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Though KING OF THE COUNTRY BLUES is the definitive Blind Lemon Jefferson collection, THE BEST OF still packs 23 tracks of some of the best country blues ever put to tape. There is some crossover between the two discs, including Jefferson classics like "Rabbit Foot Blues" and "See That My Grave's Kept Clean" (complete with Jefferson's simulation of church bells on guitar). But BEST OF contains several essential tracks not on KING OF, including the provocative "Bed Spring Blues," "Jack O' Diamond Blues" with its dreamy, free-floating tempo, and the rag-like "Dry Southern Blues." The wrenching "'Lectric Chair Blues," and the spiritual "I Want to be Like Jesus in My Heart"--neither of which are on KING OF--are here as well.
The sources for these recordings were original 78s--most of which were quite rare and in poor repair. Despite meticulous remastering, then, the sound quality is quite patchy, with a great deal of hiss and crackle. Nevertheless, Jefferson's plaintive, deeply soulful tenor and dazzling six-string technique (in which folk figures, blazing embellishments, boogie patterns, and funky ostinatos are blended together in a seamless, intoxicating style) can be heard and appreciated. This is utterly essential, classic country blues of the first order.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Audio Remasterer: Richard Nevins.
Liner Note Author: Stephen Calt. Best Of Blind Lemon Jefferson Music Best Of Blind Lemon Jefferson Songs | 1. | Match Box Blues | $0.99 | |
| 2. | That Crawlin' Baby Blues | |
| 3. | Hot Dogs | $0.99 | |
| 4. | Corinna Blues | |
| 5. | Rambler Blues | |
| 6. | Rabbit Foot Blues | $0.99 | |
| 7. | Dry Southern Blues | |
| 8. | 'Lectric Chair Blues | |
| 9. | One Dime Blues | |
| 10. | Got the Blues | |
| 11. | See That My Grave Is Kept Clean  | $0.99 | |
| 12. | He Arose from the Dead | |
| 13. | Black Horse Blues | |
| 14. | Prison Cell Blues | $0.99 | |
| 15. | Booster Blues | |
| 16. | Bed Springs Blues | |
| 17. | Jack O'Diamond Blues | |
| 18. | Beggin Back | |
| 19. | Wartime Blues | |
| 20. | Easy Rider Blues | $0.99 | |
| 21. | How Long | |
| 22. | Long Lonesome Blues | |
| 23. | I Want to Be Like Jesus in My Heart | |
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