Blues Classics [Box set]

Various Artists - Blues, Jim Jackson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 30, 1996)
• Original Release Date: July 30, 1996
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B000002P0W
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,453 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > St. Louis Blues
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  • #34 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > East Coast Blues

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent blues collection, July 9, 2003

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Gregory S Sones (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blues Classics (Audio CD)

I own tons of blues CD's and records but I find myself going back to this collection over and over again. The songs represent some of the strongest recordings by the masters of the blues. Whether your interest is delta blues, piano blues, jump blues, Chicago blues or smooth urban blues; you'll find plenty to peak your ear. If you're lucky as I was, you'll find some unfamiliar and great artists to lead you down new musical roads. Some of my personal favorites are: That's No Way to Get Along - Robert Wilkins, What's the Matter with the Mill? - Kansas Joe McCoy, Floating Bridge - Sleepy John Estes, Mother Earth - Memphis Slim, It Serves You Right to Suffer - John Lee Hooker- just to name a few. Since I've got a 1,000 word limit in this review it prevents me from listing every great track on the collection and all the reasons you should purchase it. Suffice to say, buy it now and you won't be sorry!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Shining Addition to Any Collection, March 11, 2004

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"james5113" (Seattle, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blues Classics (Audio CD)

The consolidation of record companies is generally bad, but this 3-CD box set was only possible because MCA acquired the rights to some outstanding early "race" record labels (Vocalion, Decca) and classy early R&B (e.g. Chess). The result is an intelligent, sequenced collection that is much more than a jarring, random assortment of songs by blues masters. Starting with the Delta blues, the mix seems subtly slanted in favor of bawdy, roadhouse-style blues performances--why it's the devil's music and you can't stay away from it. Whether it's Peetie Wheatstraw, Louis Jordan, John Lee Hooker or Etta James, these performances will seduce you. Good quality sound throughout (even the old stuff), with a handsome booklet.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Collection of Classic Blues!, April 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Blues Classics (Audio CD)

I have purchased a lot of Blues recordings recently, but for a single purchase, this collection would be the best. It has the one or two most recognized songs from the most prominent Blues artists from 1927 to 1969, without the "scratches" of the old '78's!!!