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	Various Artists Nothing But the Blues Genres: Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, R&B Track Listings (1) - Disc #1 (725 Tracks By Various Artists) 40 CD box set. Artists include John Lee, 'Sonny Boy' Williamson, Leadbilly, Big Bill Broonzy, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, Mississippi John Hurt, Memphis Minnie, John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Williams and many more. 725 tracks a... more » « less
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Nothing But the Blues
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Proper Box UK
Release Date: 10/31/2000
Album Type: Box set, Import, Original recording remastered
Genres: Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, R&B
Styles: Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, Vocal Blues, Traditional Blues, Regional Blues, Memphis Blues, New Orleans Blues, East Coast Blues, St. Louis Blues, West Coast Blues, Electric Blues, Acoustic Blues, Traditional Folk, Swing Jazz, Traditional Jazz & Ragtime, Bebop, Dixieland, Oldies, Classic R&B
Number of Discs: 40
SwapaCD Credits: 40

Synopsis

Album Description

40 CD box set. Artists include John Lee, 'Sonny Boy' Williamson, Leadbilly, Big Bill Broonzy, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, Mississippi John Hurt, Memphis Minnie, John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Williams and many more. 725 tracks all digitally remastered to enhance the original recordings without manipulating the character of the music. Recorded between 1923 & 1948. 20 double slimline jewel cases housed together in a cardboard box. Measures 8 x 6 x 5 inches approx.

CD Reviews

Best Boxed Set of its kind?

jumpy1 | New York, NY | 03/13/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"10 STARS!!! It's like having a huge collection of vintage LPs from the early- to mid-20th century. 10 CDs with an average 17-18 songs per, with superb remastering. There are so many artists -- some big names and some not, but all choices on this set are notable. Lyrics go from the sublime to the hilarious: "I sent my woman a $20 bill ... If that don' bring her back, my shotgun prob'ly will" ... the masterful guitar, piano and voices are as remarkable today as they were then."

Blues at it's best

D. Weinberg | Atlanta | 06/11/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This compelation is one of the most complete early blues recordings from it's infancy ( 1923-1948 )that I have found in one buy.It's all original recordings in there true bluesy sound that brings out what blues is all about, true heartfelt,booze drinking,spouse cheating best.From Sonny Boy Williamson to Muddy Waters to Bukka White to John Lee Hooker to Memphis Minnie. It's all here. You think jeez 40 cd's ?? But there are doubled so it's only 20cd's ( case wise ) of the best blues..You can't go wrong.."

Awesome collection!!

ola kotys | ny, ny United States | 11/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Simply one of the best collections of early blues."