any price!.......2006-08-03

This CD is packed with unique, incredible blues artists. Grab it while you still can, you will not be disappointed. It offers a great sample of the wonderful world of old acoustic blues.

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New Modern Country Classics, Vol. 1 The Welsh Bill Jones ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FTKODE Release Date: 2006-03-21

Average customer rating: Unavailable?? ****1/2 - great follow-up to vol. 15

Blues Masters, Vol. 18 : More Slide Guitar Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blues Masters, Vol. 17 : More Post-Modern Blues Blues Masters, Vol. 2: Postwar Chicago Blues Blues Masters, Vol. 14: More Jump Blues Blues Masters, Vol. 6: Blues Originals Blues Masters, Vol. 7: Blues Revival ASIN: B000007RQD Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. I Can't Be Satisfied - Muddy Waters
2. The Sky Is Crying - Elmore James
3. Take Five - Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers
4. I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole - Blind Willie Johnson
5. Hip-Shakin' - J.B Hutto & The Hawks
6. Little Boy Blue - Robert Junior Lockwood
7. Rocking In The Cocanut Top - Hop Wilson & His Blues Steel Guitar
8. Your Leg's Too Little - Black Ace
9. I'm Worried - Joe Carter & His Chicago Broomdusters
10. Green And Lucky Blues - Tampa Red
11. John Henry - Eddie 'One String' Jones
12. Death Letter (Alternate Take) - Son House
13. Wah Wah Blues - Earl Hooker
14. Dallas - Johnny Winter
15. All In My Dreams - Boyd Gilmore
16. Blues For Hawaiians - Chuck Berry

Amazon.com

This collection in the ever-expanding Blues Masters series is the second to feature slide guitar work, and it picks up quite a few essential tunes that were missed on the first go-round. Among others, this includes Muddy Waters performing a low-key version of "I Can't Be Satisfied," Elmore James going nice and slow on "The Sky Is Crying," Blind Willie Johnson's fire-and-brimstone voice (which at times overwhelms his guitar playing) on "I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole," and Son House's excellent "Death Letter." And there are plenty of other artists represented here as well; Hound Dog Taylor with "Take Five," Earl Hooker with "Wah Wah Blues," Johnny Winter with "Dallas," and even Chuck Berry makes an appearance with "Blues for Hawaiians." There's probably nothing here that the die-hard blues fan hasn't heard before, but it's an excellent cross-section of the blues in general and slide guitar in particular, a technique that's almost unrivalled in terms of its sheer expressive power. --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

Unavailable??.......2006-07-07

Amazon lists 13 of the 18 Blues Masters series as "unavailable". What's up with that?

****1/2 - great follow-up to vol. 15.......2004-08-05

Rhino's Blues Masters series is by far the best of its kind. Yes, better than the new Martin Scorsese series, although that's good, too.

You can't just go out and buy the entire "Blues Masters" series and be done with, of course...there is much more to the blues than that. But casual or "mid-level" blues fans should love this well-compiled and well-annotated series, and this excellent collection is one of the best entries.
Spanning 1927-1974, "More Slide Guitar Classics" includes some of the best songs in the catalogues of blues masters like Elmore James, Son House, Tampa Red, Robert Nighthawk, and J.B. Hutto. Elmore's smouldering slow burner "The Sky Is Crying" is here in all its glory, alongside Texas bluesman Johnny Winter's acoustic slide guitar blues "Dallas", Son House's awesome "Death Letter", and Babe Turner (the Black Ace)'s obscure "Your Leg's Too Little".

Other highlights include Muddy Waters' wonderful early classic "I Can't Be Satisfied", Tampa Red's piano-driven "Green And Lucky Blues", a tough "Little Boy Blue" by Robert Jr. Lockwood (Robert Johnson's stepson), J.B. Hutto's fiery boogie "Hip Shakin'", and the powerful "I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole", played and sung by the grittiest gospel singer ever, Blind Willie Johnson, is just amazing.
The numerous rarities make this album even better, and the inclusion of songs like Joe Carter's tough shuffle "I'm Worried" and Boyd Gilmore's even more obscure "All In My Dreams" is a real gift.

This is a mouth-watering slice of classic blues tunes. Fanatics like myself will have most of this music already, but slightly more casual listeners should rush out and try to dig up a copy of this excellent CD and its companion volume.

Music Album:

1. New Country V.9 [Import]
2. Phone Pranks, Vol. 5
3. Press On
4. Prodigal Son
5. Real Bad
6. Rhinestone Cowboy [Box set]
7. Ride a Cowboy: Pickin' on Big & Rich
8. Rose Garden/You're My Man
9. Rough Trade Shops: Country, Vol. 1 [Import]
10. Rustic Heart

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