Very Best of Albert King

King, Albert

King, Albert / Very Best of Albert King
Format: CD Album
Released: Tue 20 Apr 1999
Catalogue Number: RHI75703.2

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Description:
Personnel includes: Albert King (vocals, guitar); Booker T. & The MG's.
Recorded between 1960 and 1975. Includes liner notes by Bill Dahl.
Digitally remastered by Bob Fisher.
Of the numerous compilations of Albert King's classic material, Rhino's THE VERY BEST OF is among the finest. With 16 tracks that span the gamut from King's early-'60s recordings for the King label (including the punchy, jump-blues of "C.O.D.") to a 1976 single for Utopia (the string-sweetened "Cadillac Assembly Line"), the album includes nearly all his most essential tracks. The lion's share of the material here is from the axeman's auspicious tenure with Stax from 1966 to 1973. The Stax cuts are graced by the label's session musicians (the very thought of King in the studio with Booker T. and the M.G.'s is enough to make the heart race), and feature some of King's best songwriting, singing, and playing.
Unlike many electric blues players, King never relies on pyrotechnics, but instead is distinguished by feel, phrasing, and his searing, open tone. His unique style is in full flower on incontestable classics "Laundromat Blues," the probing "Personal Manager," and the slow-burn blues anthem "Born Under A Bad Sign." King's singing is always on point too--soulful, and never overstated. This is a perfect place for the uninitiated to begin exploring the impressive catalogue of this blues giant.

Details:

  • Discs: 1

Track Listing:

1.  Lets Have a Natural Ball
2.  Dont Throw Your Love On Me So Strong
3.  C.O.D.
4.  Laundromat Blues
5.  Overall Junction
6.  Oh, Pretty Woman (Cant Make You Love Me)
7.  Crosscut Saw
8.  Born Under a Bad Sign
9.  Personal Manager
10.  Cold Feet
11.  Blues Power - (Live)
12.  Ill Play the Blues for You (Parts 1 & 2)
13.  Love Song to Ballerina
14.  Answer to the Laundromat Blues
15.  Thats What the Blues Is All About
16.  Cadillac Assembly Line

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