Looking for Blues with High Fidelity


I recently listened to Eric Clapton’s “Me and Mr. Johnson” and really appreciated the guitar playing and the quality of the recording.  What are some of your favorite Blues recordings?

kentroller

In general, one good label to set your sights on for well- engineered blues recordings is the Audioquest label. 

Good call @starlightdiamond.  I really enjoy Robert Lucas on Audioquest, "Luke and the Locomotives" and "Completely Blue".

@77jovian, and somebody else mentioned Mighty Sam McClain, “Give it up For Love”

This album won many awards and was chosen Blues album of the month, or was it year? can't remember. Great sound quality.

My fav. track: Too Proud  (turn the volume up and hear the Hammond organ add power and depth)

B.B. King: Lucille

Lightnin' Hopkins: Goin' Away

Son House: Father Of Folk Blues

Muddy Waters: Folk Singer

Terry Evans: Puttin' It Down

Junior Wells: Hoodoo Man Blues

Otis Span: Good Morning Mr Blues

Jimmy Witherspoon: Evening Blues

Mighty Sam McClain: Give It Up To Love

Robert Cray: Strong Persuader

Lightnin' Hopkins/Brownie McGhee/Sonny Terry: Blues Hoot