swap_horiz O.V. Wright - Memphis Unlimited Alternatives

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Ray Charles - The Birth of Soul

The Birth of Soul is a compilation box set collecting Ray Charles recordings for Atlantic Records from 1952 through 1959...

Piano 1991 Atlantic Soul Blues

9.6 Brilliant

2

B.B. King - Live at the Regal

This recording presents B.B. King’s electrifying 1964 performance at the Regal Theatre in Chicago. The album showcases h...

Abc Electric Live 1960S

9.4 Excellent

3

Albert King - Born Under a Bad Sign

Albert King’s “Born Under a Bad Sign” is a seminal 1960s blues album showcasing the guitarist's distinctive style. Recor...

Classic Electric 1960S Stax

9.4 Excellent

4

Etta James - At Last!

Etta James’s 1960 album *At Last!* is a pivotal release showcasing her powerful voice and establishing her as a major fo...

1960S Soulful Female Vocalist Argo

9.4 Excellent

5

Bobby "Blue" Bland - Two Steps from the Blues

Bobby Blue Bland’s “Two Steps from the Blues,” released in 1961, showcases the Memphis blues artist's distinctive vocal...

Duke 1960S Soulful Memphis Blues

9.4 Excellent

6

Son House - Father of the Delta Blues

Father of the Delta Blues is a 1965 album by the American blues musician Son House, released by Columbia Records. It was...

1960S Acoustic Slide Guitar Delta Blues

9.4 Excellent

7

Muddy Waters - At Newport 1960

Muddy Waters – At Newport 1960 is a live recording of Waters’ performance at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival. This album...

Electric Live 1960S Chicago Blues

9.3 Excellent

8

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - East-West

East-West is the second studio album by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, released in 1966. Its title track is an extende...

1960S Influential Electric Blues Chicago Blues

9.3 Excellent

9

Elmore James - The Sky Is Crying

Elmore James’ “The Sky Is Crying” is a landmark 1963 electric blues album showcasing his distinctive slide guitar style....

Electric 1960S Chicago Blues Slide Guitar

9.2 Excellent

10

Dr. John - Gris-Gris

Dr. John – Gris-Gris is a 1968 New Orleans blues album recorded for Atco Records. It’s notable for its deeply psychedeli...

Psychedelic 1960S New Orleans Atco

9.2 Excellent

11

Muddy Waters - The Real Folk Blues

The Real Folk Blues is a 1966 compilation album by Chicago blues musician Muddy Waters, issued by Chess Records. It draw...

Classic 1960S Influential Electric Blues

9.2 Excellent

12

James Carr - You Got My Mind Messed Up

You Got My Mind Messed Up is the 1966 debut album by American soul singer James Carr, recorded for the Goldwax label. It...

Vocal 1966 Soul Blues Goldwax

9.2 Excellent

13

Magic Sam - West Side Soul

Magic Sam’s *West Side Soul* offers a vital snapshot of early 1960s Chicago blues. This Delmark Records album showcases...

Electric 1960S Chicago Blues Delmark

9.1 Excellent

14

Muddy Waters - Fathers and Sons

Muddy Waters’ *Fathers and Sons* (1969) is a significant blues recording featuring collaborations between the legendary...

Collaborative 1960S Chicago Blues Chess

9.1 Excellent

15

Jeff Beck - Truth

Truth is the 1968 debut studio album credited to English guitarist Jeff Beck and performed by the first Jeff Beck Group....

1960S Guitar Driven Influential British Blues

9.1 Excellent

16

Otis Spann - The Blues Never Die!

*The Blues Never Die!* is a 1964 album by Chicago blues pianist and singer Otis Spann, released on Candid Records. Spann...

Piano 1960S Chicago Blues Vocals

8.7 Great

17

Boz Scaggs - Boz Scaggs

Boz Scaggs is the self-titled second studio album by American singer and guitarist Boz Scaggs, released in 1969. It blen...

1960S Guitar Driven Blues Rock Debut

8.3 Great

18

B.B. King - Lucille

Lucille is a 1968 studio album by American blues guitarist and singer B.B. King. Its title refers to Lucille, the name K...

Studio 1960S Guitar Driven Electric Blues

8.2 Great

19

Curtis Salgado - The Beautiful Lowdown

"The Beautiful Lowdown" is a 2016 studio album by American soul blues singer and harmonica player Curtis Salgado. Releas...

Northwestern 2010S Vocals Modern Blues

7.9 Good

20

Latimore - Let's Straighten It Out

Let's Straighten It Out is a 1974 studio album by American blues and soul singer-pianist Latimore, released on the Glade...

Piano 1970S Vocals Soul Blues

7.7 Good