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• I Believe Alberta Hunter Finally Made It Onto CD---- - john c. 09:47:56 06/13/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

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• Keb Mo Keb Mo Keb Mo Keb Mo keb Mo - Artemus 07:27:06 06/13/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  "Just Like You" & "Slow Down"
  These are must haves. Also "Dot Com Blues by Jimmy Smith
  
  

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• Re: Need recommendation for Blues - tmiddle 05:32:23 06/12/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  Try some James Harman. He's got a way of finding some pretty incredible guitarists and blows a mean harp..I'm tellin' ya!!
  A few to look for are the "Extra Napkins" and "Mo `Nakins Please" discs, and also the "Do Not Disturb". James' can really sing too.
  This stuff will make you wanna get up and stomp your feet and bring a smile.
  
  
  

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• It's not all about guitar. - Ted in NJ 07:31:30 06/11/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  Don't forget the singers, harp players and piano players. Here are some essentials who don't play guitar:

  Howlin' Wolf
  Little Walter
  Otis Spann
  Koko Taylor
  Big Mama Thornton
  Johnnie Johnson
  Paul Butterfield
  Charlie Musselwhite
  Bessie Smith
  Pinetop Perkins
  Big Joe Turner

  There are more, of course, but I think you already have suggestions for about 150 essential records. That's a good start.

  Get your mojo working!

  Ted
  
  

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• Skip James' "Devil Got My Woman" on Vanguard. (nt) - Senator Blutarsky 06:28:34 06/11/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

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• Michael Burks "Make it Rain" - mes 04:41:00 06/11/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

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• Great recomendations, but......... - Tom B. 20:41:48 06/10/02 (2)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  

  ......they sorta left out all the old acoustic originals. The very first Blues LP I ever heard was a Vanguard recording of Mississippi(sp??)John Hurt. That did it for me. Bought a Martin D-28 and never looked back. I played all over the place for a few years....picking up along the way a 00-28 Martin, 1928 Weyman 6 string (which I actually still have), a 1923 Sears mail order 6 string, an early 50's Stella 12 string, and a Yamaha 12 string. Other old acoustic legends...

  Rev Gary Davis...Carolina player....very complex stuff

  Blind Lemon jefferson.....1st black man to ever make any money making music from record sales!!

  Charlie Patton

  Tommy Johnson

  Robert Johnson.....author of many legendary blues classics

  Lonnie Johnson...probably the best all-around Blues musician (actually played for Duke Ellington for a short time!!)

  Huddie Leadbetter(Leadbelly)

  Tampa Red.....the King of the National Guitar

  Memphis Mini

  Bukka White...another National player

  Fred McDowell

  Mance Lipscomb

  Lightning Hopkins

  Big Bill Broonzy

  I could think of alot more, but I'm getting dizzy. I gave most all of it up for hours of scale & arppegio excercises and a hand made classical number by Spanish Luthier Paulino Bernabe.....but I still get the ol Weyman 28 out from time to time and do my John Hurt & Fahey impersonations!!

  The Charter's book is still a great reference.

  Tom B.
  
  
  

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  • Totally right. This stuff is quintessential. nt - jusbe 04:28:40 06/11/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Great recomendations, but......... posted by Tom B. on June 10, 2002 at 20:41:48:

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    Share and save the World.
    
    

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  • Good ones, Tom B. ! Try these... - Chr3is 04:28:13 06/11/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Great recomendations, but......... posted by Tom B. on June 10, 2002 at 20:41:48:

    Nice ones! Too many folks think "electric chicago" blues and nothing else. Or worse, "blues" by Eric Clapton and John Hammond (yawn).

