giant step / de ole folks at home

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Gatefold sleeve

Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home is the third studio album by American Blues artist Taj Mahal. A double album, the first disc (Giant Step) is electric, while the second (De Ole Folks at Home) is acoustic.

The nine cuts on Giant Step feature support from the instrumental trio of Jessie Ed Davis (guitar/keyboards), Gary Gilmore (bass) and Chuck Blackwell (drums). The arrangements are unique and offer the artist's distinctive approach.

Those who are searching for an introduction when discovering Taj Mahal's voluminous catalogue are encouraged to consider Giant Step as a highly recommended starting point.

Track Listing

SIDE A

GIANT STEP

• AIN'T GWINE WHISTLE DIXIE
• TAKE A GIANT STEP
• GIVE YOUR WOMAN WHAT SHE WANTS
• GOOD MORNING LITTLE SCHOOL GIRL
• YOU'RE GONNA NEED SOMEBODY ON YOUR BOND

SIDE B

• SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD
• FARTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD
• KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF HER
• BACON FAT

SIDE C

DE OLE FOLKS AT HOME

• LININ' TRACK
• COUNTRY BLUES #1
• WILD OX MOAN
• LIGHT RAIN BLUES
• A LITTLE SOULFUL TUNE
• CANDY MAN
• CLUCK OLD HEN

SIDE D

• COLORED ARISTOCRACY
• BLIND BOY RAG
• STAGGER LEE
• CAJUN TUNE
• FISHIN' BLUES
• ANNIE'S LOVER