Best Of Johnny Winter

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This 16-track anthology spans the first decade of albino Texas blues guitarist Johnny Winter's career, especially the early (1969-'73) Columbia albums that built his legend. While some purists have groused at his often manic precision, this collection makes a point of underscoring his impressive range as a musician. The fervent gospel-blues of "I'll Drown in My Tears" showcases Winter's vocal stylings (and is one of several tracks featuring brother and frequent sideman Edgar), then segues neatly into the spare, acoustic heat of the dobro-'n'-flute rarity "Come On in My Kitchen." But the emphasis is on Winter's showy rock star turns and the collaborations with his potent band (and fellow axeman Rick Derringer and his cohorts from the McCoys, of "Hang on Sloopy" fame) on "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," "Still Alive and Well," and forceful live workouts of "It's My Own Fault" and "Mean Town Blues." His original, late-'60s power trio is on display here, too, and that small, formidable outfit can't help but emphasize the debt that Stevie Ray Vaughan and many of his musical progeny owe Winter. Indeed, Winters's bassist in the trio was none other than Tommy Shannon, who would enjoy another turn in the spotlight a decade later in Vaughan's Double Trouble. If American electric blues is your gospel, this collection should be one of its cornerstones of faith. --Jerry McCulley

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Best Of Johnny Winter

Average customer rating: BLUES BABY winters attacks the blues Winter shines in the summer also Great starter CD Best of Johnny Winter

Best Of Johnny Winter Johnny Winter Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Best of Johnny Winter Second Winter The Progressive Blues Experiment Live Johnny Winter And ASIN: B00005V3XP Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo
2. I'm Yours And I'm Hers
3. Johnny B. Goode
4. I'll Drown In My Tears
5. Come On In My Kitchen (Previously Unreleased)
6. Rollin' And Tumblin'
7. Highway 61 Revisited
8. Hustled Down In Texas
9. Mother-In-Law Blues
10. Dallas
11. Miss Ann
12. It's My Own Fault (Live)
13. Mean Town Blues (Live)
14. Still Alive And Well
15. Be Careful With A Fool
16. Memory Pain

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This 16-track anthology spans the first decade of albino Texas blues guitarist Johnny Winter's career, especially the early (1969-'73) Columbia albums that built his legend. While some purists have groused at his often manic precision, this collection makes a point of underscoring his impressive range as a musician. The fervent gospel-blues of "I'll Drown in My Tears" showcases Winter's vocal stylings (and is one of several tracks featuring brother and frequent sideman Edgar), then segues neatly into the spare, acoustic heat of the dobro-'n'-flute rarity "Come On in My Kitchen." But the emphasis is on Winter's showy rock star turns and the collaborations with his potent band (and fellow axeman Rick Derringer and his cohorts from the McCoys, of "Hang on Sloopy" fame) on "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," "Still Alive and Well," and forceful live workouts of "It's My Own Fault" and "Mean Town Blues." His original, late-'60s power trio is on display here, too, and that small, formidable outfit can't help but emphasize the debt that Stevie Ray Vaughan and many of his musical progeny owe Winter. Indeed, Winters's bassist in the trio was none other than Tommy Shannon, who would enjoy another turn in the spotlight a decade later in Vaughan's Double Trouble. If American electric blues is your gospel, this collection should be one of its cornerstones of faith. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

BLUES BABY.......2007-04-05

You know if Johnny did't exist you would have to think he was a work of fiction cooked up in some promoters mind in the late 60's high powered Blues Boom. Johnny was certainly in the ritht place at the right time. The man was the real deal with a depth of talent rarely seen...and he was well versed in a lot of music styles besides the blues and thats what sets JW apart from the crowd--besides being a 6' albino from Texas. All in all this is a great collection of songs from an American Treasure..He dam well should be!!

winters attacks the blues.......2007-01-12

I think he is one of the best musicians that has redone the blues, he could play the guitar and make it sound like his second nature

Winter shines in the summer also.......2006-07-13

classic Johnny Winter songs are a haven for old electric blues fans--

Great starter CD.......2004-06-21

This is a great CD to get you going into the world of Johnny Winter.

I'm not too thrilled about the Rick Derringer tune but a little bit of everything is covered here. From the rocking 'Johnny B. Goode' to the slide playing on 'Highway 61 Revisited' to the shredding on 'Hustled Down In Texas' to the melodic blues of 'It's My Own Fault', this is a great buy.

Best of Johnny Winter.......2003-01-01

This is a nice CD that covers the early years of Johnny's career. His range in many aspects is one of a kind. Its nice to feel the music rather than just listen to the music. For all you young rock and blues fans take notice, Johnny truly is an American guitar legend. Go out and get this one now!

