Texas Soul

1. Almost Single

2. Shoebox

3. I Never Got to Touch You (But You Sure Touched Me)

4. Thank God It's Monday (T.G.I.M.)

5. I Just Can't Give up You

6. Do I Ever

7. Instant Replay (In Super Slow Motion)

8. Over Forty and Fightin'

9. Other Man

10. Texas Soul

Texas Soul,Dene Anton,Dead Line,Country,Country & Western,Neo-Traditionalist Country

Average customer rating: Just what the doctor ordered! A fabulous bargain Genuine Soul Rockin' Music A great range of great artists A great collection for anyone

Alligator Records 35X35 Various Artists Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music New Orleans Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional 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 Piano | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blind Pig Records 30th Anniversary Collection Alligator Records 30th Anniversary Collection Delta Hardware The Road to Escondido Blues Guitar Women ASIN: B000EGDMY6 Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. She's Gone - Hound Dog Taylor
2. Have A Good Time - Big Walter Horton
3. Your Love Is Like A Cancer - Son Seals
4. Texas Flood - Fenton Robinson
5. I Got What It Takes - Koko Taylor
6. Honey Hush (Talking Woman Blues) - Albert Collins
7. Voodoo Daddy - Lonnie Brooks
8. In The Wee Wee Hours - Professor Longhair
9. Are You Losing Your Mind? - Buddy Guy
10. Don't Take Advantage Of Me - Johnny Winter
11. High Compression - James Cotton
12. Satisfy Suzie - Lonnie Mack
13. When A Guitar Plays The Blues - Roy Buchanan
14. Pride and Joy - Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
15. She Winked Her Eye - Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
16. Poor Tarzan - Little Charlie & The Nightcats
17. Can't You Lie - Tinsley Ellis

Tracks:

1. Lord, I Wonder - Katie Webster
2. Don't Lie To Me - Elvin Bishop
3. Lollipop Mama - William Clarke
4. Wild Women Don't Have The Blues - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women
5. River Hip Mama - Charlie Musselwhite
6. Short Fuse Blues - Dave Hole
7. Lonesome Stranger - Carey Bell
8. Bad Love - Luther Allison
9. Bad Luck - C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
10. Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning - Corey Harris
11. Salt In My Wounds - Shemekia Copeland
12. I Need Your Love In My Life - Coco Montoya
13. Mean Old Lady - Michael Burks
14. Speaking In Tongues - The Holmes Brothers
15. Let The Tears Roll Down - Marcia Ball
16. That's Right! - Roomful of Blues
17. Old School - Guitar Shorty
18. A Dying Man's Plea - Mavis Staples

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Unlike many men, Alligator Records never forgets an anniversary. "The country's largest contemporary blues label," as it rightly bills itself, has released multidisc compilations celebrating its 20th, 25th, 30th, and now 35th years. For reasons that aren't entirely clear, only tracks recorded for an artist's first Alligator disc are chosen for this chronologically presented summary of music that stretches from Hound Dog Taylor's electrifying 1971 label debut to Mavis Staples's in 2004. Although the imprint made a tentative stab at reggae in the mid '80s, its roster generally upholds the "genuine houserocking music" credo Alligator has boasted as a tagline since the early days. Whether reviving the careers of blues rockers (Johnny Winter, Roy Buchanan, Lonnie Mack, Elvin Bishop) or ageing icons with plenty of gas left in their tanks (Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Katie Webster, Mavis Staples, James Cotton, Guitar Shorty) or finding new blood to carry on the traditions (Michael Burks, Corey Harris, Dave Hole, Tinsley Ellis, Shemekia Copeland), Alligator sets the standard for what an independent label can achieve. These 35 nuggets extracted from a catalog of 225 albums only begin to tell the label's story, but there's not a weak one in the lot. Founder Bruce Iglauer's intriguing and insightful liner notes for each act add depth to the tunes, making 35x35 a representative sampler that's also an exhilarating listening experience, and a fascinating overview of American roots music. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

35 X 35 is not just another best-of compilation. Alligator founder and president Bruce Iglauer and staff chose to spotlight songs from the Alligator debut release from each featured artist. From "She's Gone" (the very first track on the very first Alligator album, 1971's Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers) to the legendary Mavis Staples' chilling "A Dying Man's Plea," 35 X 35 is effectively a chronological history of Alligator, a story told in music highlighting every style of blues and roots music the company has released. From the searing hard blues of Hound Dog Taylor, Son Seals, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Koko Taylor and Buddy Guy to harmonica-driven workouts from Big Walter Horton, Carey Bell, James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite and William Clarke to the Gulf Coast piano blues of Professor Longhair, Katie Webster and Marcia Ball to the acoustic music of Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women and Corey Harris, it is clear that Alligator Records has been, and will remain, at the forefront of modern blues music in all of its many shades. With personal notes on each track from Iglauer in the accompanying 40-page booklet, 35 X 35 is proof of the staunchly independent label's single-minded vision for all these years: to record nothing but deeply rooted "Genuine Houserockin' Music."

Customer Reviews:

Just what the doctor ordered!.......2007-06-02

great retrospective. true blues - soulful, raw & edgy, fun, smooth, heartbreaking - it's all here. highly recommended!

A fabulous bargain.......2007-02-26

You're paying about 35 cents a song for great contemporary blues performances. I don't think there's a better bargain on Amazon. Very guitar centric, some good harmonica solos too. Grab it if you like electric guitars playing blues.

Genuine Soul Rockin' Music.......2006-09-07

Even though this package only compiles material from Alligator Records, you probably won't find a more fascinating tour through the history of the Blues over the last 35 years. Of course, Alligator has a knack for signing up the most interesting Blues maestros. This compilation shows the development of cutting-edge Blues over the namesake era, ever since Alligator's inaugural release with Hound Dog Taylor in 1971. During much of this era, the Blues was still progressing, before settling into the respectful revivalism of recent years. In the 70s, Alligator was at the forefront with new artists who added flavor to tried-and-true styles, like the sinister Son Seals or the groovy Lonnie Brooks. Also during that decade, Alligator brought several veteran masters back into prominence, with powerful new material by the likes of Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, and Professor Longhair (noteworthy for his authoritative New Orleans style). As this compilation rumbles along, we hear a surprising amount of experimentation and progression in the 1980s, as interesting new artists expanded the basic template of the Blues, including some great finds like Lil' Mo & the Blues Imperials and Little Charlie & the Nightcats. The songs here from the 90s and 00s show that even the genius artists at Alligator followed the trend in Blues to solidify the classic template, with technical chops becoming more important than innovation - notwithstanding intriguing gospel-inflected works from the Holmes Brothers and the queenly Mavis Staples. But thanks to the impeccable expertise and taste exercised by Alligator when signing masters both new and old, this compilation is a must for any fan or historian of modern Blues. [~doomsdayer520~]

A great range of great artists.......2006-06-02

This double-CD set has great artists, great selections from the artists, and a killer set of liner packaging. You get some choice information and showings by legendary cats as well as non-household names, with explanations as to why they were great (as if the music wasn't doing that job already). And at the price, you can't beat the value.

