With the confusing plethora of Elmore James discs out on the market, this is truly the place to start, featuring the best of his work culled from several labels. Highlights include James' original recording of "Dust My Broom," "It Hurts Me Too," "T.V. Mama" (with Elmore backing Big Joe Turner), and the title track, one of the best slow blues ever created. Slide guitar doesn't get much better than this, making this particular compilation not only a perfect introduction to Elmore's music, but an essential piece for any blues collection. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
Willie Dixon (Bass), Sam Myers (Harmonica), Sam Myers (Drums), Eddie Taylor (Guitar), Eddie Taylor (Guitar (Bass)), Big Joe Turner (Composer), Big Joe Turner (Vocals), Big Joe Turner (Performer), Robert Palmer (Compilation Producer), Danny Moore (Trumpet), Johnny Jones (Piano), London (Composer), Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams (Sax (Baritone)), Homesick James Williamson (Bass), Homesick James Williamson (Guitar), Johnny Acey (Piano), James Austin (Producer), James Austin (Compilation Producer), Fred Below (Drums), Wayne Bennett (Guitar), J.T. Brown (Sax (Tenor)), Sammy Lee Bully (Bass), Sonny Cohn (Trumpet), Mack Easton (Sax (Baritone)), Belton Evans (Drums), Charles Hamilton (Bass), Henry "Sneaky Joe" Harris (Drums), Ike Turner (Bass), Ike Turner (Guitar), Ike Turner (Piano), Ike Turner (Sax (Alto)), Ike Turner (Sax (Baritone)), Ike Turner (Sax (Tenor)), Grady "Fats" Jackson (Sax (Tenor)), Elmore James (Guitar), Elmore James (Composer), Elmore James (Vocals), Elmore James (Main Performer), William Johnson (Guitar), Josea (Composer), Ransom Knowling (Bass), Willard McDaniel (Piano), Daniel Moore (Trumpet), King Mose (Drums), Ted Myers (Research), Frock O'Dell (Drums), Odie Payne (Drums), Gary Peterson (Research), Jim Pogo Richardson (Bass), Riff Ruffin (Guitar), Jesse Sailes (Drums), Red Saunders (Drums), Marshall Sehorn (Composer), Jimmy Spruill (Guitar), Johnny Big Moose Walker (Piano), Leonard Ware (Bass), Sonny Boy Williamson (Harmonica), Willie Johnson (Bass), Willie Johnson (Guitar), Danny Moore (Trumpet), Jimmy Richardson (Bass), Geoff Gans (Artwork), Geoff Gans (Art Direction), Bill Greensmith (Photography), John Williams (Drums), Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm (Bass), Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm (Sax (Alto)), Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm (Sax (Baritone)), Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm (Sax (Tenor)), Rachel Gutek (Design), Patrick Milligan (Research), Dave Booth (Research), Robert Palmer (Producer), Robert Palmer (Liner Notes), Robert Palmer (Compilation Producer), Steve Franz (Liner Notes), Steve Franz (Research Supervisor), Robert Page (Liner Notes), Sammy Spruill (Guitar), Bob Fisher (Remastering)
