Various Soul Shots Vol.7 - The First Time I Met The Blues - Urban Blues (LP)

(Rhino Records) 13 tracks - A Collection Of Sixties Soul Classics

A nice selection of classic soul and blues numbers from the 60s, with an emphasis on heavy blues and R&B from the cities. While we remembered this set as being very close to the mainstream, there are a few nice little gems that they dug a little deeper for. A total of 13 tracks, including “Driving Wheel” by Little Junior Parker, “Stormy Monday Blues” and “I Pity The Fool” by Bobby Bland, “Born Under A Bad Sign” by Albert King, “Hi Heel Sneakers” by Tommy Tucker, “Sweet Sixteen” and “The Thrill Is Gone” by BB King, “Mess In' With The Kid” by Junior Wells, ‘Tramp’ by Lowell Fulsom, ‘Homework’ by Otis Rush, ‘The First Time I Met The Blues’ by Buddy Guy, ‘Part Time Love’ by Little Johnny Taylor and ‘Grits Ain't Groveries (All Around The World)’ by Little Milton.