Taj Mahal, one of the most prominent figures in late 20th century blues, is a singer and multi-intrumnetalist and has played a pivotal role in revitalising and preserving acoustic blues. In 1964 he formed The Risin Sons with Ry Cooder and was signed to Columbia as a solo artist after the bands demise. LIKE NEVER BEFORE was originally released in 1991 and was a return to his roots with an eclectic set of trad covers and originals. DANCING THE BLUES from 1993 included covers of Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf songs as well as a duet on Mockingbird with ETTA JAMES.


1. Don't Call Us
2. River of Love
3. Scattered
4. Ev'ry Wind (In the River)
5. Blues With a Feeling
6. Squat That Rabbit
7. Take All the Time You Need
8. Love Up
9. Cakewalk Into Town
10. Big Legged Mommas Are Back in Style
11. Take a Giant Step

1. Blues Ain't Nothin'
2. Hard Way
3. Strut
4. Going to the River
5. Mockingbird
6. Blue Light Boogie
7. The Hoochi Coochi Coo
8. That's How Strong My Love Is
9. Down Home Girl
10. Stranger in My Hometown
11. Sittin' On Top of the World
12. I'm Ready
13. I Can't Help Myself