The Early Blues Roots of Bob Dylan (2000)

About this title: The Blues Roots of Bob Dylan collects Dylan's early heroes of the genre, including Sleepy John Estes, Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, and Bo Carter. These 20 remastered tracks are an excellent sampling of predominantly country blues from the '30s. While listening to these originals, it becomes obvious that Dylan didn't change much, wisely capturing the honest grittiness found on this set. Whether a fan of Dylan or the original blues masters, this is a recommended compilation that will more than satisfy both. Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Broken Hearted, Ragged and Dirty Too [Estes]
2. I've Got Blood in My Eyes for You [Carter]
3. Broke Down Engine [McTell]
4. Stack O' Lee Blues [Hurt/Traditional]
5. Will the Circle Be Unbroken [Gabriel/Haberschon]
6. Frankie and Albert [Hurt/Traditional]
7. Sitting on Top of the World [Chatmon/Vinson]
8. Step It up and Go [Allen]
9. Corrina, Corrina [Chatmon/Williams/Pa]
10. Honey, Won't You Allow Me One More Chance? [Traditional]
11. Fixin' to Die Blues [White]
12. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean [Traditional]
13. Railroad Bill [Traditional]
14. Mother's Children Have a Hard Time [Johnson/Traditional]
15. Grasshoppers in My Pillow [Leadbelly]
16. Po' Lazarus [Traditional/Public]
17. Match Box Blues [Jefferson]
18. Candy Man Blues [Hurt]
19. Po' Boy [Traditional]
20. Jesus Make up My Dying Bed [Johnson/Traditional]

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