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Elmore James

The Complete Singles As & Bs 1951-62

The Complete Singles As & Bs 1951-62

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  • Released Date: 01 Oct 2015

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

Elmore James may not be a household name these days, but back in the 1950s and 60s, the man was a force to be reckoned with in the world of blues. The Complete Singles As & Bs 1951-62 is a jaw-dropping collection that showcases James' raw talent and blistering guitar skills.

From the opening track, "Dust My Broom", you can feel the energy crackling in the air. James' gravelly voice cuts through the mix like a hot knife through butter, while his slide guitar work is nothing short of legendary. The man could make his instrument weep, wail, and scream like nobody else.

Tracks like "I Believe" and "The Sky is Crying" showcase James' emotional depth, while more uptempo numbers like "Sho' Nuff I Do" and "Wild About You Baby" will have you tapping your foot and nodding your head along in no time.

What sets James apart from other blues artists of his time is his sheer intensity and passion. Every note he plays feels like it's been ripped straight from his soul and poured out into the music. It's a raw, unfiltered experience that hits you right in the gut.

So if you're looking for a blues album that will grab you by the collar and shake you to your core, look no further than The Complete Singles As & Bs 1951-62. Elmore James may be gone, but his music lives on in all its fiery glory.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Dust My Broom
2. Catfish Blues
3. I Held My Baby Last Night
4. I Believe
5. Sinful Woman
6. Baby, What's Wrong
7. Dumb Woman Blues
8. Sax-ony Boogie
9. She Just Won't Do Right
10. Country Boogie
11. Early in the Morning
12. Hawaiian Boogie, Pt. 2
13. Can't Stop Lovin'
14. Make a Little Love
15. Strange Kinda Feeling
16. Please Find My Baby
17. Make My Dreams Come True
18. Hand in Hand
19. Sho' Nuff I Do
20. 1839 Blues
21. Dark and Dreary
22. Rock My Baby Right
23. Standing at the Crossroads
24. Sunnyland
25. Late Hours at Midnight
26. The Way You Treat Me


Disc: 2
1. Happy Home
2. No Love in My Heart
3. Dust My Blues
4. I Was a Fool
5. Goodbye Baby
6. Blues Before Sunrise
7. Long Tall Woman
8. Wild About You
9. Coming Home
10. The 12 Year Old Boy
11. It Hurts Me Too
12. Elmore's Contribution to Jazz
13. Cry for Me, Baby
14. Take Me Where You Go
15. Knocking at Your Door
16. Bobby's Rock
17. The Sky Is Crying
18. Held My Baby Last Night
19. I Can't Hold Out
20. The Sun Is Shining (Edited Version)
21. Rollin' and Tumblin'
22. I'm Worried
23. Done Somebody Wrong
24. Fine Little Mama
25. Look On Yonder Wall
26. Shake Your Moneymaker
27. Stranger Blues
28. Anna Lee

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Elmore James

Elmore James may not have been a household name in his time, but the Mississippi bluesman left an indelible mark on the genre with his frenetic slide guitar playing and distinctive vocal style. Born in 1918, James began his musical career in the juke joints and honky-tonks of the Deep South before eventually making his way to Chicago in the 1950s. It was there that he recorded some of his most iconic tracks, including "Dust My Broom" and "Rollin' and Tumblin'." James' raw, electrifying sound drew comparisons to contemporaries like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, but his untamed energy set him apart from the pack. His searing guitar licks brought a new level of intensity to the blues, earning him a reputation as one of the genre's true innovators. Despite his undeniable talent, James never quite achieved the same level of mainstream success as some of his peers. But his influence can be heard in the work of countless artists, from the Rolling Stones to Eric Clapton. Today, Elmore James is remembered as a true legend of the blues, a trailblazer whose impact on music continues to be felt to this day. So next time you dust off that old vinyl record or fire up your streaming service of choice, take a moment to pay homage to the man who helped shape the sound of a generation.

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