It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - Dylan, Bob
Gotta Serve Somebody - Dylan, Bob
Lay Lady Lay - Dylan, Bob
Everything Is Broken - Dylan, Bob
Pledging My Time - Dylan, Bob
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight - Dylan, Bob
Ballad of a Thin Man - Dylan, Bob
Million Miles - Dylan, Bob
Watching the River Flow - Dylan, Bob
Wallflower - Dylan, Bob
All Along the Watchtower - Dylan, Bob
One Too Many Mornings - Dylan, Bob
Track Listings (12) - Disc #3
What Good Can Drinkin' Do - Joplin, Janis
Move Over - Joplin, Janis
Ball and Chain - Thornton, Big Mama
Piece of My Heart - Berns, B.
Maybe - Barrett, Richard [1
One Good Man - Joplin, Janis
Down on Me - Joplin, Janis
Get It While You Can - Ragovoy, Jerry
Trouble in Mind - Jones, Richard [1]
Turtle Blues - Joplin, Janis
Try (Just a Little Bit Harder) - Ragovoy, Jerry
Me and Bobby McGee - Foster, Fred
Track Listings (12) - Disc #4
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Jagger, Mick
Tumbling Dice - Jagger, Mick
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Jagger, Mick
Wild Horses - Jagger, Mick
Honky Tonk Women - Jagger, Mick
Sway - Jagger, Mick
Ventilator Blues - Jagger, Mick
Beast of Burden - Jagger, Mick
Under My Thumb - Jagger, Mick
It's All Over Now - Womack, Bobby [1]
Midnight Rambler - Jagger, Mick
Heart of Stone - Jagger, Mick
Track Listings (12) - Disc #5
Miss You - Clapton, Eric
Blues Power - Clapton, Eric
Wonderful Tonight - Clapton, Eric
Lay Down Sally - Clapton, Eric
Strange Brew - Clapton, Eric
Before You Accuse Me - McDaniel, Ellas
Roll It Over - Clapton, Eric
Crossroads - Johnson, Robert [01
Old Love - Clapton, Eric
Too Bad - Clapton, Eric
Tears in Heaven - Clapton, Eric
Layla - Clapton, Eric
In case anyone missed the individual releases of these CDs earlier in 1999, House of Blues conveniently presents all five in one handy package. Though the albums do fit the definition of a tribute, despite this box set's t... more »itle, they're often decidedly odd; Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan certainly never sounded like this before. In general, it works. Zep's "When the Levee Breaks" was always a blues tune; Magic Slim just returns it to its Delta roots. Eric Clapton is firmly rooted in the blues, so it's fitting that some of the artists who influenced him--including Buddy Guy and Bo Diddley--turn out to try their hand at his material, and that younger musicians who've been undeniably shaped by his music take their turns as well. Janis Joplin was a blues singer first, a rock & roll star second, and Blues Down Deep includes appearances from Etta James, Lou Ann Barton, and Koko Taylor. What makes this set more interesting than your average tribute is that the performers involved have the skill and confidence to rework familiar songs in new ways. Just listen to what Gatemouth Brown does to "Rock n' Roll." --Genevieve Williams« less
In case anyone missed the individual releases of these CDs earlier in 1999, House of Blues conveniently presents all five in one handy package. Though the albums do fit the definition of a tribute, despite this box set's title, they're often decidedly odd; Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan certainly never sounded like this before. In general, it works. Zep's "When the Levee Breaks" was always a blues tune; Magic Slim just returns it to its Delta roots. Eric Clapton is firmly rooted in the blues, so it's fitting that some of the artists who influenced him--including Buddy Guy and Bo Diddley--turn out to try their hand at his material, and that younger musicians who've been undeniably shaped by his music take their turns as well. Janis Joplin was a blues singer first, a rock & roll star second, and Blues Down Deep includes appearances from Etta James, Lou Ann Barton, and Koko Taylor. What makes this set more interesting than your average tribute is that the performers involved have the skill and confidence to rework familiar songs in new ways. Just listen to what Gatemouth Brown does to "Rock n' Roll." --Genevieve Williams
CD Reviews
Outstanding....
07/10/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this box set at the end of a relationship that went sour, and it has sustained me through many hours of both feeling bad and feeling fabulous. I keep all five CDs on my changer, and friends are always asking "Who is that?" and commenting on how terrific the music is -- even people who don't consider themselves to be "blues fans". What's best about this collection is the new renditions of some really old and obscure songs. For example, I had never been fond of Bob Dylan as a perfomer, but I always thought of him as an extraordinary song writer. Isaac Hayes' rendition of "Lay Lady Lay" proves that, as do all the other covers for every CD in the set (with the possible exception of a lukewarm cover of Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven"). Especially unique are some of the treatments of the early Led Zepplin stuff. An absolute must for anyone wanting to call themselves a true fan of the blues!"
Blues Cube Good for the Soul....
Dr. Robert T. Zozus, Jr. | Durham, NC 27713 | 12/13/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a great gift (whether to yourself or to someone else whom you really care for!) Sure to be cherished by the blues aficionado- or those enthusiasts who wish to know better the rich roots of Rock and Roll. The Stones, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, & Bob Dylan interpreted in ways leading to a much deeper appreciation of the music beyond the icons and their original recordings. Performances by The Blues Masters of today- whose vision both revitalizes and enriches the musical experience of these great artists. An amazing set of liner notes further enhances and provides depth to this collection. And, for those of you who have trouble digesting Dylan's voice, but admire his words- the Dylan CD is worth the price of admission alone. Likely could get a higher price if I sold each CD separately- but I could not bear to break up such a wonderful set. Truly- "Ain't No Tribute" is indeed that. A box set which exalts the genius of Rock and turns it upon its head- distilling it's essence by excavating it's roots. Just Brilliant! I just hope you come to appreciate and enjoy this 5 CD set as much as I!"
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1