    Some favourites:

    Lighnin' Hopkins: Complete Aladdin Recordings,
    Lighnin' Hopkins: Mojo Hand: Lightnin' Hopkins Anthology,
    Lighnin' Hopkins: The Complete Prestige/Bluesville Recordings,
    Lighnin' Hopkins: Goin' Away
    Eddie James "Son" House: Father of the Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Session
    Leadbelly: Absolutely the Best
    Leadbelly: King of the 12-String Guitar
    Josh White: Josh White Blues Singer 1932-1936
    Big Joes Williams: Nine String Guitar Blues
    
    

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• Little Walter and Muddy Waters - edta 19:44:20 06/10/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  My faves. Electric blues.

  Also the very latest Chess Blues reissues. There are a few threads on here about specific Blues recordings. Check them out with the search feature.
  
  

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• i strongly suggest that you- - hifitommy 19:24:09 06/10/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  tune into KLON.ORG on sat and sun at 2pm to 7pm. doug mcleod (yes, THAT doug mcleod) hosts 'nothin but the blues' there and youll get PLENTY of ideas from listening to that show.
  
  ......regards.....tr
  
  

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• Re: ...And don't forget Blind Melon Chitlin - MickeyP 18:42:28 06/10/02 (1)
  In Reply to: ...And don't forget Blind Melon Chitlin (NT) posted by MickeyP on June 10, 2002 at 18:41:40:

  Goin down town gonna see ma gal...
  :)
  
  

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  • If it wouldn't fit on the album cover, it'll never fit on a CD - Bruce Righter 19:00:29 06/10/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: ...And don't forget Blind Melon Chitlin posted by MickeyP on June 10, 2002 at 18:42:28:

    Obviously, you've misspent your youth. :-)
    
    

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• Luther Allison Live from Chicago - D Harvey 17:24:12 06/10/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  I'm not a blues freak, but this guy was amazing. Great shredder guitar playing, something like Jimmy Page on steroids. This double CD is also well-recorded.
  
  dh
  
  

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• Re: Need recommendation for Blues - buckwheat 14:32:31 06/10/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  go to www.westcoastblues.com

  some great cd's there, including Clarence "Guitar Sims".
  
  

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• Re: Need recommendation for Blues - canuck 11:32:08 06/10/02 (1)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  A little more mellow than Buddy Guy, but excellent recording quality, try Eric Bibb. The one with a Taj Mahal duet has a couple of tracks that put Robert Cray in mind.
  
  
  

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  • LOL! Understatement of the century - Eric Bibb "a little more mellow than" Buddy Guy :0) [nt] - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 10:42:21 06/11/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Need recommendation for Blues posted by canuck on June 10, 2002 at 11:32:08:

    nt
    
    

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• Alligator Records compilations - Ted in NJ 06:54:53 06/10/02 (1)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  Alligator has put together a number of samplers, with a lot of their artists on each. Try the 20th and 25th Anniversary 2-CD sets as great introductions to the blues.

  Also KILLER CD's: Buddy Guy, "Damn Right I Got The Blues" and Luther Allison, "Reckless". These two will rip you up!

  Guy's version of "Five Long Years" gives Eric Clapton a good schooling. I love playing it right after my wife plays E.C.'s version.
  
  

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  • I almost forgot "Showdown" - Ted in NJ 07:09:35 06/10/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Alligator Records compilations posted by Ted in NJ on June 10, 2002 at 06:54:53:

    You should absolutely have "Showdown", the album with Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland and Robert Cray. Don't hesitate. Grab this the very next time you see it. And pick up some Stevie Ray Vaughn while you're at it, because he learned a lot from Collins and other Texas bluesmen. You can also hear Lighnin' Hopkins in his playing, so pick up some Lightnin' if you are looking for good early stuff.

    Oh, and don't forget the Kings: B.B., Albert and Freddy. I like Albert best.

    And get everything else that was mentioned below.

    Ted
    
    

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• Etta James - Blue Gardenia on private lable records - jameskerry 05:57:11 06/10/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  excellent pressing (cd)
  
  

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• Try Alvin Youngblood Hart's "Big Mama's Door" & "Territory" - Bruce Righter 03:59:59 06/10/02 (3)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  (though skip "Start w/ Soul"). AYH won the WC Handy award deservedly, a big rich voice.