A great collection for anyone.......2006-04-27

If you're just getting into contemporary blues or you've been listening for awhile, you're going to love this collection. Alligator has been one of the class acts of the indie labels for a long time and these discs give you an idea why they are so well thought of. 35 artists doing the first track from their first Alligator release. Marica Ball, Coco Montoya, Lonnie Mack, Johnny Winter, William Clarke and the list goes on with not a weak cut in the carload. These type of samplers are great if you're just getting into this type of music since you do get a wide selection of artists and styles. Alligator has released double disc anniversary sets in honor of yeas 20, 25, 30 and now, 35. They're all great to listen to, so grab one or all of them and have yourself a party with genuine houserocking music from people who know how to do it.

Average customer rating: Great times relived An AWESOME Vintonese Rocker A real treat! Marcia goes live A little piece of home

Live! Down the Road Marcia Ball Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music New Orleans Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: So Many Rivers Gatorhythms Cost of Living Blue House Presumed Innocent ASIN: B0007YMV2O Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Big Shot
2. The Right Tool For The Job
3. Just Kiss Me
4. That's Enough of that Stuff
5. Louella
6. Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday
7. La Ti Da
8. It Hurts To Be In Love (w/ Angela Strehli)
9. Down The Road
10. No Ordinary Woman
11. Crawfishin'
12. Louisiana 1927
13. Count The Days
14. Let Me Play With Your Poodle

Album Description

For more than 30 years, Ball has been delivering her signature brand of Texas blues, Louisiana R&B and Gulf Coast swamp pop to audiences all over the world. She has earned a huge and intensely loyal following through critically acclaimed albums and continued non-stop touring. Live, she's simply unbeatable

LIVE! DOWN THE ROAD, a blistering set recorded at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in 2004. The CD mixes songs from throughout her career, including longtime fan favorites like La Ti Da and Crawfishin' as well as newer material like Louella. Ball gives each song the workout of a lifetime, reinventing and reinvigorating every track with the immediacy and fire only a live show can deliver.

Customer Reviews:

Great times relived.......2007-06-15

We have heard Marcia Ball in person twice and were blown away by her performances both times. This live CD helps us relive those great evenings. She is such a talent, unlike some performers we have loved in person and not liked as well on CD. This CD proves that listening to her is about as good as the live show. Her diversity, from La-ti-da, to Louisiana 1927, makes for a great combination of songs. We discovered, also, on a long trip home from the airport in the middle of the night, that this CD is great for keeping a very sleepy driver awake! We highly recommend it.

An AWESOME Vintonese Rocker .......2007-04-11

It is hard to say this is the best she has done because Marcia rocks the house down on everything she does. "Down the Road" is full of down home music with hits such as: Down the Road - Louisiana 1927 - Crawfishin.
Its safe to say, buy it, listen to it and relish it. This will truly liven up a party when you plug this one in!

A real treat!.......2007-03-09

Marcia Ball, from Vinton, Louisiana, has such a unique style... this CD is a treat for anyone who enjoys New Orleans style music, and any type of music, actually. Marcia has phenominal range. It'll get you up and moving!

Marcia goes live.......2006-03-22

I was hoping this live album would bring out all the energy Marcia brings to live performances and to a great extent it did. I find her studio albums burdened with ballads and just not the same as watching her pound the keyboard and sing. This is a generally consistent album of her best material, except for the puppy dog song but I may be in a small minority on that. GR

A little piece of home.......2006-02-25

The first time I heard Marcia Ball was in downtown Dallas at the Farmers Market eating breakfast with my husband. A gentleman was playing music for those eating on the outside court. The music was so great that after we finished eating we went up to him to find out who that artist was and needless to say it was Marcia Ball...we enjoyed it them and still enjoy it. I love to listen to it after a hard day at work...it sooths my soul and brings a back a little piece of home life.

Average customer rating: Absolutely Classic Vaughan Record Give me the first two records instead... SOUL TO SOUL - STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN WHAT THE HELL!? Absolutely fantastic and timeless

Soul to Soul Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Couldn't Stand the Weather In Step Texas Flood The Sky Is Crying In the Beginning ASIN: B00000ICN7 Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Say What!
2. Lookin' Out The Window
3. Look At Little Sister
4. Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up On Love
5. Gone Home
6. Change It
7. You'll Be Mine
8. Empty Arms
9. Come On [Part III]
10. Life Without You
11. SRV Speaks (previously unreleased)
12. Little Wing (previously unreleased)
13. Third Stone From The Sun (previously unreleased)
14. Slip Slidin' Slim

Amazon.com essential recording

Guitar lovers will flip over this reissue's new bonus tracks: a conversation in which Stevie Ray Vaughan extols the virtues of Jimi Hendrix's playing and then essays them all in a medley of "Little Wing/Third Stone From the Sun." There's also the brief slide-guitar instrumental "Slip Slidin' Slim." What's breathtaking about these and the 10 remastered cuts that were the original 1985 album are the remarkably live amplifier tones. It sounds as though Vaughan's plugged directly into your stereo--especially at the climax of "Little Wing," where his Stratocaster feeds back through a wall of spinning Leslie speakers in a fit of psychedelic bliss. Otherwise, this CD still seems like a creative holding pattern for Vaughan, despite the addition of keyboardist Reese Wynans to broaden his band's palette. Nonetheless, the prophetic "Change It," which foreshadowed Vaughan's recovery from addiction by a year, and his in-concert staples "Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up on Love" and "Life Without You" debut here. --Ted Drozdowski

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This 1985 release, Vaughan's third, marks a fittingly impressive close to his classic period. Reese Wynans' keyboards give Vaughan's sound added depth and pushes the music in a more polished direction, one with stronger elements of jazz and soul. Vaughan's serrated guitar work is stunning as usual, boasting expressive bends, passionate flurries, and pained wails. As on the first two albums, Vaughan opens with a furious instrumental, the groovy "Say What!" "Lookin' Out the Window" has an R&B style and the superb "Gone Home" settles into a mellow jazz mood. The uptempo "Look at Little Sister" and the super-slow "Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up on Love" display Vaughan's mastery of straightforward Texas blues. Vaughan also works up Earl King's "Come On" and shows sensitivity on the ballad "Life Without You." -- Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Classic Vaughan Record.......2007-04-06

Stevie Ray Vaughan was rising in prominence as of the great modern bluesman when he released Soul To Soul. This record cemented his reputation, and put to rest any thoughts that he might have been a faddish musician whose influence and impact would wane after a few years.

Some of his most popular, most treasured cuts are on this record. His theme song "Say What," "Look At Little Sister," "Change It," and "I Ain't Gonne Give Up On Love" are now part of the modern blues firmament. This release doesn't have the jazz riffs of Couldn't Stand The Weather, but it more than stands up on its own.

Give me the first two records instead..........2007-02-08

Okay, some of this is awesome: the ballads Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up on Love and Life Without You are the best; Change It is a great blues-rocker, and his guitar livens up even weaker material like Say What! and Come On, pt. 3. Still, this is a thin album overall. Lookin' Out the Window; Look at Little Sister; You'll Be Mine and Empty Arms are among Stevie's worst. Stick to the first two records instead, plus maybe In Step.

