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Skip James is one of the InchMount RushmoreInch historical blues figures ranking at the very top of the blues pyramid with the likes of Charlie Patton. Included here are Skip's complete total early recordings (18 tracks) are presented here in dramatically improved new fidelity that offer even more testimony to his greatness. Also included are 4 bonus tracks by fellow Mississippean blues legend Son House. Album Tracks 1. Cypress Grove Blues 2. If You Haven't Any Hay Get on Down the Road 3. Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues 4. Special Rider Blues 5. Devil Got My Woman 6. I'm So Glad 7. Cherry Ball Blues 8. 22-20 Blues 9. Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader 10. Hard Luck Child 11. Little Calf and Cow Is Gonna Die Blues 12. Illinois Blues 13. Drunken Spree 14. Four O'Clock Blues 15. How Long Buck 16. Yola My Blues Away 17. Be Ready When He Comes 18. What Am I to Do Blues 19. Son House - My Black Mama Part I 20. Son House - My Black Mama Part 2 21. Son House - Walkin' Blues 22. Son House - Dry Spell Blues Part I