Average customer rating:

Best of (Stereo) Johnny Winter Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005YIHQ Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo
2. I'm Yours and I'm Hers
3. Johnny B. Goode
4. I'll Drown in My Tears
5. Come on in My Kitchen
6. Rollin' and Tumblin'
7. Highway 61 Revisited
8. Hustled Down in Texas
9. Mother-In-Law Blues
10. Dallas
11. Miss Ann
12. It's My Own Fault [Live]
13. Mean Town Blues [Live]
14. Still Alive and Well
15. Be Careful With a Fool
16. Memory Pain

Average customer rating:

Relix Records Best of Blues, Vol. 3 Jorma Kaukonen , Johnny Winter , and Commander Cody Manufacturer: Relix ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000SV0 Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

1. Slow Train - Savoy Brown
2. Re-Enlistment Blues - Jorma Kaukonen
3. Going Down Slow - Johnny Winter
4. Mystery Train - Flying Burrito Brothers
5. Next Time You See Me - Kingfish
6. Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Commander Cody
7. Big Fish - Michael Falzarano
8. Uncle Sam Blues - Hot Tuna
9. Maybelline - The Heart Of Gold Band
10. Little Red Rooster - Savoy Brown
11. Broken Highway - Jorma Kaukonen

Average customer rating: Disappointing Nothing can beat this live!

Best of Live Johnny Winter Manufacturer: Thunderbolt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Guitarists | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004R8NL Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

1. Come On In My Kitchen
2. Somethin' Goin' On Wrong
3. Mother Earth
4. Messin' With The Kid
5. Black Cat Bone
6. Mean Town Blues
7. Mean Mistreater

Album Details

His Fusion of Rock and Blues and Guitar He Has Been a Highlyinfluential Artist for Some 30 Years.outstanding Concert Performances.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2004-03-13

This live album should have been really great, especially for fans who prefer Johnny Winter's bluesiest material. The track list is pure blues, from Robert Johnson to Memphis Slim, and there are some fine moments here, but "The Best Of...Live" ultimately winds up being a disappointment.

The sound is mediocre at best, and there is no seperation of the instruments. The drums, especially on some of the older tracks, sound like somebody is hitting a plastic bucket. And while Johnny Winter's slide playing on the ten-minute "Come On In My Kitchen" is really good, his extended soloing on the twelve-minute "Mean Mistreater" is repetitive and, well, boring.

"Somethin' Goin' On Wrong" is sort of a "Dust My Broom"-cover with lyrics from other early blues songs thrown in. It's okay, but it could have been a lot better with a tighter arrangement. Memphis Slim's classic "Mother Earth" doesn't work tremendously well is this slow and not particularly melodic arrangement, but Winter's playing is pretty good. "Messin' With The Kid" is too good to ruin, and a rough rendition of Winter's own "Black Cat Bone" is nice, except for the lousy sound.

The sound on "Mean Town Blues" is even worse; Johnny Winter's voice sounds "fuzzy", like a old, scratchy LP, and is way too low in the mix. Too bad, because the song itself is okay.
"The Best Of Johnny Winter...Live" has its moments, particularly "Come On In My Kitchen", but it is mostly for Johnny Winter-fanatics who will probably want to hear these performances in spite of the sound, which goes from "so-so" (the first two tracks from 1978) to "unacceptable" (the last three from 1968).
They aren't exceptional enough for casual fans to sit through, however.
2 1/2 stars.

Nothing can beat this live!.......2001-02-02

What can I say about this live album besides great? It is just awesome! I found this album at the borders, and I was thinking it was a bootleg, and it seems not... whatever... anyway, if you like Johnny, you can't miss it! Again, this is such a great live from the late 60s when Johnny was at his peak! I've never listened to such a great version of "Mother Earth" "Mean Town Blues" and "Mean Mistreater." I also love this live albums, but this is as great, if not, greater than the rest of his live albums! You won't be sorry to take my review, satisfaction is 120% guaranteed! ;) http://communities.msn.com/60s70sRocknRollCommunity

Average customer rating:

Relix's Best of the Blues, Vol. 2 Johnny Winter Manufacturer: Relix ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000SUZ Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

1. Leaving Blues - Johnny Winter
2. The Guy You Left Behind - Johnny Winter
3. Another Man Done Gone - Savoy Brown
4. 99 Year Blues - Hot Tuna
5. Falling In Love - Johnny Winter
6. Road To Your Heart - Sandoz
7. Statesboro Blues - Kingfish
8. Take My Choice - Johnny Winter
9. My AK-47 - Hot Tuna
10. Big Boss Man - Kingfish
11. Be Carefull With A Fool - Johnny Winter

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