"The Blues… A Real Summit Meeting" 1973

Recorded live at Newport, New York, in 1973, "The Blues…A Real Summit Meeting," is exactly what it professes to be. This two LP set is bursting at the seams with legendary performers. Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Big Mama Thorton, and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson are some of the luminaries… just to drop a few names.

A lot of these folks are no longer with us, but they remain alive and well through the legacy of their music. As it's stated in the liner notes, the people that were part of the blues community had a spirit and friendly competition going on amongst each other. And it wasn't in an egotistical or tit for tat atmosphere at all. That's not what these people were about. They were the real deal, playing the real folk blues.

The vinyl does all of the music justice, and its just as good as any CD that I have ever heard in a live setting. It's a wonderful thing seeing all of this great music given another chance to engage a new audience, and please the loyal faithful all at the same time. Every one of the performers included on this recording had an equally compelling performance to offer. It was a pleasure indeed to have the opportunity to revisit that special night and feel like I was welcomed home by the blues. Given that feeling, and the appreciation I gained for each artist, I cannot say anymore. Get this now, and make sure it's the vinyl version. MuzikMan (Vinyl Reviews)

trax disc 1:

1. Little Red Rooster - 'Big Mama' Thornton 2. Ball and Chain - 'Big Mama' Thornton 3. Smooth Sailing - Jay McShann 4. Confessin' the Blues - Jay McShann 5. They Call Me Mr. Cleanhead - Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson 6. Hold it Right There - Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson 7. Back Door Blues - Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson 8. Kidney Stew Blues - Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson 9. That's Alright Now Mama - Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup

trax disc 2:

1. Honky Tonk Train Blues - Lloyd Glenn 2. After Hours - Lloyd Glenn 3. Pine Tops Boogie Woogie - Lloyd Glenn 4. Long Distance Call - Muddy Waters 5. Where's My Woman Been - Muddy Waters 6. Got My Mojo Workin' - Muddy Waters 7. The Drifter - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown 8. Please Mr. Nixon - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown 9. Outside Help - B.B. King
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