Elmore James - Pickin' The Blues - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Elmore James - Definitive [COMPACT DISCS] 2 Pack date 10/18/2017

Following our success with the mid-price Crown reissues by B.B. King and Howling Wolf, Ace Records presents the classic Elmore James Crown LP with bonus tracks. The original 1960 , with the foxiest of covers, introduced Elmore James's intense vocals and slide guitar to legions of young blues fans everywhere. He is now venerated as one of the greatest bluesmen of all time. The eight bonus tracks feature three singles relevant to the LP, with the other five cuts coming from the top-class Chicago sessions. Of particular note is the stand-out piano work of the wonderful Little Johnny Jones. 2005.

The legendary blues guitarist and vocalist Elmore James is presented here on this 12 track compilation featuring some of his best known performances including “Dust My Broom,” “The Sky Is Crying,” “It Hurts Me Too” and other iconic classics. All selections have been newly remastered.