The Best Of Charlie Patton
by Charlie Patton

2003

Charlie Patton is considered by many to be the single most important figure in the history of traditional Blues as performer, influence and inspiration. The combined power of his vocal and guitar dynamics is unparalleled, and his legacy is an imposing body of powerful and eloquent music.

The Mississippi Delta is at the heart of the Blues, and Charlie Patton is the essence of Mississippi Delta Blues. For this release Yazoo has re-mastered these classic recordings in the finest sound reproduction ever, far surpassing anything done before. 

Tracklist

1. Down The Dirt Road Blues
2. It Won't Be Long
3. High Water Everywhere Pt. 1
4. High Sheriff Blues
5. Mississippi Bo Weavil Blues
6. Lord I'm Discouraged
7. Shake It And Break It
8. Rattlesnake Blues
9. Screamin' And Hollerin' The Blues
10. A Spoonful Blues
11. Pony Blues
12. Magnolia Blues
13. Moon Going Down
14. I'm Goin' Home
15. Elder Green Blues
16. Jim Lee Blues Pt. 1
17. Banty Rooster Blues
18. Jersey Bull Blues
19. I Shall Not Be Moved
20. Going To Move To Alabama
21. Pea Vine Blues
22. Green River Blues
23. Bird Nest Bound