Electric 80's [Import]

1. Torch (12" Version)

2. Fade To Grey (12" Version)

3. Today

4. Brilliant Mind

5. Planet Earth (12" Night Version)

6. I Ran (Full Album Version)

7. Life In Tokyo (Original 12" Version)

8. Mad World

9. Rememberance Day

10. Absolute

11. Obsession

12. First Picture Of You

13. I'm In Love With A German Filmstar (Long Version)

14. Song To The Siren

15. Moments In Love (12" Beaten Version)

16. Love Action (12" Version)

17. Quiet Life (12" Version)

18. To Cut A Long Story Short (12" Version)

19. Wishing (12" Version)

20. Love On Your Side

See all 47 tracks on this disc

Electric 80's,Various Artists,Sony / Bmg Import,Dance,Dance Music,Pop,Rock/Pop Collections

Average customer rating: BB King - 80 B.B. Doesn't Need Help Like This The best In great voice... and a few songs really hit the spot. Happy Birthday, BB King!

80 B.B. King Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Memphis Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Back Home Bring 'Em In Souls Alike The Ultimate Collection All That I Am ASIN: B000AA4M9U Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Early In The Morning - with Van Morrison
2. Tired Of Your Jive with Billy Gibbons
3. The Thrill Is Gone with Eric Clapton
4. Need Your Love So Bad with Sheryl Crow
5. Aint Nobody Home with Darryl Hall & John Oates
6. Hummingbird with John Mayer
7. All Over Again with Mark Knopfler
8. Drivin Wheel with Glenn Frey
9. There Must Be A Better World Somewhere with Gloria Estefan
10. Never Make Your Move Too Soon with Roger Daltrey
11. Funny How Time Slips Away with Bobby Bland
12. Rock This House with Elton John

Amazon.com

The blues master's 80th birthday gift to his fans is his third all-star collaboration. Its dozen tunes are a mix of classics and obscurities from King's past. They include commendable versions of his signature "The Thrill Is Gone," with Eric Clapton trading vocal lines and licks, and Howard Tate's "Ain't Nobody Home," with Daryl Hall answering King's gritty growl. There are obscurities, too, like "Tired of Your Jive," with a jocular Billy Gibbons, and "Hummingbird," transformed into a melodic gem with the assistance of John Mayer.

What's surprising is how well King's singing and playing continue to resist the years, especially when he unfurls his hearty voice on "All Over Again" as Mark Knopfler's guitar plays equally soulful foil. And Gloria Estefan is richly colorful duetting on "There Must Be a Better World Somewhere." What's disappointing is the perfunctory quality of King's match-ups with Roger Daltrey ("Never Make Your Move Too Soon") and Elton John ("Rock This House"). Van Morrison, Glenn Frey, Sheryl Crow, and Bobby Bland complete the guest list. --Ted Drozdowski

Recommended B.B. King

Completely Well	Riding with the King (with Eric Clapton)	Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan
Chronicles: Live at the Regal/Blues Is King/Live in Cook County Jail	King of the Blues	The Ultimate Collection

Album Description

Celebrate B.B. King's 80th birthday with his incredible new CD "80", his first new studio album in two years. "80" features newly recorded duets of blues standards with some of today's biggest stars including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Roger Daltry and many more.

One of the most influential guitartists of the 20th Century, B.B. King has achieved icon status, along with his guitar Lucille. Truly the blues greatest ambassador, B.B. continues to electrify audiences and spread the gospel of the blues.

Customer Reviews:

BB King - 80.......2007-01-03

This cd is awesome. I play it almost every day. BB rocks.

B.B. Doesn't Need Help Like This.......2006-08-21

B.B King may be one of the best bluesmen alive but a collaboration album like this is not his forte'. This formula was put to much better use some years ago by John Lee Hooker with two very good albums ("The Healer" & "Mr. Lucky")with a MUCH better selection of guests.
Other reviewers seem very divided about what's good & what isn't on this album but I agree that Van Morrison is by far the best (how could anyone expect less?) and Billy Gibbons & Bobby Bland are, of course, great also. Sheryl Crow is totally out of her element on a very lame version of the great song "Need Your Love So Bad" (Peter Green's version probably spoiled me for anyone else's). The biggest surprise for me was Gloria Estefan's heartfelt performance on "--Better World-" probably the bluesiest cut on the album-didn't know she had it in her. The rest is pretty mediocre; even Eric Capton couldn't breathe new life into "The Thrill Is Gone"; it's just too shopworn. However, even at 80 B.B. King can save just about anything; he's still one of the greatest.

The best.......2006-03-09

Listen to it constantly. Went to his birthday concert. At 80 he is still rockin!

In great voice... and a few songs really hit the spot........2006-03-08

B.B . King can pretty much do whatever he wants at this point; he really has nothing left to prove. The fact that this CD can still reach for some higher level with the obligatory guest star packaging is a feat in itself. While I feel some of the choices here lack inspiration, (Clapton or not, do we need another version of "The Thrill is Gone?")there are a few cuts that stand out and they are worth a listen.
Van Morrison hits all the right notes with B.B. on the traditional "Early in the Morning" as does Bobby "Blue" Bland on Willie Nelson's "Time Slips Away." These two songs are fine examples of two old pros trading lyrics and comments in a loose unscripted fashion.
Mark Knopfler lets loose with some fine guitar of his own "All Over Again" with some of B.B.'s most inspired vocals and Roger Daltrey makes you want to here him sing more blues.
I don't think blues when I think Gloria estefan, Sheryl Crow or Glenn Frey, but nobody really does a bad job; just a collection of forgettable ones.
The bottom line is that at 80 who else can maintain this level...I can't think of anyone other than B.B. King.