  For contrast, Kelly Joe Phelps--simpler, slide guitar.
  
  

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  • Re: Try Alvin Youngblood Hart's "Big Mama's Door" & "Territory" - Tom B. 19:56:28 06/10/02 (2)
    In Reply to: Try Alvin Youngblood Hart's "Big Mama's Door" & "Territory" posted by Bruce Righter on June 10, 2002 at 03:59:59:

    

    ".....(though skip "Start w/ Soul"). AYH won the WC Handy award deservedly, a big rich voice....."

    But the cover is sooo coooll !!! Alvin's local and so I've seen and HEARD him a dozen times.......everytime different. Last time he opened up with an electrified "Big Mamma's Door" and then went right into Buffalo Springfield's/Neil Young's "Mr Soul". He had an array of vintage Japanese "Knock-off guitars that he had extensively modified. He used to work on guitars for a living. Whether playing his 1937 Stella 12 String or going electric......he's always puts his volume up to 11......bring cotton for ears. I love it!!

    Tom B. (usually a classical guy)
    
    

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    • Would you agree to get the first CD's first?? - Bruce Righter 03:40:02 06/11/02 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: Try Alvin Youngblood Hart's "Big Mama's Door" & "Territory" posted by Tom B. on June 10, 2002 at 19:56:28:

      I personally don't like "Soul" but it seems a newbie would best be served by "Mama" or"Territory."
      
      

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      • Re: Would you agree to get the first CD's first?? - Tom B. 08:12:18 06/11/02 (0)
        In Reply to: Would you agree to get the first CD's first?? posted by Bruce Righter on June 11, 2002 at 03:40:02:

        Bruce,

        I would heartily agree with you on that one. Alvin's an acquired taste nowdays.......I love him, but I could see some folk's not appreciating the direction he's taking his music. I just carried away, when Alvin and I start babbling about obscure acoustic guitars in between his breaks. He wasn't even aware that Weyman produced my model of guitar. Weyman was a mandolin maker by and large.

        Tom B.
        
        

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• & colin james NATIONAL STEEL(import from canada) - nigelbetts 20:11:33 06/09/02 (1)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  + other colin james, duke robillard,john mooney ,mark hummel,william clarke,z.z. hill(the brand new zz hill-mankind lable 1970)or look for the same titles on cd,for some way out stuff(if you like guitar), check out junior brown--not so much blues but a mixture of blues/country with a fantastic flair(at least just check him out --you'll be amazed!!.--regards nigel.
  
  

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  • & rusty zinn's first two albums on blacktop records. - nigelbetts 02:46:46 06/10/02 (0)
    In Reply to: & colin james NATIONAL STEEL(import from canada) posted by nigelbetts on June 09, 2002 at 20:11:33:

    can't leave him out.
    
    

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• You do have Hammonds Wicked Grin.I hope. - YECH aka Lance Romance 19:12:44 06/09/02 (3)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  If you don't have Wicked Grin put it at the top of yer list.
  Then add:
  1.Eric Sardinas-But em both.Treat Me Right and Devils Train
  2.Jimmy Thackery has a new one coming out.It may be out now.If not buy Sinner Street.
  3.James Blood Ulmer-The Sun Sessions
  4.Indigenous/Live At Pachyderm Studio
  5.Joe Bonamasso/A New Day Yesterday.
  6.Coco Montoya/Can't look Back
  7.The Word-A mixed bag musically but the cd is worth buying for the amazing 8 minute song Waiting On My Wings.
  8.Walter Trout/Live
  9.Rory Gallagher/Live At The BBC
  Is that enough???
  Enjoy
  YECH
  
  

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  • Re: You do have Hammonds Wicked Grin.I hope. - BB 00:09:47 06/10/02 (2)
    In Reply to: You do have Hammonds Wicked Grin.I hope. posted by YECH aka Lance Romance on June 09, 2002 at 19:12:44:

    I have Wicked Grin already. I get the wicked grin every time I hear HeartAttack and Vine. All your recommendations are on the short list. I'll be picking them up soon. Everyone else's input has been appreciated also.

