Release Date: 30 August 2014
Label: Hoo Doo Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436542016872
Description
With a musical career that spanned over five decades, the great Jimmy Witherspoon crossed over into R&B, swing, gospel, and jazz, but his roots were always in the blues. His deep and mellow voice and impeccable taste also made him a successful jazz-blues crossover artist. This quintessential release includes two of Witherspoon's finest albums from the early Sixties: Roots (Reprise 1961), and the self-titled Jimmy Witherspoon (Crown 1960). The former is a true hidden classic with accompaniment by saxophonist Ben Webster, trumpeter Gerald Wilson, and a rhythm section consisting of pianist Ernie Freeman and drummer Jim Miller. The warmth of Spoon's voice can be heard on material like "Your Red Wagon," "I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water," "Key to the Highway" (in one of the most unique versions ever recorded), and Jimmy Rushing's lonely "Did You Ever". The latter album is filled with both studio and live recordings from his 1947-1951 sides on the Modern label. These outstanding LPs have been remastered and packaged together in this very special collector's edition, which also includes 3 bonus tracks from the same period.
Tracklisting
Bob Dylan
The Beach Boys
Johnny Cash
The Staple Singers
Ray Charles
Sam Cooke
Connie Francis
Buddy Guy
Bobby Charles
The Zac Schulze Gang
The Ric Sanders Trio
Fat Harry & The Fuzzy Licks
Little Hat
The Original Animals
Sidney Barnes
John Lee Hooker
