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Dancing the Blues

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Dancing the Blues is one of my very favorite CD's by one of my very favorite artists Taj Mahal. It's great to listen to, great to dance to and every song is a living thing.

I first saw Taj Mahal in 1972 and was blown away by his performance and command and knowledge of the music that he played and sang. since then I have been lucky enough to see him two other times, on each occasion I received an education in the music as well as having an all out good time.

Dancing the Blues represents the energy, love and respect which Taj has for music. There is a wide range of music from the motown sounds of Taj's excellent version of the four top's "Sugarpie Honeybunch" (oh no I'm in junior high again)to Chester (the wolf) Burnett' "Sitting on Top of the World". I love Taj's version of Mockingbird, with the help of Etta James - there is nothing like it - I could listen to it again and again.

This is an album I strongly recommend for anyone who loves the blues.

This is a fantastic collection of well-chosen cover tunes as well as originals. They range from the energetic workout, "Hoochi Coochi Coo" to slow blues such as "That's How Strong My Love Is" & "Going to the River". The presence of the Texacali Horns throughout the album give it a distinct 50's feel. Etta James joins Taj for a great version of "Mockingbird". There's not a weak track here. Great blues, lots of fun!

Taj Mahal gives us the blues through the years and makes it sound timeless. Every song is great, but my personal favorite is "Down Home Girl" Just makes me want eat a mess of soul food! This album is soul food!

This CD is fabulous - It has a Taj Mahal's style of the blues written all over it- I especially love the remake of "Sugar Pie Honey Bun". Taj's style gets you moving and feeling the blues - but in a happy WAY! I find listening to this CD a motivational moving thing! I definitely recommend this CD for your blues collection!

This CD ranges from smokin' blues to tight sexy grooves to pure soul to old fashioned boogie woogie. Taj proves once again to master whatever style he wants to play. Buy it, load it and crank it up. Your neighbors are gonna love it ;-)

One of the best blues albums I've ever heard...keep it in my car and play it everyday

This is one of my favorite albums. When I'm down, I like to play this album, and it cheers me up. My favorite song on the album is "Mockingbird." It makes me want to just get up and dance. Etta James and Taj Mahal are terrific!

This is one of my favorite albums. When I'm down, I like to play this album, and it cheers me up. It kinda reminds me of home. My favorite song on the album is "Mockingbird." It makes me want to just get up and dance. Etta James and Taj Mahal are terrific!

taj&crew are grooving on this great disc.the songs are giving a fine touch by Taj.i've always enjoyed his guitar playing and the different styles of music that he brings into his thing.

Yes, that's it. Nothing but 5 stars for this lovely record. If you are planning a party, don't forget to put it in your player and everybody will be happy. If not you should change your guests, no funny people.....