    They say you are the Authority on the Blues. Would you comment on any of the following Artists you think are exceptional.

    Albert Collins, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Johnny Copeland, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson, Robert Cray, Jimmy McCracklin, Z.Z. Hill, Lowell Fulson, Jimmy Rogers, Lonnie Brooks, Buddy Guy, Anson Funderburgh, Johnny Winter, Little Milton, Jimmy Reed, Duke Robillard.

    
    
    

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    • Don't forget James Harmen - YECH 17:45:21 06/10/02 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: You do have Hammonds Wicked Grin.I hope. posted by BB on June 10, 2002 at 00:09:47:

      Of the ones you mention I have the following and can comment on;
      Albert Collins-frozen alive,Showdown.Great stuff,especially Showdown where he stars with Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland.
      Robert Cray-I have a couple by him but they do not get much play.too smoooth for me.
      Lonnie Brooks-i have one lp by him that never gets played.
      Anson Funderburgh-Same as Lonnie.
      Buddy guy-Seet Tea and Damn Right I've Got The Blues.Both should be on yer list.
      Johnny Winter-Just buy em all.
      Duke Robillard-An old fav.Try to find his Duke Robillard and the Pleasure Kings debut lp on Rounder Records.I'm sure it's on cd.I also have You Got Me with Dr.John.

      Also look for these

      James Harmen-great harp player/singer that usually surrounds himself with talent.I still enjoy his debut effort on Rhino Records,Those Dangerous Gentlemen.Or perhaps Live In 85.They both may be OOP but worth looking for.

      Ron Thompson And The Resistors-A usually unheard of,but very talented string bender.I have Treat Her Like Gold and Resister Twister.

      Lil Ed And The Blues Imperials-I like his debut lp Roughhousin.

      Ronnie Earl-Quite an exstesive catalog.I like all of it but still spin this one the most.Smokin with Kim Wilson and Sugar Ray.

      Sonny Landreth-South Of I-10

      Albert King-Blues At Sunrise.

      John Campbell-Howling Mercy and One Believer.Swampy and eerie.I like him a lot.

      Ry Cooder-Of course you could try Crossroads.It's ok,but try looking for this.Ry Cooder Live.a six song EP from Warner Brothers.Hard to find,mines a German inport,but worth the hunt.

      John Lee Hooker/Chill Out-Can't forget this cat.

      I have much more but it's
      time to watch the Red Wings
      Bluze on my friend
      YECHY

      
      
      

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      • Re: Don't forget James Harmen - Tom B. 21:17:54 06/10/02 (0)
        In Reply to: Don't forget James Harmen posted by YECH on June 10, 2002 at 17:45:21:

        

        "......Johnny Winter-Just buy em all........"

        Go Johnny Go !!

        Tom B.
        
        
        

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• Try these Chess reissues. - Sigmund 18:55:01 06/09/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  Just a couple of months ago, they released three two-lps-on-one-cd reissues. The Real Folk Blues and More Real Folk Blues from Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker in 24 bit sound if I remember the tag on the packaging; the booklet tells nothing about remastering. In any case, the sound is very clean and clear and the music is very present without being forward, on my system. I haven't heard the JLH. The Wolf and the Muddy are just great. This stuff is from the mother load of prime blues. Highly influential and highly enjoyable.
  
  

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• Re: Need recommendation for Blues - eldragon 13:03:31 06/09/02 (1)
  In Reply to: Need recommendation for Blues posted by BB on June 09, 2002 at 12:55:40:

  Any Robert Lucas on Audioquest label.
  
  

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  • Re: Need recommendation for Blues - Fishstink 15:32:29 06/09/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Need recommendation for Blues posted by eldragon on June 09, 2002 at 13:03:31:

    Page Yech, He is a well respected authority on da blues
    
    

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