{"product_id":"complete-vanguard-recordings-3cd","title":"Complete Vanguard Recordings 3CD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBig Mama Thornton • The Complete Vanguard Recordings 3CD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/search?q=Big+Mama+Thornton\"\u003eBig Mama Thornton\u003c\/a\u003e was one of the most powerful voices in post-war blues, a commanding singer whose raw intensity helped shape the sound of rhythm and blues. \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Vanguard Recordings\u003c\/em\u003e brings together three albums on one generous 3CD set: the live \u003cem\u003eJail\u003c\/em\u003e, the studio collection \u003cem\u003eSassy Mama!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBig Mama Swings\u003c\/em\u003e, previously unreleased when this collection appeared in 2000. The result captures Thornton in a later period of her career, still delivering blues with formidable personality and conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe live performances include her own classic “Ball and Chain”, the stomping “Hound Dog”, “Little Red Rooster” and “Rock Me Baby”. The studio recordings move into horn-backed blues, from the swagger of “Sassy Mama” and “Mr. Cool” to the looser grooves of “Lost City” and “Mixed Up Feeling”. The musicians include guitarist Cornell Dupree, harmonica player George “Harmonica” Smith, bassist Wilbur Bascomb and drummer Jimmy Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all three albums collected together, this set offers nearly two hours of tough, electric blues, from live prison performances to studio workouts and previously unreleased material. It is an excellent choice for blues enthusiasts, fans of powerful female vocalists and collectors exploring the roots of blues-rock. The accompanying 12-page booklet adds further value to this substantial overview of a remarkable performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD 1: Jail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Little Red Rooster\u003cbr\u003e2. Ball and Chain\u003cbr\u003e3. Jail\u003cbr\u003e4. Hound Dog\u003cbr\u003e5. Rock Me Baby\u003cbr\u003e6. Sheriff O.E. \u0026amp; Me\u003cbr\u003e7. Oh Happy Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD 2: Sassy Mama!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Rolling Stone\u003cbr\u003e2. Lost City\u003cbr\u003e3. Mr. Cool\u003cbr\u003e4. Big Mama's New Love\u003cbr\u003e5. Private Number\u003cbr\u003e6. Sassy Mama\u003cbr\u003e7. Everybody's Happy (But Me)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD 3: Big Mama Swings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Good-Bye Baby\u003cbr\u003e2. Gonna Leave You\u003cbr\u003e3. Mixed Up Feeling\u003cbr\u003e4. Special\u003cbr\u003e5. Going Fishing\u003cbr\u003e6. Big Mama Swings\u003cbr\u003e7. Happy Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Mama Thornton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55713626718537,"sku":"3VCD175","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3427\/9753\/files\/Big_Mama_Thornton_Complete_Vanguard_Recordings_3CD.jpg?v=1792826037","url":"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/products\/complete-vanguard-recordings-3cd","provider":"Raucous Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}