the blues

the tenth and penultimate volume in our highly successful mid-priced, remastered series based on b. b. king's original crown lps. 'the blues' was b.b. king's second crown lp. drawn from his rpm singles recorded between 1951 - 1958, this album traces his early development into a world class artist. the six bonus tracks from the vaults come from the same time period. included are three cuts from a withdrawn session for chess records in 1958, and two rpm singles that have never been reissued. notes and compilation, as ever, are courtesy of "the vintage years" b.b. king box set producer, john broven. b.b. king has just celebrated his 80th birthday and is still performing. "the blues" is a welcome addition to his available catalogue.
track listing: 1. why do everything happen to me 2. ruby lee 3. when my heart beats like a hammer 4. don't have to cry aka past day 5. boogie woogie woman 6. early in the morning 7. i want to get married 8. that ain't the way to do it 9. troubles, troubles, troubles 10. don't you want a man like me 11. you know i go for you 12. what can i do 13. sweet little angel 14. don't keep me waiting 15. tickle britches 16. don't break your promise 17. i'm in love 18. bye! bye! baby