Happy Birthday, BB King! .......2006-01-20

BB King still sounds wonderful after 50 years of performing. This happy birthday tribute doesn't disappoint. King teams up with musicians from pop, rock, folk, and jazz to re-create his greats with interesting results. Probably my favorite is his teamup with Slowhand Eric Clapton on "Thrill is Gone." However, Gloria Estefan's clear, sweet voice adds a different and unexpected note to "There's Got to be a Better World Out there." Perhaps it's not King's best, but it's definitely an exceptional addition to any blues collection.

Happy Birthday, BB, and may you rock on for many more years!

Average customer rating: That was FAST! AGAIN! Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 As Good As Music Gets! Essential for fans Awesome collection

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 ASIN: B0000032HS Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix - Juice
2. Planet Rock - Afrika Babmaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
3. Electric Kingdom - Twilight 22
4. Play At Your Own Risk - Planet Patrol
5. Mirda Rock - Reggie Griffin & Technofunk
6. Who You Stealin' From - Guru
7. Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) - Hashim
8. Clear - Cybotron
9. Release Yourself - Aleem
10. Rockit - Herbie Hancock
11. Megamix II: Why Is It Fresh? - D.ST.
12. Jam On Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song) - Newcleus
13. Crazy Cuts - Grandmixer D.ST.

Customer Reviews:

That was FAST! AGAIN!.......2007-06-13

WOW! How fast was that. I order this and it arrived in 2 days....AWESOME!

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1.......2005-10-28

I grew up on this stuff even though I'm only 16. All the songs blended hip-hip with techno. All the beats seem unique and exotic. They are all something that you don't hear in today's rap/hip-hop unless they use the beat. Missy Elliott got her "Lose Control" beat from the song "Clear" off this cd. This cd includes the mega hit "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force. Every song here is great and major part of rap/hip-hop history and culture but here are my top 5:

1.Planet Rock
2.Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix
3.Electric Kingdom
4.Clear
5.Jam on Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song)

As Good As Music Gets!.......2005-09-13

Many of the sounds on this CD are about as good as rap/hip hop/electronic funk gets. Planet Rock is close to musical perfection in my opinion. How I wish the hip hop scene of today would return to its musical roots.

Essential for fans.......2004-10-15

I can't praise this 4 cd set enough.

Sound quality is excellent, decent liner notes - fantastic track selection.

Part 1 includes "Planet Rock" (Afrika Bambaataa), "Play At Your Own Risk" (Planet Patrol) and "Rockit" (Herbie Hancock).

Parts 2, 3 and 4 include "Siberian Nights" (Twilight 22), "Egypt, Egypt" (The Egyptian Lover) "White Horse" (Laid Back), "Don't Stop The Rock" (Freestyle) So many classics and the "Skanless Electric Funk Megamixes" are brilliant!

Anyone with even a passing interest in this type of music would be advised to purchase this.

Awesome collection.......2001-06-10

This CD is awesome! I just got it a few days ago and cannot stop playing it. There are so many early freestyle and hip-hop hits on here. Of course, you could not have an electric funk compilation without the classic Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa, which was one of the earliest (And best) hip-hop songs. Play At Your Own Risk by Planet Patrol is very catchy and easily danceable. The two megamixes are unbelievably good, and I think they should have made a CD with one long megamix. Another classic on here is Herbie Hancock's Rockit, which is infectious and awesome to dance too. If you like good, danceable, catchy music, and you are interested in listening to some early dance music, pick up this awesome CD. You will not be disapointed.

Average customer rating: Oldie but still goodie A great soundtrack with noticable omissions OLDE REVIEW.La Bamba Yo no soy marinero. RnR Reverence

La Bamba: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Various Artists Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Bamba Stand By Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack How Will the Wolf Survive? The Best of Santo & Johnny The Buddy Holly Story ASIN: B000002LC8 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. La Bamba
2. Come On, Let's Go
3. Ooh! My Head
4. We Belong Together
5. Framed
6. Donna
7. Lonely Teardrops - Howard Huntsberry
8. Crying, Waiting,Hoping - Marshall Crenshaw
9. Summertime Blues - Brian Setzer
10. Who Do You Love - Bo Diddley
11. Charlena
12. Goodnight My Love

Customer Reviews:

Oldie but still goodie.......2007-05-08

I misplaced this old soundtrack and was able to purchase another on Amazon.com. This is a great soundtrack and the music is terrific. This is one soundtract you should add to your collection. I've purchased several cd's and products in general from Amazon and have never been disspointed.

A great soundtrack with noticable omissions.......2006-01-16

La Bamba (1987.) The soundtrack to the Ritchie Valens biopic of the same name.

