Blues Masters: The Very Best of Jimmy Reed (2000)

About this title: Over the years, many, many Jimmy Reed compilations have been released, including many repackagings of his classic Vee-Jay material. Sometimes, the compilations have been excellent -- the 1993 disc Speak the Lyrics to Me, Mama Reed is a prime example -- other times they've been shabby, and since many of them have featured the same basic songs, it's hard for novices to discern which are worthwhile and which aren't. Fortunately, Rhino's 2000 release The Very Best of Jimmy Reed provides first-timers with an ideal introductory package, while satisfying longtime fans by serving 17 of his very best ... read more

Tracks:

1. High and Lonesome [Reed/Bracken]
2. You Don't Have to Go [Reed]
3. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby [Reed]
4. I Ain't Got You [Carter]
5. You Got Me Dizzy [Reed]
6. Little Rain [Abner/Reed]
7. Honest I Do [Abner/Reed]
8. Odds and Ends [Reed]
9. Ends and Odds [Reed]
10. Going to New York [Reed]
11. Take Out Some Insurance [Reed]
12. Baby, What You Want Me to Do [Reed]
13. Hush Hush [Reed]
14. Big Boss Man [Smith/Dixon]
15. Bright Lights, Big City [Reed]
16. Oh John [Reed]
17. Shame, Shame, Shame [Reed]

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