- Audio CD (Jun 1 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered
- Label: Mca
- ASIN: B00005B7GU
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | LP Record
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #235,292 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Love You Like A Woman |
| 2. I Love A Lover Like Yoiu |
| 3. Don't Mess With The Messer |
| 4. I Don't Care Who Knows |
| 5. Wang Dang Doodle |
| 6. I'm A Little Mixed Up |
| 7. Nitty Gritty |
| 8. Fire |
| 9. Whatever I Am, You Made Me |
| 10. Twenty-Nine Ways (To My Baby's Door) |
| 11. Insane Asylum |
| 12. Yes, It's Good For You |
| 13. Love Sick Tears (Previously Unreleased) |
| 14. He Always Knocks Me Out (Previously Unreleased) |
Product Description
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To point out that Koko Taylor is the queen of Chicago blues is a bit like mentioning that the sky is blue: it's something that anyone with a passing familiarity with the genre knows, even if they've been living under a rock for the past 30 years. This record is a reissue of her self-titled 1969 debut, which definitively marked the beginning of her reign. In truth, she'd already been making waves on the scene for several years, teaming with producer Willie Dixon to record the classics "I Got What It Takes" and "What Kind of Man Is This" in 1964, but this album includes what would become her signature tune, "Wang Dang Doodle," recorded in 1965. Other songs that would develop a permanent association with Taylor's gut-deep, growling delivery include "I Love a Lover Like You" and the salty "Twenty-Nine Ways," but there are other gems here as well. Not the least of these is the downright spooky duet "Insane Asylum," with Dixon, as well as the previously unreleased "Love Sick Tears" and "He Always Knocks Me Out." The record also includes session appearances from some of the other household names of Chicago blues; Sunnyland Slim, Buddy Guy, Johnny Shines, Walter Horton, and, yes, Dixon himself doing bass and vocal duties. Although some of the material is somewhat dated, there's a timeless quality to Taylor's performance that illustrates why she's reigned for so long. --Genevieve Williams
Album Description
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent example of the potential of Koko Taylor, July 14 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Koko Taylor (Audio CD)
When I first heard Koko's amazing ability to sing, I was astonished! Koko has the ability to reach down into the soul of the blues, and give an edge never before seen by a blues performer. She is an inspiration to classical blues, and I think this album, which was recorded in the late 60's gives way to a whole new generation of blues singing. I would highly suggest to the avid blues enthuist to at least listen to a sample of Koko's songs and see for yourself. If the blues are not in your soul, you cannot enjoy some of the best female vocalist blues of this century.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, gritty 60s sides by the Queen of Chicago blues, Sep 29 2004
By Docendo Discimus - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Koko Taylor (Audio CD)
Released by Chess subsidiary Checker in 1969, Koko Taylor's eponymous LP debut compiles twelve singles recorded and released between 1965 and 1969 (plus two newly added bonus tracks).Cora Walton, as her real name is, was "discovered" by Chess recording artist and resident songsmith Willie Dixon, and Dixon is everywhere in this album: Bassist, songwriter, composer, arranger, backing vocalist, and Taylor's duet partner on the athmospheric "Insane Asylum".
This album is a terrific place to start for those just getting acquainted with the reigning Queen of Chicago blues. It opens with the gritty, soul-flavoured "Love You Like A Woman", and from there it goes from highlight to highlight, rounding up a slew of classic blues and R&B singles, "Wang Dang Doodle", "Don't Mess With The Messer", and "Twenty-Nine Ways" among them. And lesser known songs like the swaggering "I Love A Lover Like You" and the slinky "Whatever I Am You Made Me" are no less magnificent.
There is not a single clunker here, in fact, and Koko Taylor is expertly backed by men like Sunnyland Slim and Lafayette Leake (both keyboards), Buddy Guy, Johnny Shines and Matt "Guitar" Murphy (guitars - duh), and harpist Walter Horton, whose smouldering playing on "Twenty-Nine Ways" and "I Love A Lover Like You" is pure gold.
This is one of the finest LPs in the Chess catalogue, and a terrific overview of Taylor's early Chess sides. Especially now that "What it Takes - the Chess Sides" is no longer in print. Fans of classic Chicago blues in general, and of Koko Taylor in particular, should get themselves a copy right away!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What we can do?Jus't clap our hands!, July 4 2000
By Ricardo Neves Gonzalez - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Koko Taylor (Audio CD)
Koko Taylor is an amazing blues woman,and was superb on this cd.She have one of the most fantastic nasal tone voice of all of the history of the music! The participation of great Willie Dixon enriched this,with great performances and great lyrics. Highly recomended for those that like good,really good and intense music!
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