INTRODUCTION:
In 1987, the film La Bamba, based on the life and times of fifties pop-rock star Ritchie Valens, was released. The film cast Lou Diamond Phillips as the classic musician, and told his story, from his rise to fame, right down to his young and tragic death. For the film, Los Lobos, a fairly popular act of the day, was asked to rerecord classic Valens material for the movie. Some other moderately popular musicians who portrayed other musicians of the same era depicted in the film also provided recordings for the film. So, how is the soundtrack? Read on, and find out!

OVERVIEW:
The La Bamba soundtrack was released in 1987, around the same time as the film of the same name. Contributors to the soundtrack include Los Lobos, Howard Huntsberry, Marshall Crenshaw, Brian Setzer, and Bo Diddley. The A-Side of the soundtrack sonsists of the Los Lobos covers of the Ritchie Valens songs La Bamba, Come On Lets Go, Ooh My Head, We Belong Together, Framed, and Donna. The B-Side consists of the other artists' covers, which include Howard Huntsberry's cover of Jackie Wilson's Lonely Teardrops, Marshall Crenshaw's cover of Buddy Holly's Crying Waiting Hoping, Brian Setzer's cover of Eddie Cochran's Summertime Blues, Bo Diddley's remake of his own classic tune Who Do You Love, and the two songs Los Lobos recorded for the film which were not remakes, Charlena and Goodnight My Love.

REVIEW:
Awesome movie, awesome soundtrack. I'm a huge fan of the music of Ritchie Valens, and for the most part, La Bamba proved to be an efficient and entertaining retelling of the Valens saga. Aside from some omitted material (which I'll get to later), the soundtrack is every bit as good as the film it represents. Read on for my reviews of the tracks.

-SIDE A-

-La Bamba by Los Lobos: Los Lobos covers the track that took Ritchie Valens to the top of the musical world. Being a folk song, no one ever thought a rock and roll version would do well - Valens proved the non-believers wrong! Los Lobos does a great cover of it, too. The band actually did two versions of the song for the movie - a rendition of the slower, folksier version by the bar band that convinced Valens to cover the song himself, as well as the classic version Valens did. This is the classic Valens version. I wish they had included both versions of the soundtrack, though (although an instrumental sequence near the end of this version DOES reprise elements of the folk-type version. Still, I wanted BOTH versions as complete, separate tracks!)

-Come On Lets Go by Los Lobos: This classic rockabilly-style cut was another huge hit for Ritchie Valens. Los Lobos creates a fine rendition of the classic cut, staying true to the Valens original while at the same time adding their own spin onto things. All in all, another great song.

-Ooh My Head by Los Lobos: Not much to say about this one. Once again, Los Lobos manages to create an excellent version of one of the many classic Valens tunes people know and love him for. Every song on this soundtrack is excellent, and this one is no exception.

-We Belong Together by Los Lobos: Ah, the classic Valens love song. Although its success was pretty much ousted by the better known ballad Donna, this one was still a fairly notable hit for Valens. The Los Lobos take on the ballad is a damn good one - but I shouldn't have to tell you that, now should I?

-Framed by Los Lobos: Of all of the Ritchie Valens song that Los Lobos revisited in La Bamba, this one is the least well known. That's a shame, because it's a great song! The song takes a classic blues styling, and puts a rockabilly spin on it. Once again, Los Lobos does a marvelous cover version of the song.

-Donna by Los Lobos: This song was so big a hit for Ritchie Valens initially, that his only song even on the same plane of popularity is La Bamba. The classic ode Valens wrote to his high school girlfriend proved to be the stuff that has withstood the test of time. And I know you're probably getting tired of me saying this for every song, but Los Lobos really does a good job on here.

-SIDE B-

-Lonely Teardrops by Howard Huntsberry: In La Bamba, Howard Huntsberry portrayed the classic soul singer Jackie Wilson. And here, Huntsberry reprises Wilson's signature tune. This is classic soul at its very best. Prior to seeing La Bamba, I had never even heard of Huntsberry. But the real shocker is that I ended up liking this version of the song more than the original! Definitely a solid, underrated cut.

-Crying Waiting Hoping by Marshall Crenshaw: Marshall Crenshaw, a fairly popular eighties pop signer, managed to land the role of Buddy Holly in La Bamba. Holly, of course, was killed in the same plane crash that claimed the life of Ritchie Valens. Buddy Holly is a tough guy to cover, but Marshall Crenshaw does a damn good job of it. I personally prefer this version over Holly's original (and that's saying a lot since I LOVE Buddy Holly!) If you're interested in hearing Crenshaw cover another Holly tune, check out the remastered version of his 1982 self-titled debut - he covers Rave On on there as a bonus track.

-Summertime Blues by Brian Setzer: Long before Brian Setzer gained any real fame, he played Eddie Cochran in La Bamba, covering the song that made that man a rockabilly legend. Here's another one of those covers that is so good, I like it more than the original. Definitely worthwhile listening - but then again, isn't every song on here?

-Who Do You Love by Bo Diddley: Bo Diddley himself did this song originally so very long ago, and was asked to rerecord it for La Bamba. He did, and the end results are solid. Diddley is a legend of the blues, and this recording is just a small sample of why so many people feel that way. It just a shame that the version of this song most people remember is the George Thorogood one, because Diddley's version is the song the way it was meant to be heard.

