- Category: Music » Blues » Chicago Blues
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: October 25, 2004
- Number of Discs: 3
- Label: Snapper
- UPC: 0803415572823
- WAPI (Tower ID): 106771102
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #27508 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #559 in Blues (See Top 100 Blues Bestsellers)
- #67 in Chicago Blues (See Top 100 Chicago Blues Bestsellers)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Essential Boss Man, The" by Jimmy Reed to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Essential Boss Man, The"Browse more products related to "Jimmy Reed"ReviewMojo (p.111) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[F]ans of the Big Boss Man should be placated by this definitive collection..." Product noteOne of the most accessible figures in blues history, singer/guitarist Jimmy Reed soared to a remarkably high level of popularity, not because of any flashy style or unique approach, but because of his assured, straightforward take on the genre. This excellent three-disc set offers up 75 examples of the Missouri-born performer's appeal, culling tracks from his tenure on Vee-Jay Records from 1953 to '66. A prolific songwriter, Reed wrote most of the tunes on THE ESSENTIAL BOSS MAN, including much-covered hits such as "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby," "Baby, What You Want Me to Do," and the indelible "Bright Lights, Big City," which employs the harmony vocals of his wife, "Mama" Reed, to wonderful effect. Among the many other highlights of the compilation are "Take Out Some Insurance" and "Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth," both of which showcase Reed's amiable singing and no-frills guitar work. Though THE ESSENTIAL BOSS MAN may be a bit daunting to newcomers, it's easily one of the finest Reed collections on the market. Album DescriptionOne of the most accessible figures in blues history, singer/guitarist Jimmy Reed soared to a remarkably high level of popularity, not because of any flashy style or unique approach, but because of his assured, straightforward take on the genre. This excellent three-disc set offers up 75 examples of the Missouri-born performer's appeal, culling tracks from his tenure on Vee-Jay Records from 1953 to '66. A prolific songwriter, Reed wrote most of the tunes on THE ESSENTIAL BOSS MAN, including much-covered hits such as "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby," "Baby, What You Want Me to Do," and the indelible "Bright Lights, Big City," which employs the harmony vocals of his wife, "Mama" Reed, to wonderful effect. Among the many other highlights of the compilation are "Take Out Some Insurance" and "Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth," both of which showcase Reed's amiable singing and no-frills guitar work. Though THE ESSENTIAL BOSS MAN may be a bit daunting to newcomers, it's easily one of the finest Reed collections on the market. If You Enjoy "Essential Boss Man, The (Import) (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Essential Boss Man, The (Import) (CD)" by Jimmy ReedThere are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Chicago Blues BestsellersExplore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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