James Cotton - Rocks [CD]

James Cotton

James Cotton - Rocks [CD]


Bear Family Records dedicates a CD album in the 'ROCKS' series to James Cotton, one of the most dazzling personalities in the world of blues harmonica. 27 recordings, made between 1953 and 1968, including four numbers from his very first recording session, nine tracks with the Muddy Waters Band, two songs from rare British EPs with Chris Barber and Alexis Korner, 12 recordings with Cotton as bandleader, including a Verve recording (first time on CD). Important, innovative musicians such as Pat Hare, Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, Paul Butterfield, J. T. Brown, Harvey Simmons and Otis Clay can be heard. The extensive booklet contains discographical information on each track, an exciting photo gallery and detailed notes by Martin Hawkins.


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Track Listing

  • My Baby
  • Rocket 88
  • Hold Me In Your Arms
  • Don't Start Me To Talkin'
  • Feelin' Good
  • Straighten Up Baby
  • Cotton Crop Blues
  • She's Got It (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Rock Me (All Night Long) (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Rock Me Mama
  • You Don't Have To Go (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Off The Wall
  • Short Dress Woman (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Oh Why? (I Need You So Bad)
  • Take Your Hands Off Her
  • I Won't Go On (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Jimmy's Jump
  • Meanest Woman (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Lovin' Cup
  • Elevate Me Mama (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Three Harp Boogie
  • I Feel So Good (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Honest I Do
  • Love Me Or Leave Me
  • My Dog Can't Bark (Muddy Waters vcl)
  • Next Time You See Me
  • Cotton Crop Blues