-Charlena by Los Lobos: In addition to the Ritchie Valens covers, Los Lobos recorded two new songs for the La Bamba soundtrack. This is the first of the two. Essentially, this here is a neo-rockabilly track of sorts, and a damn good one too. Long after the fifties music scene died out, Los Lobos still managed to record a song that suited the style perfectly.

-Goodnight My Love by Los Lobos: Here's the second of the newly-recorded Los Lobos songs done for the soundtrack. What we have here is one of those classic fifties-style rock ballads that were so popular back then. If you're into that sort of thing, you're going to love this song - I know I do!

-OTHER COMMENTS-
Omissions are the biggest problem with this soundtrack, by far. As I previously stated, only one version of La Bamba is on here - not both versions from the film. Another omission is Sleepwalk, the classic Santo And Johnny instrumental that shows up frequently in the film. Its omission is likely due to the fact that it wasn't recorded just for the film, but still, I miss it. And then there's the issue of Rip It Up, the classic Ritchie Valens rockabilly tune he first plays with his band in their garage, early on in the film. This was one of my favorite songs in the film, and I was devastated not to see it on here. And where's the Big Bopper's Chantilly Lace? I rated this soundtrack four stars instead of five because of omissions. If these songs had been on here, it would be five stars all the way.

OVERALL:
Overall, despite my issues with the omitted songs, I am very satisfied with the La Bamba soundtrack. Much like the movie, it's an excellent experience all the way through. If you liked the movie, or you're just into this sort of music, the soundtrack is well worth owning. Highly recommended!

EDITION NOTES:
This soundtrack is becoming increasingly more difficult to find on compact disc, implying it may be very gradually going out of print. Take my advice - if you want it, just buy it online. It's the fastest, easiest way to get it.

OLDE REVIEW.La Bamba.......2005-10-18

Sound track other than the primary cut, LaBamba .Did not seem the same as the movie.Would not recommened the sound track.Was purchased as a gift.

Yo no soy marinero........2004-09-27

This is a solid soundtrack. Los Lobos do a good job of duplicating Ritchie Valens' old songs (although there was no accordion on the original versions). The other cover songs, by Howard Huntsberry, Marshall Crenshaw and Brian Setzer, are also well done. Bo Diddley does a great remake of his classic "Who Do You Love". The last two songs by Los Lobos are not Ritchie Valens songs, but they are okay. If you liked the movie, you will probably like the soundtrack, too.

RnR Reverence.......2003-07-08

Los Lobos got their big break when they were asked to re-record (and mime for the movie) a number of Ritchie Valens' biggest hits for this soundtrack, and the production and performances are nothing short of fantastic.

I give it only 4 stars however, because they are covers, and respect must be paid to those stars who came up with them in the first place. But Marshall Crenshaw, who's presently one of rock's premiere songwriters, ably tackles Buddy Holly's "Crying, Waiting, Hoping", while Brian Setzer (wayyy before swing came back in a big way) seems the natural choice to cover Eddy Cochran's "Summertime Blues".

Weight is lent by having Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love" performed by the man himself, but cover versions or not, the ripped-up, crumpled dollar-bills I used to pay for this album way back when was one of the best investments I ever made.

Average customer rating: That was FAST! oldschool must have Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop More cheesy disco rap Woderful

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Innovators | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B0000032HU Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Siberian Nights - Twilight 22
2. Computer Age (Push The Button) - Newcleus
3. Egypt, Egypt - The Egyptian Lover
4. Pack Jam (Look Out For The OVC) - Jonzon Crew
5. Reckless (Club Mix) - Chris 'The Glove' Taylor And David Storrs; Rap By Ice-T
6. R-9 - Cybotron
7. When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb
8. Young Ladies - Fast Lane
9. 122 B.P.M. - Jive Rhythm Trax
10. Jam On It - Newcleus
11. Funky Little Beat - Connie
12. Let The Music Play - Shannon

Customer Reviews:

That was FAST!.......2007-06-13

I was so surprised how quick I got this order....Good JOB!

oldschool must have.......2006-02-11

If you came up in the mid 80's, I mean like in high school or something like that then you will know what I am talking about. This album and the series bring back so many memories. It was when rap was "happy" and the beats are what you paid attention to and you could actually rap the whole song with the MC. These tracks are oldschool and most younger people won't get the lyric's or beats. If you are over thirty then you have to get these and if you are younger you might learn some history.

Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop.......2005-10-21

A previous poster mad a really cruel review about this compilation series, and I've figured him all out. This individual is basically going on Amazon, and sampling soundbytes of certain albums, and just criticizing them just because he can. If you don't believe me, just check this person's listing of reviews. Every review is a "1 Star" Review, from Nine Inch Nails to The Killers. Please disregard his review, and listen to someone who actually "buys" and "listens" to music, and who was actually there during the beginnings of hip-hop. Many of these songs are still played at house parties, on mixshows, tv shows, and movies. The cool thing is that many jams of this era's hip hop was very lighthearted, fun, non-violent, and even downright silly, BUT they got the butts on the dancefloor, and that's what has been missing in hip hop and rap. This whole series I would recommend to anyone who is interested in historical origins of genres and sub-genres, or just want to relive a more innocent time. But like those kids on Reading Rainbow would say, "Don't Take MY Word For It"

