Otis Rush – The Essential Otis Rush (2000/2006/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:14:38 minutes | 738 MB | Genre: Blues
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: Qobuz | Front Cover | © COBRA RECORDS
The title says it all. This is the essential Otis Rush, the singles recorded for Eli Toscano’s Cobra label between 1956 and 1958. If Rush had never recorded another note, his legendary status would remain intact based solely on these recordings. Backed by players like Willie Dixon and Little Walter, it’s Rush’s impassioned vocals and stinging guitar lines that make “I Can’t Quit You Baby,” “All Your Love (I Miss Loving),” and “Double Trouble” the classics they are. In addition to the A- and B-sides of all eight singles released by Cobra, eight alternate takes are included, four more than the Paula edition of this material released in 1991. Along with a slightly better transfer from the original tapes, this is not only one of the best places to start for someone getting interested in the blues, but a vital part of any blues collection. Outstanding.
Tracklist:
01 – I Can’t Quit You Baby
02 – Sit Down Baby
03 – Violent Love
04 – My Love Will Never Die
05 – Groaning The Blues
06 – If You Were Mine
07 – Love That Woman
08 – Jump Sister Bessie
09 – Three Times A Fool
10 – She’s A Good ‘Un
11 – It Takes Time
12 – Checking On My Baby
13 – Double Trouble
14 – Keep On Loving Me Baby
15 – All Your Love (I Miss Loving)
16 – My Baby Is A Good ‘Un
17 – I Can’t Quit You Baby (Take 3)
18 – Sit Down Baby (Take 2)
19 – Groaning The Blues (Take 3)
20 – My Love Will Never Die (Take Unknown)
21 – She’s A Good ‘Un (Take 4)
22 – Three Times A Fool (Take Unknown)
23 – Double Trouble (Take 3)
24 – Sit Down Baby (Take Unknown)
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