A raspy-voiced Louisiana singer and guitarist, Slim was the brother-in-law of Slim Harpo and released his debut single in 1954 for the Feature label but reaped more acclaim a few years later during his time at Excello, an R&B imprint of Ernie Youngs Nashboro label. The Jimmy Rogers All Stars Band (Jeff Healey, Kim Wilson, Eric Clapton and more) Blues, Blues Blues. Rory Block When a woman gets the blues Sweet! JB is a blues hack who can only play fast but has very little feel or soul. Contemporary Blues. Hooker & Heat is one of the greatest blues records ever. He patented an earthy electric delta blues sound that was inspired by Robert Johnson (whom he knew) and Tampa Red. Down and Out Blues Sonny Boy Williamson (1959) Highlights include the US R&B chart-topper, Bo Diddley, its B-side Im A Man, and Road Runner.. Bo is one of the greats and unfortunately very underappreciated. Side A consists of a sole feature from 070 Shake while Side B sees an assist from Mahalia. I love that album but its rock, not blues. And how the hell did you not include Jimmy Pages work with Led Zeppelin? Grammys would come later in her career and help to crown her the queen of contemporary blues, but Turn Up The Heat captures her at the start of what became a storied musical journey. American audiences wouldnt know who any of these artists are today if he hadnt exposed them to the world, and we certainly wouldnt be aware of the blues greats who inspires them to pick up their respective instruments. And I do believe the late, great BB King would disagree with you. Clapton is good. Love seeing a list like this and watch people speak of their favorites and how could they miss.!? Let us know in the comments below. Maybe Mose Allison could be dropped, or one of the BB Kings albums. Plus the fact Ronnie plays ever note like it is his last! Geoffrey Arnold Beck (24 June 1944 - 10 January 2023) was an English guitarist. Fords guitar playing steeped in the blues lexicon but augmented by rock power and jazz harmonic sophistication is unimpeachable on a 12-song selection that includes a slow, sizzling version of Etta James I Just Want To Make Love To You.. My 21st Century Blues is the ultimate act of catharsis, full of big emotions expressed with revealing honesty. Hells Session and Wang Dang Doodle by Livin Blues. He had big shoes to fill, but the Welwyn Garden City-born youngster immediately made a lasting impact with his intuitive grasp of the blues language. Gotta agree with that. And, of course, pretty much everything by Wolf and Muddy. B. Adele 's 21 is the best-selling album of the 21st century to date, with sales of over 31 million copies worldwide. I miss Duane. Wouldnt have suffered from a mention of Savoy Brown though? I agree. Sams repertoire includes some fine original material as well as energized retoolings of blues standards and tunes by Robert Johnson, B. Among the abundant highlights are some of Reeds most commercially successful tunes, including Aint That Lovin You Baby, Bright Lights, Big City, and You Got Me Dizzy. Those influenced by Reeds music included Elvis Presley, and the UK beat groups, The Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds. Bomba Estreo, 'Deja' The Colombian duo Bomba Estreo released "Deja" as a series of EPs tied to the ancient elements: water, air, fire, earth.. Styles. Strong Persuader, his fourth long-player recorded three years later, went double platinum in the USA, where it peaked at No. I should My ugly complex beautiful mosaic formed from broken pieces of glass from the last seven years of my life. Jack Bruce (though you do have a Cream album)? And you are an expert? Listen to 100 Years Of The Blues on Apple Music and Spotify, and scroll down for our list of the best blues albums ever. I agree and was going to post the same. Big Mama Thornton with Muddy Waters Band I have 28 of them and I feel pretty good about that. Re; the Allman Brothers. John Luries Legendary Marvin Pontiac Good list, but disappointed that Roomful Of Blues nor Duke Robillard were on it. I am prepared to ignore your future posts if you continue with American and English biases and continue ignoring Canada and other countries. Though he was a talented multi-instrumentalist who could play guitar and piano, Arkansas-born Frost rose to prominence as a harmonica specialist mentored by the legendary blues harp blower, Sonny Boy Williamson. The albums opening song Samson & Delilah was later covered by Peter, Paul & Mary and the Grateful Dead. Led Zepplin First album Eric Bibb ??? Possessing a voice that the LPs liner notes liken to gravel through a swamp, Taylor dishes up eleven tunes co-produced by and featuring the eloquent fingerboard work of guitarist Mighty Joe Young. What about all the albums He produced on the Blue Sky label performing with Muddy Waters? Their recording Projections still holds up well although possibly not among the Top 100. Including blues standards as well as compelling versions of Hopkins signature tunes Mojo Hand and Short Haired Woman, the concert reveals the Lone Star state bluesman to be an engaging and humorous raconteur as well as a mesmerizing musician. Other standouts included Fried Hockey Boogie and the anti-drug message song, Amphetamine Annie. Though considered a rock group and beloved by the hippies and Woodstock generation, Canned Heats musical DNA was deeply rooted in the blues. The youngest of three regal-named bluesmen, this Texas-born, Chicago-raised singer and guitarist began his career in the 1950s. George Thoroughgood? Burnside's follow-up to his 1998 breakout album Come On In, Wish I Was In Heaven is a return to his earlier, roots-based Mississippi Hill Country blues sound. He