More cheesy disco rap.......2005-08-21

Ice-T is the only good rapper on here, The rest is lameo stupid disco schlock. This is posuer rap. im talking total losers. Stupid kiddie beats make this sound like an episode of Mr Rogers

Woderful.......2005-07-28

old school songs remind me of the good ole days of just having fun

Average customer rating: Memories DJ "DR. Don" Garberg

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B00000336A Release Date: 1994-02-22

Tracks:

1. Skanless Electric Funk Megamix (Phase 2) - Steve Yano/Juice 'The Electric Wire'
2. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) - Grandmaster & Melle Mel
3. Take A Chance - Nuance
4. Looking For The Perfect Beat - Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force
5. Jam The Box - 'Pretty' Tony
6. Taste So Good - File 13
7. Naughty Boy - Uncle Jamm's Army
8. All Night - Trinere
9. The Party Has Begun - Free Style
10. Calling On The Dream Team - L.A. Dream Team
11. Celebrate! (Everybody) - Globe & Pow Wow
12. Surgery - The Wreckin Cru
13. Dubb Girls (The Ultimate Mix) - Egyptian Lover

Customer Reviews:

Memories.......2007-03-20

Brings back the good old memories, if you liked them then you will like them now.

DJ "DR. Don" Garberg.......1999-12-28

I have used this CD for many dance parties and this music gets them up and dancing everytime.

Great jams, music to move it by and high energy. A must have for any frat party or just friends getting together to get funky.

Average customer rating: brilliant cd Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B00000336C Release Date: 1994-03-15

Tracks:

1. Don't Stop The Rock - Freestyle
2. I Wonder If I Take You Home (Extended Version) - Lisa-Lisa & Cult Jam
3. White Horse - Laid Back
4. Rock Me - Connie
5. Rock The Planet - The Megatrons
6. Computer Power - Jamie Jupitor
7. Technicolor (Long Mix) - Channel One
8. How To Be A Zillionaire (Wall Street Mix) - ABC
9. Dance - Egyptian Lover
10. It's Automatic - Freestyle
11. Juice - The World Class Wreckin Cru
12. Rockberry Jam - L.A. Dream Team

Customer Reviews:

brilliant cd.......2006-07-03

i have enjoyed listen to this cd it brought back some great memories

Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks.......1999-08-10

This CD is really good. The first song is what made me buy this CD in the first place and after listening to the other songs, that's what made me keep it.

Average customer rating: Should have been better Excellent cd...But there's not anyone hotter A great compilation! This is a Texas blues mirror!! Vintage Guitar magazine review:

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Tracks:

1. Travellin' South - Albert Collins
2. Rock Me Baby - Lightnin' Sam Hopkins
3. Love Struck Baby - Stevie Ray Vaughan
4. Six Strings Down - Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
5. I've Never Found A Man - Miss Lavelle White
6. Tell Everybody I Know - Keb' Mo'
7. Born In Louisiana - Gatemouth Brown
8. Since I Fell For You - Dr. John
9. Mary Had A Little Lamb - Buddy Guy
10. Queen Bee - Taj Mahal
11. Yellow Moon - The Neville Brothers
12. Big Road Blues - Rory Block
13. Ain't It Funny How Time Slips Away - W.C. Clark And Friends
14. Night Life - B.B. King
15. Leap Of Faith - Delbert McClinton

Amazon.com

Here's a bountiful blues buffet from deep in the heart of Texas, courtesy of the long-running Austin City Limits television series. Texas talents--including Lightnin' Hopkins, represented by a suitably idiosyncratic "Rock Me Baby"; the razor-sharp Albert Collins, ripping through "Travellin' South" in front of a horn-powered band; and W.C. Clark, the godfather of the Austin blues scene, who sparkles on a song by hometown hero Willie Nelson--make the most of their spotlight time. And, naturally, there's Stevie Ray Vaughan, who leads Double Trouble through a tight and tasty "Love Struck Baby." Jimmie Vaughan's tribute to his blues brother, "Six Strings Down," follows in an example of the collection's creative sequencing. In like manner Gatemouth Brown's "Born in Louisiana" leads into Dr. John's New Orleans version of "Since I Fell for You," and Clark's rendition of "Ain't It Funny How Time Slips Away" segues into B.B. King's personalized cover of Nelson's classic "Night Life." The honorary Austinites, including a rambunctious Buddy Guy and a solo Rory Block, also make considerable contributions, the best probably being Taj Mahal bouncing through "Queen Bee" with Ben Harper on slide guitar, although Keb' Mo's straightahead "Tell Everybody I Know" isn't far behind. --Michael Point

Customer Reviews:

Should have been better.......2007-07-03

I get the feeling all of the artists record labels held back releasing any really good stuff. You get some tasty work here though. Worth adding to the collection.

Excellent cd...But there's not anyone hotter.......2006-01-12

Than Buddy Guy, doing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" This cd was a pleasant surprise, too bad Austin City Limits does not offer more of these blues tributes on cd and dvd..Would be sweet to hear the full hour performance of Buddy Guy and others listed on here. Buy it..You won't be disappointed, if you are, then you just don't get the blues.