SOUL TO SOUL - STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN.......2006-07-06

With each new album you are able to hear subtle improvements and changes in Stevie Ray's style. Even though he uses the same songs he's sung in previous albums, they are refined and continue to be a joy to listen to.

WHAT THE HELL!?.......2006-03-25

What am I missing here? This is an incredible album, even without the bonus tracks that make it beyond incredible. I think some SRV "fans" resent him making an album that has cross-over appeal. Hell, I would say "Change It," "Lookin' Out the Window," "Look At Little Sister," and "Say What" are as good a songs as SRV ever did. But there are a lot more great songs as well. And he does throw a bone to the blues/jazz crowd with the songs "Gone Home" and "Empty Arms." Of course the two Hendrix bonus tracks will blow you away. I will repeat what someone else has already said, Stevie played Jimi better than Jimi played Jimi. To people getting into SRV, trust me, this is a great album.

Absolutely fantastic and timeless.......2005-12-13

Never mind the nay sayers who have posted a few negative reviews here. This is an excellent CD that every true SRV fan must own.

Average customer rating: Funky The Best You Can Smell This FUNK All The Way Down the Street! No-Brainer Purchase superBad FUnkateer

The Funk Anthology Johnny "Guitar" Watson Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Johnny Guitar Watson - In Concert: Ohne Filter A Real Mother for Ya Galactic Grooves: The Best of Lakeside Ain't That a Bitch Stellar Fungk: The Best of Slave ASIN: B000AMWJ0W Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

1. Ain't That A Bitch
2. Superman Lover
3. I Need It
4. A Real Mother For Ya
5. I Want Ta-Ta You Baby
6. Baby's In Love With The Radio
7. Tarzan
8. Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty
9. It's About The Dollar Bill
10. Love That Will Not Die
11. I'm Gonna Get You Baby
12. ET
13. Miss Frisco
14. You Can Stay But The Noise Must Go
15. Feel The Spirit Of My Guitar
16. Gangster Of Love

Tracks:

1. Don't Be What Uc
2. What The Hell Is This?
3. I Don't Want To Be President
4. Strung Out
5. Cop & Blow
6. Booty Ooty
7. Lone Ranger
8. Telephone Bill
9. Love Jones
10. Before I Let You Go
11. Voodoo What You Do
12. Come And Dance With Me
13. Ain't Nobody's Business
14. Bow Wow
15. Johnny G Is Back

Album Description

The Best of the Funk Years from the Original Gangster of Love

Johnny "Guitar" Watson was a key figure in blues, R&B, soul and funk. From his first records in 1952 to his last in 1994, Watson won the admiration of everyone from Lightnin' Hopkins to Jimi Hendrix to Prince, his influence pervading five decades of American music. At a time when giants roamed the earth, Johnny stood as tall as any of them.

The two-CD set The Funk Anthology is the first collection to pay proper tribute to his groundbreaking funk recordings, many of which have been sampled numerous times by some of the top names in hip-hop. The Funk Anthology is the first release in Shout! Factory's reissue campaign of Johnny "Guitar" Watson's funk albums; 8 individual albums will be reissued in 2005-06, along with a new album consisting of previously unreleased material.

This 2-CD set contains tracks from all of his out-of-print late-'70s and early-'80s funk albums, plus two tracks from his Grammy-nominated 1994 comeback album, Bow Wow. Includes "Superman Lover," "Ain't That a Bitch," and other funk classics that have been sampled by Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Redman, Montell Jordan, and many others. Also features six previously unreleased cuts and deluxe packaging, including a 32-page booklet.

Customer Reviews:

Funky.......2007-05-21

A man ahead of his time. No wonder he was one of Frank Zappa's Idols.

The Best.......2007-02-15

This is a very good compilation of JGWs funk work. It is ideal for anyone who wants the best of his various funk albums. There is a lot of humour in his lyrics, underpinned by some very tight and funky grooves, laced with lots of blues and jazz guitar licks. Excellent liner notes on an extensive inside folder with colour photographs. This is an all time favourite for me. I highly recommend it.

You Can Smell This FUNK All The Way Down the Street!.......2006-07-21

and i mean that in a good way!.this set is BLAZIN!.music gumbo is what i like to call it..i got this set too...WOW!....i definitely recommend all Funkateers to pick this up.truly amazing.

No-Brainer Purchase.......2005-10-07

Finally somebody got it right- to release the best, spaced-out funky-ass rhythm & blues jams from this wildcat often called a "genius" by his peers. The red carpet was rolled out for this lush 2 CD 31 song set (6 previously unreleased!) digitally remastered with a 28 page booklet and a plethora of photos spanning the years 1976-1994. The music matters most but the packaging must be praised. The foldout digi-pack even contains pics of both the front and back of each of the albums covered here. Before becoming a pimpin' funkster Watson was a manic, Texas blues stringer known for his rapid-fire guitar fingers and the classic "Gangster Of Love" (way before Steve Miller copped the phrase). He reinveted himself in the 70s and this set focuses on this fruitful period. All the big hits and key album tracks are here: "Superman Lover" (R & B #19), "Aint That A Bitch", the unstoppable "A Real Mother For Ya" (#5 R & B #41 Pop), "Tarzan", "Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty", "It's About The Dollar Bill", the updated "Gangster Of Love" (#32 R & B), "Booty Ooty", "Lone Ranger", "Love Jones" (#28 R & B), his comeback hit "Bow Wow" & more. Most interesting perhaps are the "new" cuts. When asked by biographer David Ritz about stuff in the vault Watson was quoted as saying: "There's gold in them there hills!". He may be right. "Baby's In Love With The Radio" is a loose funk jam with Watson's laidback vocal delivery- recorded in 1976. On "ET" Johnny says his baby is just like that alien freak! I doubt he means in looks cuz she's a "supernatural" chick. "Feel The Spirit Of My Guitar" is Johnny's muatation of the Peter Frampton track. My favorite is "Don't Be What UC", which has a groove similar to George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" (and especially Snoop Dogg's "What's My Name?"). Here Johnny's tell y'all to stop trying to emulate folks and be yourself. There's also a track unreleased from the "Love Jones" sessions ("Before I Let You Go") and one recorded but unissued from 1994 ("Ain't Nodbody's Business"). But it's just icing on an already triple chocolate cake. The cover sticker says "You don't know *@#& until you've heard this funk!". Damn straight.

superBad FUnkateer.......2005-09-12

if SuperFly met Richard Pryor's Mudbone then He would have Morphed into Johnny "Guitar" Watson. Johnny Guitar watson mixed R&B,Funk,Blues,Pop into a Stew.this Brother knew Groove&Simplicity. He made it all work while maintaining His cool.He was also a One Man band.Played a Variety of Instruments.talk about a Cat changing musical lanes?? back in the 50's&60's Johnny Guitar Watson was a strong Blues Based Cat.but when the Funk of the late 60's&Early 70's ruled Johnny Guitar watson not only got on board,but also brought His own Brand. this collection captures all of His timeless Jams.He willCrack you up,but also make you think.He was a Pre-cursor to Hip-Hop as well.RIP to a Brother who did his talking with His Guitar.

