This 1996 compilation captures James's raw energy and electrifying slide guitar at its peak, offering a definitive look at his contributions to blues and R&B.
- The album was released on February 14, 1996, by the Roots label.
- It features material that defined Elmore James's signature electrified slide guitar style.
- Roots is a label known for reissuing classic blues and R&B recordings.
Elmore James was a pioneering electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known for his raw, electrifying slide guitar work and influential adaptations of Robert Johnson songs. He rose to prominence in the 1950s with his distinctive "brush fire" blues sound.
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