A great compilation!.......2000-11-17

This is a great sampling of the blues. B.B. King does an excellent "Night Life", his guitar is fabulous! One of my favorites is W.C. Clark, who I had never heard before. "Queen Bee" is the best Taj Mahal I have heard. Miss Lavelle White, Stevie Ray, Lightnin' Sam, Collins....I could go on and on. The recording quality varies very little from track to track, which is expected from Austin City Limits, as they are one of the few TV program which delivers excellent sound. Don't pass this one up!

Enjoy!

This is a Texas blues mirror!!.......2000-11-05

Texas is a State,full of hot deserts,but this cd shows that not only hot deserts...Texas always have hot blues with great icons of this musical style. We must reverence this contribution,specially the legendary SRV,and the great melodic voice of Delbert Mc Clinton! If you don't know what is the Texas Blues Twister,just buy this cd and.........

Vintage Guitar magazine review:.......1999-02-09

This greatest hits collection assembles fifteen performances from the famous television series "Austin City Limits." As a tribute to the televised music venue, it's a fine CD. And as a live blues disc it doesn't get much better than this. The recordings range from Lightnin' Sam Hopkins' "Rock Me Baby" from 1978 to Delbert McClinton's "Leap of Faith" from 1997. In between, are hot numbers from Albert Collins, Jimmie Vaughan, Keb' Mo', Gatemouth Brown, Dr. John, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Miss Lavelle White, the Neville brothers, Rory Block, and W.C. Clark. That's quite a lineup. Among the best tracks here, however, is Stevie Ray Vaughan's blistering performance of "Love Struck Baby" from 1983, when he was near the peak of his powers. B.B. King also turns in a fine "Night Life" from 1982 packed with his trademark vibrato and phrasing. Hot stuff.

Average customer rating: Ain't No Blues Like Alligator Blues Gator Blues A great collection... fantastic compilation! Bring on the Dog!

The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection 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 Modern Blues | 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 Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection Alligator Records 30th Anniversary Collection Alligator Records 35X35 Blind Pig Records' 25th Anniversary Collection Blind Pig Records: 20th Anniversary Collection ASIN: B0000009WU Release Date: 1996-04-02

Tracks:

1. Don't Pick Me For Your Fool - Son Seals
2. Digging My Potatoes - James Cotton
3. Something To Remember You By - Albert Collins
4. The Complainer's Boogie Woogie - William Clarke
5. Stingaree - Charlie Musselwhite
6. It's Alright - LiL'Ed & Blues Imperials
7. Man Smart, Woman Smarter - C.J. Chenier & Red Hot Louisiana Band
8. I Want To Be Your Spy - Maurice John Vaughn
9. Hey Bartender - Floyd Dixon
10. Sitting On Top Of The World - Eddie Shaw & Wolf Gangls
11. Action Man - Cephas & Wiggins
12. Bayou Blood - Kenny Neal
13. T-Bone Intentions - Long John Hunter
14. T'aint Nobody's Business - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women
15. If You Have To Know - Lonnie Mack
16. Been Gone Too Long - Billy Boy Arnold
17. A Quitter Never Wins - Tinsley Ellis
18. I Ain't Got You - Sugar Blue
19. Crawfish Fiesta - Professor Longhair

Tracks:

1. Evil - Koko Taylor
2. Got Lucky Last Night - Lonnie Brooks
3. Blues Lover - Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin
4. I Could Deal With It - Little & Night Cats
5. Cherry Red Wine - Luther Allison
6. Hard Lovin' Mama - Katie Webster
7. She Puts Me In The Mood - Elvis Bishop
8. Low Down Dirty Shame - Carey Bell
9. Six O'Clock Blues - Lucky Peterson
10. Keep Your Motor Running - Dave Hole
11. Roots Woman - Corey Harris
12. Can't Recall A Time - Michael Hill's Blues Mob
13. Baby, Baby, Baby - Roy Buchanan
14. Jack The Ripper - Roy Buchanan
15. The Sky Is Crying - Johnny Heartsman
16. Love, Life & Money - Johnny Winter
17. Look On Yonder's Wall - Hound Dog Tayor
18. Somebody Loan Me A Dime - Fenton Robinson
19. We're Outta Here - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown

Customer Reviews:

Ain't No Blues Like Alligator Blues.......2007-05-27

Let's face it folks, with a name like Alligator Records, they've got to be good. Two CDs exploding at the seams with blues in all of its incarnations. Real country folk blues, Cephas & Wiggins, rip-it-up bayou blues, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, wailing harp Chicago South Side blues, James Cotton, misbehavin' mama blues, Koko Taylor, guitar god blues, Roy Buchanan, thinly veiled sexual reference blues, David Hole, and whole lot more besides. 38 tracks in all, and you probably won't care for one or two of them - but whatever your 10 favorites end up being, they will surely justify the low cost of this anthology.

I've been listening to blues for quite some time, since the days of the Taft administration actually. Even so, a couple of these names were new to me. More to the point, it's a treat having so many outstanding real blues artists (not to be confused with three-chord cheezers who just wandered back from the mall) playing unadulterated blues.

For neophytes this anthology is really a blessing because it serves as an inexpensive, convenient introduction to the blues. Follow any of the artists here down the rabbit hole and you'll enter a whole world of blues. Johnny Winter would be a good place to start, especially because he bridged blues and rock. But purists may be intrigued by Professor Longhair, who would then lead you to Dr. John, etc. Koko Taylor is a world unto herself, man; you better nail down everything in the house before you turn her on because she can blow the spots off a leopard.

