Various artists –

Messing with the blues / various

Ace's previous forays into the back catalogue of Atlantic Records have given US some sparkling compilations of rhythm & blues and soul. The label may not be so readily associated with hard-core blues but it recorded plenty of choice items, as this selection from the first decade or so of the company's existence demonstrates. Here are plenty of blues heavy hitters - Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker and more - mixed with others who are much less well known. The star of the CD is Little Johnny Jones, a hugely talented pianist in the style of Big Maceo Merriweather who died much too young.

Country of Pressing	UK
Artist	Various Artists
Released	2000
Music Genre	Jazz and Pop / Rock
Label	ACE RECORDS UK
Condition	New
UPC	029667177320
SKU	al-029667177320

1.1 Hoy Hoy [Alternate Take] - Johnny Jones
1.2 Up the Line (Doin' the Best I Can) - Johnny Jones
1.3 Chicago Blues - Johnny Jones
1.4 Wait Baby - Johnny Jones
1.5 Hoy Hoy - Johnny Jones
1.6 TV Mama - Joe Turner ; His Blues Kings
1.7 T-Bone Shuffle - T-Bone Walker
1.8 Play on Little Girl - T-Bone Walker
1.9 Bad Blood - Champion Jack Dupree
1.10 Junker's Blues - Champion Jack Dupree
1.11 Bit of Soul - Ray Charles
1.12 Losing Hand - Ray Charles
1.13 Sinner's Prayer - Ray Charles
1.14 After Hour Session
1.15 Climbin' Up to Heaven Blues, Pt. 1
1.16 Cold Love
1.17 Messin' Up - Chuck Norris
1.18 Let Me Know - Chuck Norris
1.19 Guitar Lovin' Man (Lovin' Guitar Man) - John Lee Hooker
1.20 Real Real Gone - John Lee Hooker
1.21 She's a W-O-M-A-N
1.22 Blue Harlem - Tiny Grimes
1.23 Draggin' Hours - Jesse Stone Orchestra
1.24 Break of Day Blues
1.25 Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee - Larry Dale