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Otis Rush, 1956-1958: His Cobra Recordings

Otis Rush
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (July 15, 1991)
  • Original Release Date: 1989
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Paula Records
  • ASIN: B000001X46
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #219,179 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Double Trouble
2. Jump Sister Bessie
3. Checking on My Baby
4. Sit Down
5. Love That Woman
6. My Baby Is a Good 'Un
7. If You Were Mine
8. All Your Love (I Miss Loving)
9. It Takes Time
10. Violent Love
11. I Can't Quit You Baby
12. Little Red Rooster
13. My Love Will Never Die
14. Groaning the Blues
15. Three Times a Fool
16. She's a Good 'Un
17. Keep on Loving Me Baby
18. I Can't Quit You Baby
19. Double Trouble
20. She's a Good 'Un

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These are classic sides of groaning Chicago blues. Otis Rush began his career on the heels of Muddy Waters's success. The blues had become electrified and developed from a solo player's medium into the modern band sound. With these debut recordings, Rush pushed the envelope. He creates an altogether more urban sound, built around his stinging guitar runs. He is backed by Chicago greats like Willie Dixon, Louis Myers, and Fred Below. This isn't a light or joyous music, but it's a gripping and compelling experience. When Rush titles a song "Groaning the Blues," you know why. "Double Trouble" is doomy and stirring. Several tracks are producer's attempts at more commercial sounds for Rush, and though they are nowhere near as good, they're a welcome reprieve. You'll listen to this repeatedly. --Robert Gordon

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, January 23, 1999
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Absolutely essential material for any blues fan despite the inclusion of a couple of very weak numbers. Skip past Jump Sister Bessie and go directly to Checking On My Baby. Exquisite playing and singing guaranteed to rattle your spine. Out of body experience a real possibility. It doesn't get any better than this. A true desert island disc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best blues live recordings..., September 6, 1999
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Otis Rush's classics on parade. The musicians named in this CD are all blues masters. Masterful historical recordings. Otis Rush's blues swings. Slow and moody. One of the best blues live ever recorded. So I say go for it.
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