Average customer rating: Its got my vote ! ! ! Groove on! Texas Thunder Soul Awesome CD!!! The Brothers Brought the Funk&Nothing but the funk

Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974 Kashmere Stage Band Manufacturer: Now Again ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cold Heat: Heavy Funk Rarities 1968-1974, Vol. 1 The Funky 16 Corners Jamaica to Toronto: Soul Funk and Reggae 1967-1974 Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal What It Is! Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977) ASIN: B000FVGLDY Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. Boss City
2. Burning Spear
3. Take Five
4. Super Bad
5. Keep Doing It
6. Thunder Soul
7. Do You Dig It, Man?
8. Headwiggle
9. AL's Thing
10. Do Your Thing (previously unissued extended version)
11. Scorpio (previously unissued extended version)
12. Thank You (previously unissued extended version)
13. All Praises
14. Shaft
15. Kashmere
16. $$ Kash Register $$
17. Zero Point - Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (45 version previously unreleased)
18. Getting It Out Of My System

Tracks:

1. Intro (live)
2. Zero Point (live)
3. All Praises/Zero Point (Reprise live)
4. Intro (live)
5. Do You Dig it, Man? (live)
6. Don't Mean A Thing (live)
7. Thank You (live)
8. Ain't No Sunshine (live)
9. Do You Dig It, Man? (live)
10. All Praises (live)
11. Thank You (45 version)
12. Zero Point (LP version)
13. Do Your Thing (instrumental)
14. Getting It Out Of My System (alternate take)

Album Description

The best high school band of all time! Two discs of '60s and '70s funk, containing rare studio recordings and unreleased live cuts from Houston's Kashmere High School Stage Band - directed by Conrad O. Johnson. Monster drum breaks, as heard on Funky 16 Corners and Cold Heat comps, including songs sampled by DJ Shadow and more. Includes 40-page booklet, rare photos and bonus documentary by B+ on Enhanced CD.

Customer Reviews:

Its got my vote ! ! ! .......2007-02-18

I listened to the segment about the Kashemere Stage Band on NPR and was definitely amazed...

Listening to many of their tracks if no one told you would you believe that this was... high school band club???
Think... band clubs - - you know really bad big band arrangements with drummers who hit the high hat on the one and three and sometimes knocking over the crash cymbal, the note flubbing brass section and the greasy haired music teacher with the horn rimmed glasses named Mr. So and So always sending you to the office for sleeping or making fake f*rting sounds in class to relieve the bordom - - But what a minute, this is the deep south, late 60's/early 70's... enter an inspired bandleader who played with the greats, got inspired by the new sounds (Otis Redding, JB, etc.) and had a dream and vision to unite these guys, create timeless music that people would be listening to down the line, give them something to work hard on and be proud of... and KICK BUTT - - first in BAND competitions around the world, but then in record stores and on the radio. Alas, Conrad Johnson did it... creating a band feared as an undefeatably tight funk unit... and with a rhythm section so strong, long after the group fell into obscurity, rap DJs were sampling it.

On this record you'll hear the sounds behind the story (*Somebody needs to make Kashmere's story into a movie - - talk about a man inpsiring young kids to do their best !!) - - Johnson not only took his guys into the studio but recorded just about every performance (and apparently put a lot of work into his charts too - - amazing, considering that now-a-days most band directors just order them over the net.) You'll also hear ample space for members going off, powerhouse originals, and tunes demonstrating inspiration - - and remarkable hipness in an age when music teachers were anything but! No wonder the band always took the prize wherever they competed... In addition, while the band may not have been as tight as the JBs (hey they were just kids), trust me... they could have opened up for him and NO one would have complained...

As a sidenote, if you dig KASHMERE, check out the VOICES OF EAST HARLEM... a group with a similarly inspiring as well as funky story... and the PROPOSITION'S AFRICANA, another youth group of the era who were insanely bumping.

All in all rare funk... and a window into the long lost time and sound. Like the song says... they were SUPER BAD !

Groove on!.......2007-01-05

Heard about this band on NPR and had to buy the CD! This album is awesome and it is remarkable that high school aged musicians worked at this caliber; what an incredible teacher they had to inspire them! Really good grooves, excellent music to clean house to, or to listen to at a party. You can't sit still while this CD plays!

Texas Thunder Soul .......2006-11-11

I read about this recording in a review in the Wall Street Journal and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. End to end this recording is phenomenal. You would not know that these are high school students with the level of musicianship demonstrated on tracks such as Boss City, SuperBad (would make James Brown proud), Headwiggle, and $$ Kash Register $$. It is definitely a musical delight!

Awesome CD!!!.......2006-11-10

This is the best CD I have bought in a long time. If you love funky 70's tunes, especially if they sound like something from a Starsky and Hutch car chase scene, then this is the CD for you. These kids had talent!

The Brothers Brought the Funk&Nothing but the funk.......2006-10-25

this is a happening Collection right here. collections like this is the reason why Schools have to save the Music because this is a Slamming Collection of Jams. Funky Drum breaks,Bass&Horns that are slamming. so many styles are covered here,but the Funk is front&Center. the Funk is timeless&never gets old. even 30 plus years later this Collection is still rocking a House party. Props to these brothers for bringing the Funk.

Average customer rating: Excellent Synopsis of the Blues Best blues compilation Raw The Best Compilation on Blues Ever Made The best collection of blues I've ever heard. Period.

Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey Various Artists Manufacturer: Hip-O Records 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 Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Blues | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey Ken Burns's Jazz: The Story of American Music Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey Martin Scorsese Presents: The Best Of The Blues Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues ASIN: B0000A0VA1 Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Othar Turner & The Rising Star Fife & Drum Band - Shortnin' / Henduck
2. Lightning & Group - Long John
3. Mamie Smith - Crazy Blues
4. W.C. Handy - St. Louis Blues
5. Bessie Smith - Muddy Water
6. Blind Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues
7. Furry Lewis - Billy Lyons & Stack-O-Lee
8. "Ma" Rainey - "Ma" Rainey's Black Bottom
9. Blind Willie Johnson - Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
10. Louis Armstrong - Savoy Blues
11. Frank Stokes - Downtown Blues
12. Mississippi John Hurt - Frankie
13. Henry Thomas - Fishing Blues
14. Leroy Carr - How Long How Long Blues
15. Tommy Johnson - Canned Heat Blues
16. Blind Willie McTell - Statesboro Blues
17. Tampa Red & Georgia Tom - It's Tight Like That
18. Pine Top Smith - Pine Top's Boogie Woogie
19. Lonnie Johnson - Guitar Blues
20. Charley Patton - Pony Blues
21. Blind Blake - Diddie Wah Diddie
22. Memphis Jug Band - K.C. Moan
23. Jimmie Rodgers - Standin' On The Corner (Blue Yodel # 9)
24. Mississippi Sheiks - Sittin' On Top Of The World
25. Son House - Preachin' The Blues

Tracks:

1. Skip James - Devil Got My Woman
2. Lead Belly - C.C. Rider
3. Big Joe Williams - Baby Please Don't Go
4. Roosevelt Sykes - Dirty Mother For You (Don't You Know)
5. Billie Holiday - Billie's Blues
6. Robert Johnson - Cross Road Blues
7. Sonny Boy Williamson - I Good Mornin' Little School Girl
8. Bukka White - Shake 'Em On Down
9. Joe Turner & Pete Johnson - Roll 'Em Pete
10. Robert Petway - Catfish Blues
11. Count Basie Orchestra with Jimmy Rushing - Going To Chicago Blues
12. Big Bill Broonzy - Key To The Highway
13. Memphis Minnie - Me And My Chauffeur Blues
14. Big Maceo Merriweather - Worried Life Blues
15. Tommy McClennon - Cross Cut Saw Blues
16. Lionel Hampton Sextet with Dinah Washington - Evil Gal Blues
17. Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Strange Things Happening Everyday
18. Joe Liggins - Honeydripper Pt.I
19. Johnny Moore's Three Blazers featuring Charles Brown - Drifting Blues
20. Louis Jordan - Let The Good Times Roll
21. Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup - That's All Right Mama
22. T-Bone Walker - Call It Stormy Monday
23. Wynonie Harris - Good Rockin' Tonight
24. Jimmy Witherspoon - Ain't Nobody's Business, Part One
25. The Johnny Otis Quintette with Little Esther & The Robins - Double Crossing Blues

Tracks:

1. Memphis Slim - Mother Earth
2. Percy Mayfield - Please Send Me Someone To Love
3. Jackie Brenston - Rocket 88
4. Elmore James - Dust My Broom
5. Rosco Gordon - No More Doggin'
6. Little Walter - Juke
7. Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog
8. Lowell Fulson - Reconsider Baby
9. Guitar Slim - The Things That I Used To Do
10. Professor Longhair - In The Night
11. Muddy Waters - (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man
12. J.B. Lenoir - Eisenhower Blues
13. Fats Domino - Blue Monday
14. Ray Charles - Hard Times
15. Smiley Lewis - I Hear You Knockin'
16. Elvis Presley - Mystery Train
17. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Don't Start Me To Talkin'
18. Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin'
19. Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love
20. Slim Harpo - I'm A King Bee
21. Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
22. Bobby "Blue" Bland - Farther Up The Road
23. Otis Rush - So Many Roads, So Many Trains
24. Buddy Guy - First Time I Met The Blues

Tracks:

1. Freddie King - Hide Away
2. Junior Parker - Drivin' Wheel
3. John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom
4. Albert Collins - Frosty
5. Muddy Waters - You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had
6. Howlin' Wolf - Killing Floor
7. Son House - Death Letter Blues
8. Mississippi Fred McDowell - You Gotta Move
9. Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
10. Junior Wells - Hoodoo Man Blues
11. Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle
12. John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton - All Your Love
13. Paul Butterfield Blues Band - I've Got A Mind To Give Up Livin'
14. Jimi Hendrix - Red House
15. Albert King - Born Under The Bad Sign
16. Magic Sam - Mama Talk To Your Daughter
17. Etta James - Tell Mama
18. The Jeff Beck - Group Ain't Superstitious
19. Taj Mahal - She Caught The Katy (And Left Me A Mule To Ride)
20. Fleetwood Mac - Black Magic Woman
21. Janis Joplin - One Good Man

Tracks:

1. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone
2. Johnny Winter - Dallas
3. Derek & The Dominos - Have You Ever Loved A Woman
4. Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers - Give Me Back My Wig
5. The Allman Brothers Band - One Way Out
6. Z.Z. Hill - Down Home Blues
7. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Pride And Joy
8. Robert Cray - Smoking Gun
9. Fabulous Thunderbirds - Tuff Enuff
10. John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt - I'm In The Mood
11. Ali Farka Toure - Timbarma
12. Keb' Mo' - Am I Wrong?
13. Luther Allison - Cherry Red Wine
14. Peggy Scott-Adams - Bill
15. Susan Tedeschi - Just Won't Burn
16. Los Lobos - Voodoo Music
17. Bonnie Raitt - Round And Round
18. Cassandra Wilson - Vietnam Blues
19. Robert Cray & Shemekia Copeland - I Pity The Fool (Live)
20. Keb' Mo' & Corey Harris - Sweet Home Chicago

Amazon.com

This is by far the best and most comprehensive introduction to recorded blues ever assembled, drawing styles, record labels, and eras together with the efficiency of a spider's web. These five discs--tied to the hit-and-miss PBS film series Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues--embrace field hollers, early queens Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, the music's first composer W.C. Handy, Delta slide guitarists, string bands, piano barrelhousers, jazz geniuses Count Basie and Lionel Hampton, Texas hotshots, lyric poets Percy Mayfield and Willie Dixon, Chicago powerhouses from Muddy Waters to Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf and howling white boys, soulkittens Etta James and Janis Joplin, juke joint brawlers like Hound Dog Taylor, African torchbearer Ali Farka Toure, modern guitar heroes Stevie Ray Vaughan and Luther Allison, and even recent hit-makers Peggy Scott-Adams and Susan Tedeschi. And that's just a smidgen of the talents represented across more than 100 cuts. Nonetheless, there are grave omissions in disc five, which focuses on contemporary blues. The raw electric sound of present-day Mississippi, embodied by R.L. Burnside and other artists on the Fat Possum label, has done much to open the ears of college-age audiences and should be included. Also absent are the music's most important contemporary innovators: Afro-blues fusionist Corey Harris, psychedelic folk bluesman Otis Taylor and rap-blues proselytizer Chris Thomas King. Still, it's obvious this collection is a work of devotion and intelligence as well as commerce. --Ted Drozdowski

Album Description

Full title - Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey. Five-CD deluxe boxed set includes a comprehensive collection of the music from the seven films airing on PBS. A definitive overview of blues, from its earliest recordings over 80 years ago, to contemporary artists and new recordings made specifically for The Blues. Music from the PBS Series The Blues, executive produced by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese. 116 tracks on 5 CDs, plus 60-page collector's booklet with stunning photos and illuminating essays. Features introductory essay by Martin Scorsese. Gatefold digibox. Hip-O Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Synopsis of the Blues.......2007-03-18

This collection is an excellent synopsis of the Blues from its earliest roots on the rercording medium to modern times. It also shows how far and wide this genre covers in the musical landscape with its influence on rock-and-roll and jazz. Besides having over 115 songs, there is also a companion booklet that documents every track. I really recommend this collection to anyone not familiar with the Blues, because it can be a great starting point for you to expand on an area you find more interesting, like the Kansas City blues in the 30s, Chicago blues in the 50s, or diverse individuals such as Lead Belly, T-Bone Walker, Howlin' Wolf, John Jee Hooker, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Best blues compilation.......2006-07-13

IMO, this 5-disc set is par none the best blues compilation spanning over 50 years. Not everything noteworthy has been included, but it is the best bang for your buck you're going to find anywhere for a wide blues selection from early to recent, and Marty Scorese did a fantastic job in selection. I have given it as a gift several times and it is the gift that keeps on giving. Some very great tunes.

Raw.......2006-06-19

This box set compliments the film series very well. Musically, the set is wonderful until the middle half of the fourth disc and wans quite considerably on the fifth disc. This is not only a matter of bad taste in choosing appropriate music for these parts of the set, it is merely a matter of musical history: the blues at the time in which these portions of the set cover was simple not very good music.
These portions would have been much better off if they included work by the likes of Carey Bell or RL Burnside instead of The Fabulous Thunderbirds and the Cock Rocker of Blues, Stevie Ray Vaughn.

