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Otis Rush - Essential Collection: The Classic Cobra Recordings 1956-1958 CD


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Recorded in Chicago, Illinois between 1956 & 1958. Includes liner notes by Neil Slaven.

The title says it all. This is the essential Otis Rush, the singles recorded for Eli Toscano's Cobra label between 1956 and 1958. If Rush had never recorded another note, his legendary status would remain intact based solely on these recordings. Backed by players like Willie Dixon and Little Walter, it's Rush's impassioned vocals and stinging guitar lines that make "I Can't Quit You Baby," "All Your Love (I Miss Loving)," and "Double Trouble" the classics they are. In addition to the A- and B-sides of all eight singles released by Cobra, eight alternate takes are included, four more than the Paula edition of this material released in 1991. Along with a slightly better transfer from the original tapes, this is not only one of the best places to start for someone getting interested in the blues, but a vital part of any blues collection. Outstanding. ~ Sean Westergaard

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Personnel: Otis Rush (vocals, guitar); Ike Turner (guitar); Little Walter, Big Walter Horton (harmonica); Harold Ashby (saxophone); Little Brother Montgomery (piano); Willie Dixon (bass instrument); Al Duncan (drums).

Cobra Recordings:1956-58

Essential Collection: The Classic Cobra Recordings 1956-1958 Music

Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Blues CDs, Chicago Blues
Label	Fuel 2000
Orig Year	2000
All Time Product Rank	31,284
CD Universe Part number	1044864
Catalog number	061077
Discs	1
Release Date	Sep 19, 2000
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Mono
Producer	Willie Dixon
Recording Time	74 minutes
Personnel	Willie Dixon - bass instrument Al Duncan - drums Ike Turner - guitar Little Walter Big Walter Horton - harmonica Otis Rush - vocals, guitar Harold Ashby - saxophone Little Brother Montgomery - piano

Otis Rush - Essential Collection: The Classic Cobra Recordings 1956-1958 Songs

Trk

Song

Time

Price

I Can't Quit You Baby * See All 22

with Take 3

3:08

$0.99

(From different album)

Sit Down Baby See All 7

Violent Love See All 9

My Love Will Never Die * See All 14

4:32

$0.99

(From different album)

Groaning The Blues See All 10
with Take 3

If You Were Mine See All 9

Love That Woman * See All 8

2:58

$0.99

(From different album)

Jump Sister Bessie See All 8

Three Times a Fool See All 14

She's a Good 'Un See All 11
with Take 4

It Takes Time * See All 11

3:27

$0.99

(From different album)

Checking on My Baby * See All 10

2:37

$0.99

(Different version)

Double Trouble * See All 17
with Take 3

5:11

$0.99

(From different album)

Keep on Loving Me Baby * See All 13

$0.99

(From different album)

All Your Love (I Miss Loving) * See All 26

7:07

$0.99

(Different version)

She's a Good 'Un See All 11
with Take 4

I Can't Quit You Baby * See All 22

3:08

$0.99

(From different album)

Little Red Rooster (Sit Down Baby) * See All 6

4:41

$0.99

(Different version)

Groaning The Blues See All 10

My Love Will Never Die * See All 14

4:32

$0.99

(From different album)

She's a Good 'Un See All 11

Three Times a Fool See All 14

Double Trouble * See All 17

5:11

$0.99

(From different album)

Sit Down Baby See All 7

(*)	MP3 for this song is from a different CD. Listen to the sound sample to be sure this is the version you're looking for.

Essential Collection: The Classic Cobra Recordings 1956-1958 Music Review

Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) 4 stars

3 stars The Golden years of the Blues
In this collection of blues, Otis Rush displays the vocal and instrumental talent similar to Freddy King. His style is somewhat more homespun, especially with numbers like She's a Good'un.The sound recording is not perfect but the feeling is there.This C.D. is a must for any serious Blues fan.
Submitted by a reviewer (Hobart Tasmania AUSTRALIA>)
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5 stars Seminal
If you've never heard this early stuff - '56-'58 - before, give it a listen and see if you hear Michael Bloomfield, Peter Green, Paul Butterfield and many other blues artists that emerged in the 60's! Listen to Fleetwood Mac's (Peter Green) Love That Burns and then listen to Rush's Double Trouble! This is seminal stuff that influenced hundreds of blues guitarists and other blues artists as well. I hear Bloomfield licks in My Baby Is A Good 'Un and Groaning The Blues is the classic Butterfield style. Absolutely necessary for a complete blues collection!
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