The Roots of Taj Mahal (2000)

About this title: An interesting concept to say the least, here's an exemplary collection of blues tunes all covered by Taj Mahal at one point or another. But here's the original versions of classics by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Leadbelly, Sleepy John Estes, Son House, Washboard Sam, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Blind Boy Fuller and they sound every bit as fine -- if not infinitely superior -- as Taj's later covers. If you want to know where it all really came from, here's a perfect starting point, and one hell of a blues collection bargain. Cub Koda, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Milk Cow Blues [Estes/Peer]
2. Come on in My Kitchen [Johnson]
3. Sugar Mama Blues [Williamson]
4. Statesboro Blues [McTell/Peer]
5. John the Revelator [Traditional]
6. Lining Track [Traditional]
7. Corinna Blues [Jefferson]
8. Everybody Oughta Make a Change [Estes]
9. Stack O' Lee Blues [Hurt/Traditional]
10. Sweet Home Chicago [Johnson]
11. Sophisticated Mama [Broonzy]
12. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl [Williamson]
13. Fishin' Blues [Thomas]
14. Keep Your Hands off Her [Leadbelly/Turner]
15. You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond [Johnson]
16. Railroad Bill [Traditional]
17. Divin' Duck Blues [Estes]
18. Dust My Broom [James]
19. Motherless Chile Blues [Hicks]
20. Sitting on Top of the World [Chatmon/Vinson]
21. Walking Blues [House]
22. Frankie and Albert [Hurt/Traditional]
23. Piccolo Rag [Allen]

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