has a lot of great records. Orangedroog65. From Greenville, South Carolina, this much-garlanded singer and guitarist was also an accomplished actor and vociferous Civil Rights activist who found favor in the Whitehouse during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. YES too many Blues-Rock releases and BLUES FOR A ROTTEN AFTERNOON isnt even on the list, so THAT tells me the compilers are just kids. there were probably about 20 people there, and each time after it became more and more crowded ,not because we were awakened to the music by Elvis,Mick and Keith , and Clapton Calling Card Rory Gallagher (1976) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv370LpF0cU Stackerset out to find the best albums of the 21st century, compiling data from Metacritic(as of October 2022). Key Track: Baby Please Dont Go, From Montgomery, Alabama, Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton is a one-hit-wonder whose claim to fame was her two-million-selling single, Hound Dog, a Leiber-Stoller tune which spent seven weeks at the summit of the US R&B chart in 1953 and was later covered by Elvis Presley. John McVie. Key Track: Good Morning, School Girl. I would include Howling Wolf The London Sessions among others. Theyre a big favourite in our house. I LOVE it ALL. He has every right to a place on this list. Amongst its gems is the carefree title song, the earthy I Crave Pigmeat with washboard accompaniment, and the storytelling ballad Homesick and Lonesome Blues, a vehicle for Fullers scything slide guitar. His self-titled Folkways album helped revitalize Hopkins ailing career, putting him back into the big time. Excellent. They changed how we heard pop, and changed what pop meant in the new millennium. I like them, but they dont belong anywhere near this list. When I 1st heard Groeten uit Grolloo I was hooked , have many records of their music. Notably Canadas Downchild (a.k.a. Fourteen of them can be found on this superb introductory compilation from 1978 (housed within an eye-catching Robert Crumb-drawn cover) which spans the years 1935 to 1939 and functions as a compelling showcase of Fullers unique singing and guitar playing. There are 4 albums by Dutch Bluesbands that I would ad to the list: The 15 best blues albums of the 2000's - Rate Your Music DJ_LuPe lists The 15 best blues albums of the 2000's A list by DJ_LuPe Categories: 2000s, Genre [List557744] | +1 | Log in to suggest an addition Only one album per artist, in chronological order. 2. A revered harmonica player and singer from Mississippi, Musselwhite made his debut with this classic album, which blurred the narrow divide between blues and rock music, especially on boogie-based songs such as Chicken Shack. The 12-song set mainly contained original material but also included a haunting blues reconfiguration of jazzman Duke Pearsons Cristo Redemptor(sic). ALSO, guys: Where the heck is THE BEST OF MUDDY WATERS (also known as Sail On in reissue). Apologies, a couple of the artists I mentioned are on the list! The music ranges from songs associated with blues acts Ray Charles, Sonny Boy Williamson and Albert King to rock groups Traffic, The Band, and Cream. Although his craggy voice is mostly framed by slick, contemporary production values (courtesy of looped beats and DJ scratches), the music still resonates with an authentic, Mississippi delta-steeped blues feel. Thank you! 6 in the UK albums chart, Clapton left to form Cream shortly afterwards. Early 21st Century Blues is an album by the Canadian alt-country band Cowboy Junkies, released in 2005. Allman Bros.? They did say they scoured magazines and the internet for picks, which tells me that they dont have a clue. 20. The eight selections on this LP released 25 years after his demise were recorded in Chicago and showcased his plaintive high voice and intricate guitar accompaniment. The Powder Blues, The Jeff Healey Band, Colin James and there are others I am not able to list as well. Robert Nighthawk Live on Maxwell Street 1964. Thanks, enjoyed reading this. Dont forget to mention Steve Stills who was also a big part of the Super Session album. This music accompanied me through my bluest blues, crafted unapologetically and fearlessly with love and tears, and now I can . George Buddy Guy is a Louisiana-born singer with a declamatory vocal style who is much-admired for his pyrotechnical electric guitar playing. Naturally JJ Cale (1972) Mick Fleetwood. Few people had heard of Robert Johnson prior to the 1960s. Little Walter playing with their back up on Checkin it out is a sensational album. I like to add Watermelon Slim and the Workers 2006 album and their The Wheel Man 2007 CD. Johnny Winter Third Degree Im a bit sad that I dont have it anymore. Maybe you did research but you seem biased to American and English whites as well as universally recognized blues artists! Canned Heat/John Lee Hooker Hooker and Heat. "Hard Out Here." 4. Sure, some of those cross overs were not exactly bad by any means, but I dont know that they belong on this list. Neil Youngs soundtrack for Dead Man Something from Audience? It has long been regarded as one of the greatest and most influential blues albums ever. Ive never been too much into blues, but I thought he was pretty great. Great list, these must also be close to being on it: We all have our own ideas for those who do and dont qualify for inclusion in this list but I am just grateful that so many artists and albums are listed by the compilers and the mailers because there are some I missed, until now. Genre. Its AWESOME! Her third album 25, is also on the list with sales of over 23 million copies. 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