The Definitive [Import]

Charley Patton (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 18, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Import
• Label: Snapper Music Group
• ASIN: B000VBNSKC
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,715 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Mississippi Boweavil Blues

2. Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues

3. Down the Dirt Road Blues

4. Pony Blues

5. Banty Rooster Blues

6. It Won't Be Long

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Some These Days I'll Be Gone

2. Green River Blues

3. Magnolia Blues

4. Heart Like Railroad Steel

5. When Your Way Gets Dark

6. You're Gonna Need Somebody When You Die

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Moon Going Down

2. Bird Nest Bound

3. High Sheriff Blues

4. 34 Blues

5. Love My Stuff

6. Revenue Man Blues

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Three CD set that compiles the 58 tracks he recorded between 1929 and his death in 1934.Charley Patton was the godfather of the Delta Blues with his style of playing inspiring the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Son House and Robert Johnson. Charly. 2007.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charley Patton The Definitive, May 28, 2008

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Stuart Jefferson (San Diego,Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Definitive (Audio CD)

3 discs. Digitally remastered. Total time of the 3 discs is approximately 3 hours. Lets get one of the main questions out of the way first. How are the recordings? I am happy to report that the sound is very good,considering what there is to work with. The set put out by Revenant a few years ago is also good. For the money I would buy this set over the Revenant. Yes the Revenant set has some recordings allied somewhat with Patton and interviews but the other songs can be found elsewhere usually through Yazoo Records. The price is also very steep for the Revenant package. That makes this the one to buy! The box itself is stiff cardboard,the cardboard sleeves are made to look like the old Vocalion Records sleeves and the booklet is informative. The booklet describes Patton's life and how he came to record these sides. Nothing really new for the informed blues buyer but good for someone just coming to Patton. While there are a few alternate recordings and some that Patton may have played on,not here,as I said,these can be found elsewhere. For someone just starting a blues collection this should be one of your first purchases. After listening to these discs you will understand why.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Stuff, April 16, 2010

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Hal Braverman "Bridgemeister" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Definitive (Audio CD)

I am a long time blues fan but had never really focused on Charlie Patton. I heard this at a friend's house and it blew me away. Great recording quality. Amazing singing and playing. Definitely the real deal. If you are a fan of country blues this is an absolute must for your collection.