Blowin' the Blues [Universal Special Products] (2001)

About this title: The Universal Special Products compilation Blowin' the Blues does a fair job of introducing ten of the best-known harmonica wizards of the 20th century, with considerable space given to the masters of Chicago blues: Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, and Junior Wells. Also included are legendary cuts by Slim Harpo ("Baby, Scratch My Back"), Lazy Lester ("I Hear You Knockin'"), and John Mayall ("Room to Move"). Taking into consideration the extremely low price attached to this set, Blowin' the Blues is a decent first purchase for anyone just finding out about this ... read more

Tracks:

1. Baby, Scratch My Back [Moore]
2. One Way Out [Williamson]
3. Roller Coaster [McDaniel]
4. Buddy's Blues [Guy]
5. I Hear You Knockin' [Miller]
6. Don't Start Me to Talkin' [Williamson]
7. White Boy Lost in the Blues [Terry]
8. Good Moanin' Blues [Dixon]
9. Room to Move [Mayall]
10. Sitting on Top of the World [Chatmon/Vinson]

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