The Very Best of Charly Blues Masterworks (deluxe edition, special edition)

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

On back cover :
"80 highlights from the definitive blues series, chronicling the development of the blues from its early roots to modern times."

This compilation ℗ 1994 Charly Holdings Inc.

© 1994 Charly Holdings Inc.

Country of origin UK - Made in the EEC

> 4 discs special deluxe edition, contains a 60-page booklet with pictures, liner notes and credits.

Label Code: LC 8477
Label Code: CDBM 103-4
Matrix / Runout: PILZ CD CDBM 103/4 CD 1 AT 34820 A
Matrix / Runout: PILZ CD CDBM 103/4 CD 2 AT 34829 B
Matrix / Runout: PILZ CD CDBM 103/4 CD 3 AT 34822 A
Matrix / Runout: PILZ CD CDBM 103/4 CD 4 AT 34824 A
SPARS Code: AAD
Rights Society: SPA

Annotation last modified on 2023-06-23 10:00 UTC.

Tracklist

▶ CD 1
▼ CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
recorded in:
Aurora, Illinois, United States (on 1937-05-05)
guitar:
Robert Lee McCoy (on 1937-05-05) and Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) (on 1937-05-05)
harmonica and lead vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (on 1937-05-05)
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 1990)
recording of:
Good Morning, School Girl (on 1937-05-05)
lyricist:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948)
composer:
Sonny Boy Williamson (John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948) (in 1937)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Georgia Music Corp. and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Sonny Boy Williamson3:02
2Juke
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 1986)
Little Walter2:44
3Rattin’ and Runnin’ Round
Eddie Boyd3:06
4I Ain’t Got You
recording of:
I Ain’t Got You
lyricist and composer:
Calvin Carter
publisher:
Conrad Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Jimmy Reed52:19
5My Babe
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2008)
Little Walter42:34
6I Wish You Would
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2016)
recording of:
I Wish You Would
lyricist and composer:
Billy Boy Arnold (US blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Tristan Music
Billy Boy Arnold2:43
7Smokestack Lightnin’
recording of:
Smokestack Lightning
lyricist and composer:
Chester Arthur Burnett
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Howlin’ Wolf53:03
8The Natchez Burnin’
recording of:
The Natchez Burnin’
lyricist and composer:
Chester Arthur Burnett
Howlin’ Wolf2:13
9All Your Love
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2012)
recording of:
All Your Love
lyricist and composer:
Magic Sam
Magic Sam2:58
1021 Days in Jail
Magic Sam2:45
11Rockin’ the House
Memphis Slim2:07
12So Many Roads, So Many Trains
Otis Rush3:11
13Searching for a Woman
recorded in:
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (on 1961-03-01)
baritone saxophone:
Freddie Robinette
bass:
Lee Otis (Blues bass player)
drums (drum set):
Theodis Morgan (Blues drummer)
guitar and lead vocals:
Albert King (well‐known US blues guitarist & singer)
instruments:
Wilbur Gibson (Blues trumpet player)
piano:
Sam Wallace (piano)
tenor saxophone:
Hal White
Albert King33:04
14Got My Mojo Working
recording of:
Got My Mojo Working (Muddy Waters arrangement)
additional writer:
Morgan Field (blues musician)
arranger:
Muddy Waters (blues musician)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and Dare Music Co.
version of:
Got My Mojo Working (original version)
Muddy Waters3:40
15Bring It On Home
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
producer:
Marshall Chess
editor:
Ron Malo
bass guitar [bass]:
Milton Rector (blues bassist) (on 1963-01-11)
drums (drum set):
Al Duncan (on 1963-01-11)
guitar:
Matt Murphy (US blues guitarist) (on 1963-01-11)
harmonica:
Sonny Boy Williamson (Aleck “Sonny Boy Williamson” Miller, 1912–1965) (on 1963-01-11)
organ:
Lafayette Leake and [unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1963-01-11)
vocals:
Sonny Boy Williamson (Aleck “Sonny Boy Williamson” Miller, 1912–1965) (on 1963-01-11)
cover recording of:
Bring It On Home (original Willie Dixon version) (on 1963-01-11)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Dixon
publisher:
Hoochie Coochie Music
Sonny Boy Williamson2:38
16I’m a Man
The Super Super Blues Band5:37
17Killing Floor
recording of:
Killing Floor
lyricist and composer:
Chester Arthur Burnett
Howlin’ Wolf5:16
18Highway 49
recording of:
Highway 49
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Williams (American Delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter)
Howlin’ Wolf2:58
19Can’t Get No Grindin’ (What’s the Matter With the Mill)
recording of:
Can’t Get No Grindin’
writer:
McKinley Morganfield (blues musician)
Muddy Waters2:46
20After Hours
Muddy Waters3:47
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