Personnel includes: Taj Mahal, Jesse Ed Davis, Gary Gilmore, Chuck Blackwell.
2 LPs on 1 CD.
Taj Mahal is one of the significant figures in post-1950s blues, but his sense of playful experimentation always pushes at the boundaries of the genre. GIANT STEP is one of his classics, featuring the singer/guitarist's inimitable gravelly vocals on a range of tunes that mix rural and electric blues, country, and rock. Whether on the trucker anthem "Six Days on the Road," the rollicking "Good Morning Little School Girl," or gems from the blues canon, including covers of Blind Willie Johnson's "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" and Leadbelly's "Keep Your Hands Off Her," Taj Mahal is in great form here. In addition, his fine electric backing band lends sass and muscle.
This package also includes the completely acoustic DE OLE FOLKS AT HOME. As front-porch as GIANT STEP is smoky-nightclub, DE OLE FOLKS is a solo showcase, featuring a cappella numbers and tunes on which Taj Mahal accompanies himself on guitar, harmonica, and banjo. The repertoire is decidedly old-school, with work-songs ("Linin' Track"), classic story-songs ("Stagger Lee"), and covers of songs by Mississippi John Hurt ("Candy Man") and Henry Thomas ("Fishin' Blues"). With its excellent sound, this two-for-one disc is an ideal place to start exploring the work of this versatile musician.
Professional Reviews
Q - 4 Stars - Excellent
Format:
Compact Disc
Country:
USA
UPC:
5099749169227
Studio/Live:
Studio
Release Date:
14 July, 2003
Guest Artist:
Jesse Davis
Tracks
1. Ain't Gwine Whistle Dixie (Anymo')
2. Take A Giant Step
3. Give Your Woman What She Wants
4. Good Morning Little School Girl
5. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond
6. Six Days On The Road
7. Farther On Down The Road (You Will Accompany Me)
8. Keep Your Hands Off Her
9. Bacon Fat
10. Linin' Track
11. Country Blues No. 1
12. Wild Ox Moan
13. Light Rain Blues
14. A Little Soulful Tune
15. Candy Man
16. Cluck Old Hen
17. Coloured Arstocracy
18. Blind Boy Rag
19. Stagger Lee
20. Cajun Tune
21. Fishing Blues
22. Annie's Lover
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If you've never heard him before, it's hard to describe Taj's music. He's usually labelled as a blues man - but his music is a mixture of all kinds of folk traditions - including american, african, and caribbean. I've seen him live several times - he's intelligent, articulate, warm, and has a great sense of humor. He plays a wide range of instruments - most often guitar or banjo. There is something truly special about him. His songs are usually playful and infectious - you just can't help tappin' your toes and humming along. He's recorded a number of great albums, but Giant Step has always been my favorite. The CD includes both albums in the original vinyl release, Giant Step and De Ole Folks At Home. On Giant Step, Taj is backed by a small group of electric blues musicians (featuring Jesse Ed Davis on lead guitar). On the more down-home De Ole Folks At Home, he plays solo, accompanying himself on guitar, banjo, and harmonica. My favorite song is "Take a Giant Step" - it's a tender look at rediscovering love. There's something about this song that captures Taj's essence - it's simple and direct and honest. Taj is a unique soul - his music always makes me feel good.
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