Jimmy Reed : The Very Best of Jimmy Reed -- Blues Masters
Genre: Blues	Dates: 1953-1963

The blues don’t get any more laid-back addictive than Reed’s. The man supposedly could barely play and needed his wife to whisper lyrics in his ear at sessions, but if you look at the rapport of the early bands of guys like Jagger, Clapton, Page, and Townshend, they were chock full of his songs. Come to think of it, if you’ve ever seen the legendary Elvis Presley 1968 Comeback Special, the King and his band just can’t quit playing “Baby What You Want Me to Do.” So check this out, get out your guitar or harmonica or both, and learn a few. Another case study in the inadequacy of sheer technique in creating great communal art, folks. See also: Hound Dog Taylor.

Playlist:

1. High And Lonesome
2. You Don't Have To Go
3. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
4. I Ain't Got You
5. You've Got Me Dizzy
6. Little Rain
7. Honest I Do
8. Odds And Ends
9. Ends And Odds
10. Going To New York
11. Take Out Some Insurance
12. Baby What You Want Me To Do
13. Hush-Hush
14. Big Boss Man
15. Bright Lights Big City
16. Oh John
17. Shame Shame Shame