Live (1983)

About this title: John Hammond has dealt with issues of authenticity and origin, both musical and personal, and moved beyond them. This 18-song session, recorded live in 1983 and recently reissued on CD, may have been his definitive session. It was certainly a masterpiece, with Hammond doing confident, thoroughly distinctive versions of signature Delta and Chicago blues classics by Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Son House and others. While "Dust My Broom," "Drop Down Mama," "Wang Dang Doodle" and all the rest have certainly been done to death, Hammond's spirited vocals, riveting guitar work on ... read more

Tracks:

1. I Wish You Would [Arnold]
2. Saddle My Pony [Patton]
3. Cat Man Blues [Allen]
4. Custard Pie [Allen]
5. One Kind Favor [Jefferson]
6. I Can't Be Satisfied [Morganfield]
7. Dust My Broom [Johnson]
8. Low Down Dog [Allen]
9. Little School Girl [Reed]
10. Shake for Me [Dixon]
11. Drop Down Mama [Estes/Estes "Sleepy]
12. Texas Tornado [Broonzy]
13. Steady Rollin' Man [Johnson]
14. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby [Reed]
15. Sail On [Waters/Morganfield]
16. Wang Dang Doodle [Dixon]
17. Honeymoon Blues [Johnson]
18. I'm Movin' On [Snow]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.