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Blues Masters, Vol. 4: Harmonica Classics

Blues Masters, Vol. 4: Harmonica Classics

  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Total time: 59:11
  • Availability: Sold out
  • Item #: 20679501
  • Your Price: $11.98
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Review

Vol. 4: Harmonica Classics is a typically ace installment of the Blues Masters series has examples par excellence from most of the major electric blues harmonica geniuses, including Little Walter, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield, Billy Boy Arnold, Lazy Lester, and Jimmy Reed. And while there are a few expected classics here (Little Walter's "Juke," Sonny Boy Williamson's "Help Me," Junior Wells' "Messin' with the Kid," Slim Harpo's "I Got Love if You Want It"), there are numerous delightful obscurities, like Jerry "Boogie" McCain's "Steady," Walter Horton's "Easy" (credited to Jimmy & Walter), and Snooky Pryor's "Boogie Twist." Charlie Musselwhite's 11-minute adaptation of the jazz tune "Christo Redemptor" is superb and challenges conventional ideas of what should and shouldn't be done with blues harmonica. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

Track Listing

1. Juke 2:43
2. Ends and Odds 2:24
3. Rocket 88 2:05
4. Help Me 3:09
5. Messin' with the Kid 2:23
6. Blues with a Feeling 4:24
7. Sugar Coated Love [*] 2:44
8. Steady 2:08
9. I'll Be Around 3:13
10. I Was Fooled 2:50
11. Take a Little Walk with Me 2:35
12. Easy [*] 2:58
13. Boogie Twist [*] 2:47
14. Wolf Call Boogie [*] 2:37
15. Last Night 4:22
16. I Got Love if You Want It 2:48
17. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White 1:59
18. Christo Redemptor 11:46

Details of This Recording

  • Label: Rhino
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  • Styles:
    • Slide Guitar Blues
    • 40's
    • Juke Joint Blues
    • Swamp Blues
    • 50's
    • Harmonica Blues
    • Electric Harmonica Blues
    • Electric Blues
    • Blues
    • Electric Chicago Blues
    • Early R&B