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The Blues – Explore the Heart of a Genre
Want the big picture of blues music? Our The Blues category offers expertly curated compilations, rare reissues, and themed series on CD and vinyl – perfect for new listeners and lifelong fans alike.
From the roots to the city streets
Travel through time and style – from acoustic Delta to electric Chicago blues, from unsung heroes to timeless legends.
Essential listening for every collection
All releases include rich liner notes and restored sound – only at Bear Family Records, your home for historic blues preservation.
The Blues – Explore the Heart of a Genre
Want the big picture of blues music? Our The Blues category offers expertly curated compilations, rare reissues, and themed series on CD and vinyl –...
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Want the big picture of blues music? Our The Blues category offers expertly curated compilations, rare reissues, and themed series on CD and vinyl – perfect for new listeners and lifelong fans alike.
From the roots to the city streets
Travel through time and style – from acoustic Delta to electric Chicago blues, from unsung heroes to timeless legends.
Essential listening for every collection
All releases include rich liner notes and restored sound – only at Bear Family Records, your home for historic blues preservation.
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for many years, R.J. used to live in Minneapolis. Two years ago he moved to California, and that's where his new one was recorded. It sounds a little rougher than the last one. In the spotlight are R.J.'s superb harp technique, but also...
(1951-57 'RPM Records') (75:58/26) Ausgesprochen gute Qualität, da teilweise von erst kürzlich entdeckten Mastern überspielt / very nice sound quality, mastered from the best sources available including some only recently discovered...
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(1993 `Antone's Records') (49:51/14) Eine witzige Kombination von eher Chicago-orientierten Harmonicanummern und ruhigen Soulballaden / a fine blend presenting Chicago style harmonica blues and southern soul. W/ W.C. CLARK / JON MOELLER...
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(1997 'Delmark') (66:54/13) born in '37 this is Wheeler's first solo record. Long-time member of both, Otis Rush's band and Mississippi Heat, he now steps out on his own. His vocals sound rather shy, but his playing is sensible and fiery...
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(1996/EMI Capitol) 48 tracks Complete Aladdin Recordings 1949-52 on 2 CDs (138:57). Floyd Dixon's best recordings are assembled here in this great collection including his best selling cuts.
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mostly originals on her 2nd release for Delmark, soul and blues. A good one. KAREN CARROLL - voc, ROOSEVELT PURIFOY - pno, WALTER SCOTT - gtr, WILLIE SAMUELS - bass, JON HILLER - drums, plus horns. The best musicians transcend styles and...
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(1951-56 'United') (64:58/24) ROBERT ANDERSON & THE CARAVANS, REV. ROBERT BALLINGER, THE LITTLE LUCY SMITH SINGERS, SINGING SAMMY LEWIS. United's gospel catalog was lean but prime. During the '50s, Chicago was gospel's capital, its...
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(1967 'Delmark') (59:30/15) ARTHUR 'BIG BOY' CRUDUP - gtr/voc, EDWARD EL - gtr, DAVE MYERS - bass, The human voice has rarely been as movingly rich as that of Arthur
"Big Boy" Crudup nor has the human experience been so thoroughly...
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Benefit concert for Steve Cushing's 'Blues Before Sunrise' radio show. Rock solid Chicago style blues from one of the city's best-known clubs. For 17 years DJ Steve Cushing has aired Blues Before Sunrise, the 'Blues Heritage Showcase',...
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(1996 'Crossroads') (52:38/13) Louisiana, bekannt für seine Swamps und Hot Sauce, hat immer wieder gute Musiker hervorgebracht, so auch Burton Gaar. Der 1943 in Baton Rouge geborene Bassist, Sänger und Songschreiber überzeugt durch...
Re-issue of his first-ever LP record; contains two previously unissued songs and unissued alternate takes. 'Allison is a member of the elite group of Chicago bluesmen who originated what has become known as the 'West Side' sound'. LUTHER...
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(1947-63 'Delmark') (60:46/19) Um sieben zuvor unveröffentlichte Titel ergänzt, stellt dieses Album nach wie vor eine nicht-repräsentative doch äußerst anschauliche Übersicht dar. Andersweitig unveröffentlichte, erstklassige Aufnahmen /...
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(1995 'Delmark') (59:40/10) this album was receorded 'live', both in the studio and before an supportive audience at a club in Chicago. Karren's got a powerful, expressive voice. The band is in good shape, particularly Moore....
(ACE Records) 21 Tracks - (1951-54 'Modern/RPM') (60:14) Laying in his sick bed at a Los Angeles apartment early this year, the legendary IKE TURNER was recovering from minor surgery on a backside ailment.I was hanging out with Joe...
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(1994 'Delmark') (66:14/11) Nach 60 Jahren sein Album-Debut - verrückt. Hat mit dem Chicagoblues-Klischee nichts am Hut. T-Bone Walker, mit einem Schuß seines alten Weggefährten Nat King Cole. Die Blues Swingers sind eine 9-köpfige...
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(1993 'Delmark') (61:34/13) Höhepunkt: die siebeneinhalbminütige Version des Buddy Guy Klassikers 'A Man And The Blues' mit gefühlvoller Harp / Excellent, contemporary and well-produced. Highlight of the album is his version of the Buddy...
(1992/93 'Delmark') (66:53/14) Ein ganz ausgezeichnetes, sehr traditionell-konservatives Bluesalbum. Ohne Probleme zu empfehlen / 64-year-old harmonica player and singer presenting his debut recordings. Great traditional 50s Chicago...
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(1990 'CrossCut') (56:09/08) 'Recorded live at the Schauburg, Bremen, Germany - October 04, 1990' - Die beiden Robben-Ford Brüder Patrick und Mark mit einem begeisternden Livealbum im Stile der Charles Ford Band. Mit Amark Ford und Andy...
(1977) (51:52/11) Er war einer der letzten großen Slidegitarristen in der Tradition des Elmore James. Ein gutes Chicago Blues Album / he was one of the last slide guitar players in the Elmore James tradition. Good album
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(1949-53 'United') (61:35/22) Super-Saxophon R&B Zusammenstellung von 'Delmark' mit einigen unveröffentlichten Titel / incl. some rare previously unreleased sides. JIMMY FORREST, TEDDY BRENNAN, COZY EGGLESTONE, TAB SMITH, JIMMY COE, DOC...