The Best Compilation on Blues Ever Made.......2006-06-03

One day in early 1968 I bought the album Wheels of Fire by Cream. Cream of course featured Eric Clapton.
I put on the live disc and listened to a song called "Crossroads" and became hooked.
At that time I didnt have a clue who Robert Johnson was or what blues was.
I over the years listened to blues through "White" artists like Eric Clapton, The Allman Bros and others.
One day I broke down and bought a Robert Johnson album and a whole new world was opened up to me.
I had no idea what "Mississippi Delta" blues was compared to "Chicago Blues" etc. For years I have listened to these recordings and was never able to hear the originals.
People like Eric Clapton have changed the arrangements on many of these songs to suit their styles. Now through this recording I am finally able to hear what the song was originally like. I personally love the slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta. I love the "rawness" of those recordings. I am also able to hear the electric side that came from Chicago as blues players migrated there. This Cd has the finest songs by the best blues artists ever.
This set includes Mississippi Fred McDowell, Robert Johnson, Skip James, BB King, Buddy Guy, Maceo Merriweather, Big Bill Broonzy, Muddy Waters, Son House and the list just goes on and on.
It also includes the "White" side of the blues including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Bonnie Raitt and many others.
This is a celebration of the blues, and is a must for any collector, or fan of the blues. This CD is for people like me who have listened to the blues for so many years and now want to listen to the real thing.
You will never find a better collection in your lifetime....

The best collection of blues I've ever heard. Period........2005-09-05

So much to love here--from fife and drum bands to rare acoustic blues recordings, to citified modern-day blues artists. These discs teach you a lot, but never come across as preachy or academic. When you hear Percy Mayfield or Guitar Slim you just want to turn the volume way up.

Average customer rating: Talking about the blues Bobby Bland Anthology The Blues Man WONDERFUL! All that you need.

The Anthology Bobby "Blue" Bland Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Little Milton - Greatest Hits (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection) Together for the First Time...Live Two Steps From the Blues "Bobby ""Blue"" Bland - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2: The ABC-Dunhill/MCA Recordings" "Bobby Blue Bland - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: The Duke Recordings" ASIN: B00005K32H Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. Lovin' Blues
2. It's My Life Baby
3. I Woke Up Screaming
4. You've Got Bad Intentions
5. I Smell Trouble
6. Farther Up The Road
7. Little Boy Blue
8. I'm Not Ashamed
9. I'll Take Care Of You
10. Lead Me On
11. Cry, Cry, Cry
12. I've Been Wrong So Long
13. I Pity The Fool
14. Don't Cry No More
15. Ain't That Lovin' You
16. Who Will The Next Fool Be?
17. Stormy Monday Blues
18. Turn On Your Love Light
19. Yield Not To Temptation
20. 36-22-36
21. Call On Me
22. That's The Way Love Is
23. Ain't Nothing You Can Do
24. Share Your Love With Me
25. Blind Man
26. Ain't Doin' Too Bad, Part 1
27. These Hands (Small But Mighty)
28. I'm Too Far Gone (To Turn Around)
29. Good Time Charlie (Part 1)

Tracks:

1. Poverty
2. You're All I Need
3. That Did It
4. Driftin' Blues
5. Save Your Love For Me
6. Rockin' In The Same Old Boat
7. Ask Me 'Bout Nothing (But The Blues)
8. Chains Of Love
9. If You Got A Heart
10. Do What You Set Out To Do
11. Goin' Down Slow
12. This Time I'm Gone For Good (Live)
13. Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City
14. I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)
15. Yolanda
16. I Take It On Home
17. It Ain't The Real Thing
18. Let The Good Times Roll
19. The Soul Of A Man
20. Soon As The Weather Breaks
21. Recess In Heaven

Amazon.com

Over the 1952-82 time-span covered here, Bobby "Blue" Bland united tough-as-pavement blues singing with heartbroken Southern R&B, and helped to create chitlin-circuit soul as we know it now. Too raw for most oldies radio, Bland was a major presence in his time: 30 of these 50 songs hit the pop charts, and almost all of them were significant R&B hits. The first disc-and-a-half documents his long-running Duke Records collaboration (in Chicago, Texas, and Nashville) with trumpeter Joe Scott, who wrote ambitious arrangements that ran from tender love-man pop to howling, honking blues terrorism, but usually gave Bland a chance to emote harder than his microphone could handle. The remainder finds Little Boy Blue on his own in L.A. in the '70s, spicing up smoother blues-inflected soul (and even a stab at light disco, "It Ain't the Real Thing") with the famous squall in his voice. --Douglas Wolk

Customer Reviews:

Talking about the blues.......2007-04-21

Yeah, this is what I mean when I say, "talking about the blues". This is it. Bobby Blue Bland is the man!!!! That roughness in his voice is it!!! Sit down, pull your shoes off, relax and listen to this!!!! You need no other!!!! My husband and I love it!!! We have all of Bobby's cds AND some tapes (we're from the "ole school").

B.T.

Bobby Bland Anthology.......2007-02-24

How many artists have been covered by the Grateful Dead ("One More Saturday Night"), been sampled by Jay-Z ("Ain't No Love In the Heart of the City"), and played with B.B. King in concert? Just one: Bobby "Blue" Bland. Man, this guy is amazing. I religiously listen to the blues show on my local jazz radio station every weekend, but besides one live Albert Collins CD, some John Lee Hooker, and some Howlin' Wolf, I've almost never actually gone out and bought something I heard on that show. But when I heard Bobby's "Goin' Down Slow," I was transfixed. I had already arrived home in my Jeep, but I sat there through the five minute song, in awe, and I couldn't stop thinking how this was something that Dylan or Jerry Garcia would just LOVE (and that was before I knew that "One More Saturday Night" was actually a Bobby Bland cover!). Well, about half the stuff on this Anthology is equally good. Just listen to the sound sample for "Poverty," as well as the songs I've already mentioned. Check Bobby Bland out for yourself and you won't be disappointed.

The Blues Man.......2005-09-23

You can't think about downhome blues without thinking about Bobby Bland. Even though he has a more sophisticated style of singing the blues, his singing will put you in a bluesy mood.

WONDERFUL!.......2005-08-16

This cd is the best option for avid Bobby Bland fans. It has every song that you might possibly want and some you may have forgotten. For the price, its optimum.

All that you need........2004-05-11

Bobby "Blue" Bland will give you all you need on this double cd. The obvious point being that Bland is one of the great blues/soul singers ever, but also, he always has great bands: Jabbo,(who also appears on many James Bown hits), the drummer on 'Lovelight', and others tracks, is probably the most amazing drummer to come out of the blues and soul field.

