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As the quintessential chitlin' circuit R&B/blues star, Memphis-based singer Bobby "Blue" Bland's career has been relatively well-documented on CD. Still, until this 2001 double set, all 25 of his Top Ten R&B hits have not been available in one package. The Anthology is still not a complete career overview though, as it ends in 1982 before his prolific years at Malaco. It does, however, cover a remarkably prolific 30-year period, starting with his first recordings for Duke in 1952 and touching base at Dunhill and MCA, all conveniently located under the current Universal Music label umbrella. Die-hard fans of Bland during this period likely own the three double-disc sets MCA released in the mid-'90s but, for those who don't need the warts-and-all treatment yet want something more in depth than skimpy single-disc collections, this is certainly the way to go. Soul expert Bill Dahl's excellent liner notes provide anecdotes along with the major events that shaped Bland's life and ultimately these recordings. The 16-page book lists detailed and comprehensive individual track information, noting specific musicians on each of the 50 cuts. The overall effect is startling in its consistency. Bland's style and voice are immediately identifiable throughout, and the songwriting -- even on the later tracks -- typically suits his grits-and-honey approach. A previously unreleased live eight-minute 1973 version of "This Time I'm Gone for Good," which demonstrates how effectively Bland extended his songs in concert, is the only collectable track here, but this chronologically arranged set is not geared toward that segment of the audience. Sonically, The Anthology is the best this material has ever sounded, with the '60s songs absolutely stunning in their remastered definition. While he experienced a significant career resurgence in the '80s, which is where this sets stops, these are the classic songs that form the basis of any serious blues collection. As such, it's an essential document of one of America's most talented, and creative, blues singers.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
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DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - David James Mattis, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1952 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Ferdinand Washington, ComposerLyricist - DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Bill Harvey'S Orchestra, Orchestra
℗ 1955 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Willie Lee Headen, ComposerLyricist - Bill Harvey'S Orchestra, Orchestra
℗ 1955 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joseph Wade Scott, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Bill Harvey's Band, Ensemble
℗ 1956 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1957 Geffen Records
Joe Veasey, ComposerLyricist - DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - DON ROBEY, Producer - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1957 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joseph Wade Scott, ComposerLyricist - LaCharles Harper, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1958 Geffen Records
DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1959 Geffen Records
Brook Benton, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1959 Geffen Records
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Leon Copeland, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1960 Geffen Records
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1960 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Roy Agee, ComposerLyricist - DON ROBEY, Producer - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Ray Agee, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1960 Geffen Records
DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Leonard Chess, Producer - Phil Chess, Producer
℗ 1960 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - DON ROBEY, Producer - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1960 Geffen Records
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1961 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Rich, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1962 Geffen Records
Joe Scott, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Crowder, ComposerLyricist - Earl Hines, ComposerLyricist - Wayne Bennett, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Eckstine, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Skippy Brooks, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Chess, Producer - Phil Chess, Producer - John "Jabo" Starks, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Hamp Simmons, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1962 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joseph Scott, ComposerLyricist - DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Leonard Chess, Producer - Phil Chess, Producer
℗ 1961 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1962 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1962 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - DON D. ROBEY, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1962 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1962 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1964 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Al Braggs, ComposerLyricist - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1964 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Joseph Scott, ComposerLyricist - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1965 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1964 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, A&R - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Joe Hunter, A&R
℗ 1965 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Belford Hendricks, ComposerLyricist - CLYDE OTIS, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - George Butcher, Conductor
℗ 1965 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, A&R - Joseph Scott, ComposerLyricist - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Joseph Wade Scott, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Caple Gil, ComposerLyricist - Gilbert G. Caple, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1966 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DISC 2
Pearl Woods, A&R, ComposerLyricist - Dave Clark, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1966 Geffen Records
Pearl Woods, A&R, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pearl Woods, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Dave Clark, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, A&R - EDDIE WILLIAMS, ComposerLyricist - JOHNNY MOORE, ComposerLyricist - Charles Brown, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Dudley Moore, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Edward E. Williams, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Buddy Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1968 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Vernon Morrison, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Henry Boozier, A&R, ComposerLyricist - Oscar Perry, A&R
℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Andre Williams, Producer - AHMET ERTEGUN, ComposerLyricist - Ahmet Nugetre, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Jay Wellington, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Scott, A&R - DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Jay Wellington, A&R
℗ 1972 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bobby Bland, MainArtist - James B. Oden, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DEADRIC MALONE, ComposerLyricist - Steve Barri, Producer - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Oscar Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Geffen Records
Michael Omartian, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Price, ComposerLyricist - Dan Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Steve Barri, Producer - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1974 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michael Omartian, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael Price, ComposerLyricist - Dan Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Steve Barri, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist - Michael Alan Price, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1974 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michael Omartian, Conductor, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Daniel Moore, ComposerLyricist - Steve Barri, Producer - Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Daniel Joseph Moore, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1974 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kenny O'Dell, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1975 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michael Price, ComposerLyricist - Dan Walsh, ComposerLyricist - Steve Barri, Producer - Bobby Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Fleecy Moore, ComposerLyricist - B.B. King, MainArtist - Johnny Pate, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Theard, ComposerLyricist - Esmond Edwards, Producer - Bobby "Blue" Bland, MainArtist
℗ 1976 Geffen Records
Al Braggs, ComposerLyricist - Steve Barri, Producer - Bobby Bland, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1977 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bobby Bland, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Al Bell, Producer - Monk Higgins, Producer - Pea Vee Smith, ComposerLyricist - Margie Evans, ComposerLyricist - Vee Pea, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bobby Bland, MainArtist - Al Bell, Producer - Monk Higgins, Producer - Pea Vee Smith, ComposerLyricist - Vee Pea, ComposerLyricist - Joyce Stiger, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Albumbeschreibung
As the quintessential chitlin' circuit R&B/blues star, Memphis-based singer Bobby "Blue" Bland's career has been relatively well-documented on CD. Still, until this 2001 double set, all 25 of his Top Ten R&B hits have not been available in one package. The Anthology is still not a complete career overview though, as it ends in 1982 before his prolific years at Malaco. It does, however, cover a remarkably prolific 30-year period, starting with his first recordings for Duke in 1952 and touching base at Dunhill and MCA, all conveniently located under the current Universal Music label umbrella. Die-hard fans of Bland during this period likely own the three double-disc sets MCA released in the mid-'90s but, for those who don't need the warts-and-all treatment yet want something more in depth than skimpy single-disc collections, this is certainly the way to go. Soul expert Bill Dahl's excellent liner notes provide anecdotes along with the major events that shaped Bland's life and ultimately these recordings. The 16-page book lists detailed and comprehensive individual track information, noting specific musicians on each of the 50 cuts. The overall effect is startling in its consistency. Bland's style and voice are immediately identifiable throughout, and the songwriting -- even on the later tracks -- typically suits his grits-and-honey approach. A previously unreleased live eight-minute 1973 version of "This Time I'm Gone for Good," which demonstrates how effectively Bland extended his songs in concert, is the only collectable track here, but this chronologically arranged set is not geared toward that segment of the audience. Sonically, The Anthology is the best this material has ever sounded, with the '60s songs absolutely stunning in their remastered definition. While he experienced a significant career resurgence in the '80s, which is where this sets stops, these are the classic songs that form the basis of any serious blues collection. As such, it's an essential document of one of America's most talented, and creative, blues singers.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 50 track(s)
- Total length: 02:35:58
- Main artists: Bobby Bland
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Geffen
- Genre: Blues/country/folk Blues
© 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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