- Audio CD (Jun 5 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Music Maker
- ASIN: B0006419LO
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #124,231 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. John Henry |
| 2. Crow Jane |
| 3. Going Down the Road Feeling Bad |
| 4. Madison Street Blues |
| 5. Railroad Bill |
| 6. Cripple Creek |
| 7. Johnson Boys |
| 8. Going To the Race Track |
| 9. Lost John |
| 10. Dew Drop |
| 11. Poem |
| 12. Comb Blues |
| 13. One Dime Blues |
| 14. Sourwood Mountain - Mr. Boone Reid |
| 15. Don't Let Your Deal Go Down |
| 16. Railroad Bill |
| 17. Johnson Boys - Mr. Boone Reid |
| 18. John Henry |
| 19. Bully Of the Town |
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4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Indispensable slice of Americana, Nov 11 2006
By Craig Fisher - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Etta Baker with Taj Mahal (Audio CD)
Etta Baker died this past September 2006, leaving behind an underappreciated legacy of wonderful Piedmont style finger-picking guitar. I was totally blown away after hearing this album at a friend's place, only to find out that it was Etta Baker, and then to find out she had passed away just 2 months ago. The first dozen tracks on this all-instrumental CD were cut relatively recently; six with accompaniment by Taj Mahal and six solo tracks. They all have that intimate front porch or living room recording session feel, and if you listen closely you can hear the joyful sounds of feet tapping and arms rhythmically banging against guitars. Ms. Baker and Taj Mahal sound like they've been playing together for decades, breathing mellower, more mature life into traditional classics such as "Railroad Bill" (her best known song), "Going Down the Road Feeling Bad", and "John Henry". She also shines when left to her own devices; check out "Cripple Creek" on which she jams on banjo of all things! If these cuts were not enough to leave you smiling, the final seven tracks include the original 1956 field recordings of Ms. Baker! Several songs are repeats, yet provide an interesting contrast with the more chill, current takes as the originals are significantly more upbeat in tempo. Overall, this is fantastic, timeless music, played with an obvious love for the material and the craft. After listening to Ms. Baker, the feeling is very mutual.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Complaints, Feb 19 2012
By S. Wilde - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Etta Baker with Taj Mahal (Audio CD)
CD arrived promptly and in perfect condition. I attended Taj Mahal performances way back in my college days and recently came up with a hankering to hear his music again.
2 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Etta James and Taj, Dec 28 2007
By M. L. Larson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Etta Baker with Taj Mahal (Audio CD)
Great CD of Etta James. Taj's name appears to be more of a tagline to introduce his fans to her music. Got me so it works! I expected to hear Taj sing or be able to distinguish his guitar playing, but neither happen. Yet I'm captivated by the slow picking, the traditional songs, and the degree of mastery on the guitar. All Etta James signatures I've since discovered. So I can only guess Taj added his name and playing to this CD to widen his fan base musical taste, which is his signature. Works for me. Great music.
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