Average customer rating: No Ball & Chain Draggin' Down This Lady Best of Traditional Blues How blue can she get? The classic 1960's Arhoolie sessions! Exellent rockin' blues and rollicking r&b and jump blues

Ball N' Chain Big Mama Thornton Manufacturer: Arhoolie Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music West Coast Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Texas Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hound Dog: The Peacock Recordings With the Muddy Waters Blues Band 1966 The Complete OKeh Sessions 1952-55 The Complete Vanguard Recordings Hoodoo Man Blues ASIN: B0000001FF Release Date: 1993-11-30

Tracks:

1. Sweet Little Angel
2. Unlucky Girl
3. Swing It On Home
4. Little Red Rooster
5. Hound Dog
6. Your Love Is Where It Ought To Be
7. School Boy
8. My Heavy Load
9. I'm Feeling Alright
10. Sometimes I Have A Heartache
11. Black Rat
12. Life Goes On
13. Bumble Bee
14. Gimme A Penny
15. Wade In The Water
16. Ball N' Chain

Customer Reviews:

No Ball & Chain Draggin' Down This Lady.......2007-05-31

When Janis Joplin electrified the folk/blues scene with her incredibly propelled version of Big Mama Thorton's "Ball & Chain," I really wanted to hear more from the source. Unfortunately it wasn't until recently that I listened to this CD that features "Ball & Chain." I was surprised at the high quality of the entire CD--and also a little surprised how "modern" Willie Mae "Big Mama" sounded on the CD. I don't know, I guess I was expecting more in the line of an anthology, archival performance in the way of Bessie Smith recordings (and I am serious Bessie Smith fan too.)

Willie Mae originated "Hound Dog" that was later such a hit for Elvis. Elvis' version is great, but I prefer the original.

Legendary Muddy Waters accompanies on five tunes.

As for "Ball & Chain," you can really hear the influence the original had on Janis Joplin--and how Janis also made it her own.

This is CD is hardcore blues delivered in Big Mama's light, almost delicate style.

No, there's nothing "almost" about it. Big Mama Thorton's blues phraseology is both strong & unequivocally delicate.

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thorton is one of the blues Greats, sharing the galaxy with other blues/jazz devas like Billie Holiday & Etta James.

Jail
Big Mama Thornton in Europe
The Complete Vanguard Recordings
Hound Dog: The Peacock Recordings
All the Way
Let's Roll
The Essential Bessie Smith
Greatest Hits
Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 1
Cheap Thrills
Pearl
I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again, Mama

Best of Traditional Blues .......2007-01-11

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton was much more than the originator of "Hound Dog" - she was one of the greatest Blues singers. She could be fun and sassy, and could also be plaintive and emotional. After Bessie Smith and before Koko Taylor, there was Big Mama Thornton.

BALL `N' CHAIN consists of 16 songs recorded 1965-1968 (tracks 1-8 in 1965; 9-14 in 1966; 15 & 16 in 1968). Disc packaged in black jewel case; total running time: 61:50. Booklet includes an essay by Chris Strachwitz, several black & white photos, and track information (songwriter credits, musician personnel, recording dates). Sound quality is good.

These are re-recordings of songs Thornton had previously recorded, including "Ball N' Chain", a song that was notably recorded by Janis Joplin. Tracks 1-8 feature Buddy Guy on Guitar. Tracks 9-14 recorded with Muddy Waters Blues Band (and also issued on Arhoolie's 2004 release "Big Mama Thornton with the Muddy Waters Blues Band - 1966"). Noteworthy are Thornton's complaints on "Unlucky Girl" about being followed by the FBI everywhere she goes.

This may be the Blues, but it is a joy to listen to. Thornton sings Blues ballads and fun up-tempo songs. I hesitate to call it "country Blues" because it just seems too sophisticated to be called that. Whatever it is, it's beautiful.

How blue can she get?.......2006-11-27

Brilliant!
Big Mama's powerful vocal is accompanied by some really, REALLY, strong musical groups; including Muddy Waters' band on several classical interpretations ("I'm Feeling Alfight", "Sometimes I have a Heartache", "Black Rat"...).
My other favorites on this CD are, probably, "Unlucky girl" and "Little Red Rooster" (with Buddy Guy, Walter Horton and others) and, even more probably, the best of them all, erotically highly charged "School Boy" (with only instrument being the sugestive and even eerie guitar of Fred McDowell)...
Some songs ("Swing it on home"...) unfortunately cross the line of R/B and approach rock 'n' roll, but it is only minor problem on this brilliant CD... Every unce of blues this lady carries is worth hearing!

Great songwriter ("Sweet Little Angel"...) and great interpreter, Big Mama Thornton is one of the best blues musicians I've encountered so far...
Oh yes, what was the name of that movie star hip-shaking white boy who also tried to sing Leiber and Stoller's "Hound Dog"?

The classic 1960's Arhoolie sessions!.......2004-05-09

Although these are not as powerful as her Peacock recordings of teh 50's, one should not overlook her Arhoolie sides fro mthe mid 60's(to late 60's). Ball b' Chail is a classic, as well as the Gospel tinged Wade In The Water and Sweet Little Angel(covered fro meveryone from BB King to Etta James). This is a powerfu lset of rockin' blues, and a couple of slower ones too ,but for the most part this is great jump blues and the msuic swings, stomps, and jumps, as well as rocks! Even the slower stuff rocks! Big Mama dodn't recrd too much that wasn't worth listening to ,and aside from her Peacock recordingd. these are her msot essential sides, and are a major highlight of a long lustrious career as a blues diva! Also Mama Thornton has influenced everyone from rock singer Janis Joplin to new blues diva Candye Kane. Thornton was a powerful singer, and this cd should not be overlooked, and should be essential to blues fans. Even myself, strictly a fan of rockabilly music, love all of Thornton's work from the 50's and 60s'.

Exellent rockin' blues and rollicking r&b and jump blues.......2004-04-13

This cd features Mig mama Thornton hollerin' her way thru a versitile set of jump blues, slow drags, and rockin' blues. Although if you want to make a 1st purchase of Mama thornton start with Hound Dog-The Peackock Recording, as a 2nd purchase you can't go wrong with these somewhat later sessions. Lot's of fun, rough and roudy blues.

Average customer rating: Missing some of the essentials Essential if you love blues guitar!! Nice Job of Gathering Stray Tracks Quite outstanding! one cool texan!!!

The Essential Jimmie Vaughan Jimmie Vaughan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Do You Get the Blues? Strange Pleasure Family Style Out There Girls Go Wild ASIN: B0000CF30D Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

1. Extra Jimmies
2. Tuff Enuff
3. DFW
4. Good Texan
5. Boom Bapa Boom
6. Don't Cha Know
7. Hey Yeah
8. Tilt A Whirl
9. Six Strings Down
10. Dengue Woman Blues
11. Cool Lookin' Woman
12. Like A King
13. The Ironic Twist
14. Out There
15. I Like It Like That (Live)
16. Dirty Girl

Customer Reviews:

Missing some of the essentials.......2007-05-13

Not a bad overview of Jimmie Vaughan's career, but there's some fluff included here. Obviously, it's easier for Sony Music to reissue the stuff already in its back catalog, and as a result some of Vaughan's best work was left out. Let's get to the fluff first: "Tuff Enuff" doesn't belong on this disc. Yes, it's a T-birds song, and yes, it was their hit record, but it was penned by Kim Wilson and it does little to showcase Vaughan's talent. There are dozens of better T-birds songs that are more representative of Vaughan's guitar style. ("Extra Jimmies" was a great choice, but it's almost negated by the thudding rock dumbness of "Tuff Enuff.")