The folks at Alligator Records can be relied upon to treat America's indigenous music with respect and love. It's an uphill battle, and nobody's getting rich in the process. They've labored to make this music accessible to the public, and frankly, simply documenting it is an important service. Blues musicians don't have "hits," so there's never much grease to spread around, even when times are good. The music survives because it's raw, it's real, and it satisfies in a way that processed music from the factory can't. I'm not saying you should buy this as a public service, that would be too grandiose. However, I think that when you do buy it, the rich authenticity will hook you immediately. Trust your gator.

Gator Blues.......2007-02-06

Alligator Records records the majority of today's blues artists and this album is a collection of some of the best. I recommend it to anyone who loves blues music

A great collection..........2003-08-07

...with plenty of variety.

The 2-CD set will keep you busy listening and studying for hours.

Probably one of the better blues record companies takes at least one track from their most successful albums ( and some unreleased ), and puts it into a collection every five years or so.

Highly recommended.

My fav. track: "T'ain't Nobody's Business"

fantastic compilation!.......2002-06-28

If you love the blues (and who doesn't, except for those terminally 'mad-at-the-world' types of which I hope you're not one) then this great collection of various flavors of blues is for you! Once again, Alligator Records has put together an irresistable smorgasbord of sound for your listening pleasure. C'mon, dig in! (Just keep in mind that the audio tracks for DISC I vs. DISC II are swapped on the song samples here.)

Bring on the Dog!.......2002-03-26

I bought this just for the unreleased Houndog Taylor tracks. The rest is very good.

Average customer rating: Outstanding Blues Compilation They're all here Some good old blues I discovered most of my favorite blues artists from this CD good,better,best

Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection Various Artists Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection Alligator Records 30th Anniversary Collection Alligator Records 35X35 Blind Pig Records: 20th Anniversary Collection Blind Pig Records' 25th Anniversary Collection ASIN: B0000009WW Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Give Me Back My Wig - Hound Dog Taylor And The Houserockers
2. No Cuttin' Loose - James Cotton
3. Black Cat Bone - Albert Collins/Johnny Copeland
4. Big Chief - Professor Longhair
5. That's Why I'm Crying - Koko Taylor
6. Double-eyed Whammy - Tinsley Ellis
7. I'm Free - Lucky Peterson
8. These Blues Is Killing Me - A.C. Reed/Stevie Ray Vaughan
9. Rain - Little Charlie And The Nightcats
10. Look But Don't Touch - Kenny Neal
11. Fannie Mae - Elvin Bishop
12. Serves Me Right To Suffer - Jimmy Johnson
13. Leavin' - Siegel-Schwall
14. Born In Louisiana - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
15. Leaving Your Town - Charlie Musselwhite
16. Drowning On Dry Land - Roy Buchanan
17. If I Hadn't Been High - Detroit Junior
18. Trouble In Mind - Big Walter Horton

Tracks:

1. Brick - Albert Collins
2. Pussycat Moan - Katie Webster
3. You Don't Exist Any More - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
4. Second Hand Man - Cary Bell & Junior Wells
5. I've Got Dreams To Remember - Delbert Mc Clinton
6. Going Down To Big Mary's - The Paladins
7. Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy - Big Twist And The Mellow Fellows
8. Going Back Home - Son Seals
9. Strike Like Lightning - Lonnie Mack
10. Middle Aged Blues Boogie - Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women
11. Eyeballin' - Lonnie Brooks
12. Full Moon On Main Street - Kinsey Report
13. Sonny Terry - Crow Jane
14. I'm The Zydeco Man - Clifton Chenier
15. You Don't Know What Love Is - Fenton Robinson
16. Blues After Hours - Pinetop Perkins
17. Boot Hill - Johnny Winter

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Blues Compilation.......2007-02-25

This is a great collection of songs celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of the preeminent blues labels of all times. Bruce Iglauer has managed to amass some of the great blues talent under one roof, and the results show throughout this two-CD set.

Some standouts are all of the songs taken from the superstar collaboration of Albert Collins, Robert Cray, and Johnny Copeland entitled Showdown, which includes "Black Cat Bone," Sapphire's "The Middle Age Blues," "Drowning on Dry Land" by Roy Buchanan, and Son Seals' terrific "Going Back Home."

This is a great collection to own for any blues lover.

They're all here.......2002-03-26

The reviewer who said that SRV was not on this set obviously did not read the liner notes, which indicate that SRV played on the Lonnie Mack tracks from the Strikes Like Lightening sessions. The other artists the reviewer stated that were not there ARE, but are not the featured artist on the tracks.

I bought this set, and the 25th, when they came out and was really wowed by what I heard. Houndog Taylor is my favorite, followed closely by Koko Taylor and Albert "Master of the Telecaster" Collins. There is some really fine musicianship, great feel, and real respect for the blues displayed on this set.
Higly recommended.

Some good old blues.......2002-02-21

Amazon keeps inter-mixing the reviews for the 'Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection' album and the similarly named 'Alligator Records 20th Anniversary tour' album. So I will include a review of both here to set the record straight.

