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- Artist: Otis Rush
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- Release Date: February 17, 2003
- Type: Compilation (best of), Lyrics are included with the album
- Genre: Blues
Review
The title says it all. This is the essential Otis Rush, the singles recorded for Eli Toscano's Cobra label between 1956 and 1958. If Rush had never recorded another note, his legendary status would remain intact based solely on these recordings. With backing from players like Willie Dixon and Little Walter, it's Rush's impassioned vocals and stinging guitar lines that make "I Can't Quit You Baby," "All Your Love (I Miss Loving)," and "Double Trouble" the classics they are. In addition to the A- and B-sides of all eight singles released by Cobra, eight alternate takes are included, four more than the Paula edition of this material released in 1991. Along with a slightly better transfer from the original tapes, this is not only one of the best places to start for someone getting interested in the blues, but a vital part of any blues collection. Outstanding. ~ Sean Westergaard, All Music GuideTracks
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| I Can't Quit You Baby (Lyrics) | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:07) |
| Sit Down Baby | Otis Rush | (2:20) | |
| Violent Love | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (2:25) |
| My Love Will Never Die | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:06) |
| Groaning the Blues | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:04) |
| If You Were Mine | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:06) |
| Love That Woman | Otis Rush | (3:00) | |
| Jump Sister Bessie | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (2:34) |
| Three Times a Fool | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (2:50) |
| She's a Good 'Un | Otis Rush | (2:49) | |
| It Takes Time | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (2:49) |
| Checking on My Baby | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (2:56) |
| Double Trouble | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (2:43) |
| Keep on Loving Me Baby | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (2:20) |
| All Your Love (I Miss Loving) | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (2:38) |
| My Baby's a Good 'Un | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (2:39) |
| I Can't Quit You Baby [Alternate Take] | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:36) |
| I Can't Quit You Baby [Alternate Take] | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:33) |
| Sit Down Baby [Alternate Take] | Otis Rush | (2:18) | |
| My Love Will Never Die [Alternate Take] | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:07) |
| Groaning the Blues [Alternate Take] | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (3:48) |
| Groaning the Blues [Alternate Take] | Willie Dixon | Otis Rush | (2:42) |
| Three Times a Fool [Alternate Take] | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (2:57) |
| She's a Good 'Un [Alternate Take] | Otis Rush | (3:16) | |
| Keep on Loving Me Baby [Alternate Take] | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (1:36) |
| Double Trouble [Alternate Take] | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (3:35) |
| Double Trouble [Alternate Take] | Otis Rush | Otis Rush | (3:37) |