"Six Strings Down" (the live version from the SRV tribute album) and "Cool Lookin' Woman" (from the "Tin Cup" soundtrack) are other nonessentials that don't rank among Vaughan's best recordings. But since they're already in the Sony/Epic catalog, the compilation producer (Bob Irwin) threw them in as leftovers.

The meat of the collection comes from three albums produced by Nile Rodgers: "Family Style," "Strange Pleasure," and "Out There." The seven tracks from these albums, spanning eight years, show the impressive range of Vaughan's guitar playing, and also his dramatic improvement as a singer. An outtake or two from these sessions would have been the ultimate coup; alas, no dice. Then again, Producer Bob was smart enough to include "Dengue Woman Blues" (from the "Dusk Till Dawn" soundtrack), which might be the best slow blues that Vaughan ever recorded.

The one previously unreleased track is "I Like It Like That," from a 1998 Austin City Limits show. It's an interesting change of pace to hear Vaughan trying to sing in a more extroverted R&B style, but it's not particularly memorable.

And now for the missing essentials: Vaughan's notable appearances as a session guitarist. He's recorded with a long list of great musicians -- James Cotton, Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker, Duke Robillard, Lou Ann Barton, et al. Surely, Bob, ya could've convinced Sony to shell out for just one of these collaborations, couldn't you have? Not even James Cotton's "Straighten Up Baby"? (Bob Irwin is in fact a smart dude in the music industry, but he didn't do his homework on this one.) Is it possible to dish out a so-called "essential" scoop of Vaughan without the extra jimmies?

Essential if you love blues guitar!!.......2006-08-19

This CD showcases the best of Jimmie Vaughn's talent and beautiful tone. I was never a big fan of the Fabulous Thunderbirds but Vaughn's solo work is excellent. Clean, clear concise and from the heart blues.

Nice Job of Gathering Stray Tracks.......2004-01-26

Jimmie Vaughan was one of the founding members of the blues/rock band The Fabulous Thunderbirds. And while this collection kicks of with a couple of T-Bird tracks (the instrumental blues shuffle "Extra Jimmies" and their breakout hit "Tuff Enuff"), the focus is on Vaughan's solo career, which has seen the release of only three albums in the past 14 years since leaving the T-Birds.

There are a couple of tracks ("DFW," "Good Texan") from FAMILY STYLE recorded with his younger brother Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1990. Following Stevie's death it would be four years before Jimmie released his first solo album, STRANGE PLEASURE. This is perhaps Jimmie's strongest album to date. The four tracks from this album (5-8) all written or co-written by Jimmie wouldn't have been out of place on his recordings with the T-Birds. The biggest stylistic change on these tracks is the addition of Bill Willis's Hammond B-3, replacing Kim Wilson's harmonica, giving the recordings a more soulful quality. Tracks 12-14 are from Jimmie's 1998 follow-up OUT THERE. The closing track, "Dirty Girl," is the only song from his most recent album, 2001's DO YOU GET THE BLUES. [Recorded on the Artemis label after Jimmie left Epic.]

Rounding out the album is Jimmie's contribution to the 1996 tribute album to his brother, "Six Strings Down," a couple of soundtrack songs, "Dengue Woman Blues" (from DUSK TILL DAWN) and "Cool Lookin' Woman" (from TIN CUP), and perhaps the standout track is the previously unreleased live version of "I Like It Like That" from an appearance on Live On Austin City Limits. [Note: The CD booklet gives a songwriting credit to Chris Kenner. This is a mistake. Kenner DID write a song by that title, but THIS is the song written by The "5" Royales guitarist Lowman Pauling--in fact, Jimmie introduces the song crediting Pauling!]

While on the surface, it seems odd to compile a collection like this for an artist with so few solo albums to draw from, it's nice to have these songs all in one place. [Total running time - 71:55) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Quite outstanding!.......2003-10-27

I consider Jimmie Vaughan a living legend. Not only did he teach kid-brother Stevie Ray how to play the guitar but he co-founded a group that helped bring blues-rock back to prominence, the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He's played with all the legends and even shared the stage with Jimi Hendrix!
This CD is really very good. Featuring a couple of songs with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, a couple with Stevie Ray, songs from his own albums and a smoking previously-unreleased-live "I Like It Like That," this CD OOZES blues guitar licks and cool Texas vibe that only Jimmie can deliver. His "less is more" guitar style is VERY cool and his voice is easy to listen to. The songs are mostly upbeat and danceable with one slow blues cut "Dengue Woman Blues" that drips with Texas cool!
I only gave this CD 4 stars out of spite...that "Brothers," the guitar "conversation" with Stevie Ray off of the "Family Style" Cd wasn't included. I thought it appropriate for sentimental reasons only. I would LOVE to hear more unreleased early Jimmie/Fabulous Thunderbirds material too!

one cool texan!!!.......2003-10-08

this cd will be in the cd player for sometime to come. this cd could have easily have been a 2 disc set worth of material. the remastering job here is very nice, and the tracks just smoke with bite and plenty of soul. the live version of "she likes it like that" is worth the price alone. do yourself a favor and pick this one up!!

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"Bobby ""Blue"" Bland - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2: The ABC-Dunhill/MCA Recordings" Bobby "Blue" Bland Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | 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 | Texas Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Texas Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Blues | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: "Bobby Blue Bland - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: The Duke Recordings" Two Steps From the Blues Little Milton - Greatest Hits (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection) Blues & Ballads Z.Z. Hill - Greatest Hits ASIN: B000009D21 Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. This Time I'm Gone For Good
2. Goin' Down Slow
3. I Would'nt Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)
4. Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City
5. Yolanda
6. I Ain't Gonna Be The First To Cry
7. Today I Started Loving You Again
8. I Hate You
9. The Soul Of A Man
10. It Ain't The Real Thing
11. Sittin' On A Poor Man's Throne
12. Let The Good Times Roll
13. You'd Be A Millionaire
14. Love To See You Smile
15. Recess In Heaven
16. Soon As The Weather Breaks

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Bobby Bland's uptown, brass-and-strings-drenched blues kept him on the charts long after gut-bucket kings such as Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters had dropped from black-radio airwaves. The artistic successes chronicled on this second volume of his greatest hits shouldn't come as a surprise, then, despite the frequent input of ultracommercial producer Steve Barri, who'd crafted AM hits for acts as diverse as the Grass Roots and the post-Motown Four Tops. Even with some accommodations to trends (the disco beat of "The Soul of a Man," chicken-scratching guitars here, there, and everywhere), Bland kept on being Bland, cutting country songs ("Today I Started Loving You Again") and blues standards ("Goin' Down Slow") and investing Dan Penn's "I Hate You" with a unique pungency. This disc performs a valuable service in lifting the veil from an often-overlooked period in the career of one of American music's most important interpretive singers. --Rickey Wright

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1. That Reminds Me of Hank
2. The Gospel Set
3. The RCA Years, 1947-1981
4. Thirty Years on [Import]
5. Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 4: You're From Texas!
6. Top Marks: His First 20 Hits [Import]
7. When Love Is Right
8. White House
9. You Can't Resist It [CD-single]
10. You're Still Here/Shadows [CD-single]

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