The 'Collection' album is by far superior to the 'tour' album. The collection has many artists on show and offers a bit of everything. The best tracks are AC Reed's 'These blues are killing me' with SRV brilliant on guitar, Little Charlie and the Nightcats with 'Rain', Roy Buchanan's classic 'Drowning on dry land', Koko Taylor with 'That's why i'm crying', Katie Webster with 'Pussycat Moan', Son Seal with 'Going back home' and Hound Dog Taylor and the classic 'Give me back my wig'. The album is uneven as you would expect for a label show case but well worth it as a introduction to a variety of blues styles and artists.

The 1993 20th aniversary tour album has only Li' Ed, (the late) Kattie Wester, Elvin Bishop, Lonnie Brooks and Koko Taylor. The album does typify Alligator records music that by my definition is mostly reasonable blues without being great. This live album has plenty of energy and is listenable, but fails to scale the heights I expect of the blues.

I discovered most of my favorite blues artists from this CD.......2000-11-14

Alligator records has some serious talent on it's label. Many of them are big names that you will recognize if you have been into blues for very long. I have tried samplers from other blues record labels and have been very disappointed with the mediocre talent on their label. Usually there are only one or two people -out of fourteen or fifteen - that stand out on other blues samplers. You will recognize that the vast majority of artists on Alligator Records are true talents - even if you don't like their style. This album is definitely worth the investment.

good,better,best.......2000-03-12

Alligator has compiled a very good collection of its artists on this CD. It has Iceman , SRV , KOKo , Son Seals, Johnny Winter and many other of the best of the blues. If you buy it, find some storage for the rest of your collection, because you won't remember who they are.

Average customer rating: This collection is so essential

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Tracks:

1. I Ain't Drunk - Albert Collins
2. The Sweet Sound Of Rhythm And Blues - Big Twist And The Mellow Fellows
3. I'd Rather Go Blind - Koko Taylor
4. Pride And Joy - Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials
5. T.V. Crazy - Little Charlie And The Nightcats
6. Corner Of The Blanket - Donald Kinsey And The Kinsey Report
7. Mojo Boogie - Johnny Winter
8. Boomerang - Lonnie Brooks
9. Tough On Me, Tough On You - Lonnie Mack
10. Part Time Love - James Cotton And His Big Band
11. The Chokin' Kind - Roy Buchanan With Delbert Mc Clinton
12. Pressure Cooker - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
13. It's My Fault, Darling - Professor Longhair
14. She's Out There Somewhere - Buddy Guy
15. Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On - Professor's Blues Review With Gloria Hardiman
16. The Dream - Robert Cray And Albert Collins

Customer Reviews:

This collection is so essential.......2005-05-01

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Genuine Houserockin' Music II
Alligator ALCD 102

There are five Genuine Houserockin' samplers, and each is worth owning. This one, from 1987, lasts 67-minutes, and contains four additional tracks over its cassette edition. The 16 songs were originally released between 1980 and 1987. There are no previously un-released cuts. Only five of these treasured artists remain Alligator's current roster.

With wicked finger pickin' and pluckin', Albert Collins lays down a signature tune that features a Texas shuffle. Big Twist's deep, assertive voice and the Mellow Fellows' dangerous horns create a soulful party. "I'd Rather Go Blind" is still regularly performed by Koko Taylor. On this absolutely brilliant version, her throaty vocals roar. Slide master, Lil' Ed, is better when experienced in concert. On "Pride and Joy", his antics get distorted. Little Charlie and The Nightcats have just released their ninth Alligator record. Their West Coast style blues feature Rick Estrin's classic harp and Charlie Baty's fat-toned guitar. Back in '87, being "T.V. Crazy" was their greatest concern. Witty lyrics that refer to shows such as: Love Boat and Dallas, give away the song's era. Prior to Mavis Staples, Johnny Winter was Alligator's greatest international superstar. He uses his slide guitar like an axe grinder on "Mojo Boogie". Lonnie Brooks combines many styles into his bayou music. His friendly, yet intimidating, vocals have a voodoo presence, while his guitar emits more passion than multiple rock guitarists combined. Thanks to Michael Coleman, "Part Time Love" is from the funkiest era of James Cotton's long-standing career. Long before Joss Stone butchered "The Chokin' Kind", two of America's roadhouse kingpins (Roy Buchanan and Delbert McClinton) created the definitive version. New Orleans piano master, Professor Longhair, creates a party out of personal disaster. "The Dream" is taking from Showdown. It was recently chosen, by GuitarOne Magazine, among the Top 200 greatest guitar recordings of all time. Lonnie Mack performs a soft rock ballad which is now a classic. However, the music's pace didn't have to be reduced in order to be meaningful and heartfelt. In fact, almost all the disc's songs possess these qualities which will move you as a listener. This is why this collection is so essential.

As with the other Genuine Houserockin' Music collections, this CD is an advertisement for the label. The main goal is to get you hooked on them and their artists. Detailed liner notes contain biographies on all featured artists. The downside is there are no songwriter credits or studio musicians listed. You'll experience all types of blues on this vibrant sampler. Best of all, the music genuinely is the blues, or a very closely related cousin. How is a sampler CD worthy of a perfect score? The answer is simple, and it is based entirely on quality and value.

--- Tim Holek

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