Essential Taj Mahal, The - Taj Mahal

Advantages: Compiled for kids
Disadvantages: None

...This is a compilation CD, part of proceeds of which go to the non-profit makig charity Putuymay Cross-Cultural Initiative - see www.putuamayo.org for more information on their work. It is a collection of tracks of music from different artists in different continents around the world that have been recorded to appeal to children. The cover notes say that the '12 Tracks take children and their fmailies on an inspiring musical and cultural journey around the world'. It is guaranteed to make you feel good, they add. The tracks are as follows: 1. Toure Kunda (Senegal) - I am Fatou 2. Colibria (Bolivia) - The Buttefly 3. Cedella Marley Booker and Taj Mahal ( Jamaica) - Three Little Birds 4. Trevor Adamson (Australia) - Waltzing Matilda 5. Tera Doyle (Canada) - Home by Barna 6. Buckwheat Zydeco (USA) - Mardi Gras Mambo 7. Glykeria... Read review

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Advantages: Who else has a left hand like Jools?
Disadvantages: Some tracks sound similar.

...Be Around. The lyrics are bitter and the music is fabulous...I can never resist belting this out along with my CD! Another rockier, grittier number is up next with I'm Ready by Steve Winwood which contrasts with track number 17 (Marc Almond's Say Hello and Wave Goodbye). Mick Hucknall and his instantly recognisable voice come in next with T-Bone Shuffle, and this is followed by Paul Carrick's It's So Blue, another catchy track. Two very unique voices start to wrap things up with Taj Mahal singing Outskirts of Town and Jamiroquai singing I'm In the Mood for Love, another one of my personal favourites off the album. Finally, Eric Clapton takes us out with a bang with his What Would I do Without You. Throughout the album, Jools and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra bring their own unique sound to the music, but always allow the performer(s) taking... Read review

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Advantages: 38 tracks
Disadvantages: some fillers

...This is an oddity for me, I've seen collections of cover versions before and this is the reverse a collection of original recordings later covered by in the main more famous artists. Track listing 1. Money (That's What I Want) - Strong, Barrett 2. Angel (Of The Morning) - Kelly, Pat (1) 3. Use Me - Withers, Bill 4. Strawberry Letter 23 - Otis, Shuggie 5. Cocaine - Cale, J.J. 6. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - Undisputed Truth 7. Work To Do - Isley Brothers 8. Am I The Same Girl - Acklin, Barbara 9. Taj Mahal - Ben, Jorge 10. Give Me Just A Little More Time - Chairmen Of The Board 11. Nathan Jones - Supremes (1) 12. Harlem Shuffle - Bob & Earl 13. Gotcha - Scott, Tom 14. You See The Trouble With Me - White, Barry 15. Daydream - Kallmann, Gunter Choir 16. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - Springfield, Dusty 17... Read review

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