“King of the Slide Guitar”, and Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Elmore James brought something different with him from the Delta: Power. Known for his strident vocals, and his loud, attacking guitar skills, James has had a tremendous influence on rock, R&B, and blues music.

Aiming for a sound “louder than God”, James thrilled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the 1950s until his untimely death in 1963.

His unique sound and virtuosic playing  influenced and inspired a veritable who’s who of guitarists through the proceeding years, most notably Jimi Hendrix, Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer from Fleetwood Mac, and the Rolling Stones.

This fine collection presents the very best of Elmore James’ music, in all its power and glory.

TRACKS

Side A
1    Dust My Broom
2    I Believe
3    Early In The Morning
4    Standing At The Crossroads
5    Dust My Blues
6    Blues Before Sunrise
7    It Hurts Me Too
8    Bobby's Rock (Instrumental)

Side B
1    The Sky Is Crying
2    I Can’t Hold Out
3    The Sun Is Shining 
4    Rollin’ and Tumblin’
5    Done Somebody Wrong
6    Fine Little Mama
7    Shake Your Moneymaker
8    Stranger Blues