V/A feat. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – The Soul of A Man (CASSETTE, ALGERIA)

2004 Soli Music SA 4075
01. Cassandra Wilson – Vietnam Blues
02. Eagle-Eye Cherry, Vernon Reid and James Blood Ulmer – Down In Mississippi
03. Lucinda Williams – Hard Times Killing Floor Blues
04. Lou Reed – Look Down The Road
05. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – I Feel So Good
06. Cassandra Wilson – Vietnam Blues
07. T Bone Burnett – Don’t Dog Your Woman
08. Los Lobos – Voodoo Music
09. John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
– The Death Of J.B. Lenoir
10. J. B. Lenoir – Alabama
11. Shemekia Copeland – God’s Word
12. Alvin Youngblood Hart – Illinois Blues
13. Beck – I’m So Glad
14. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
– Special Rider Blues

15. Marc Ribot
– Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
16. Bonnie Raitt – Devil Got My Woman
17. Skip James – Crow Jane
18. Garland Jefferys
– Washington D.C. Hospital Center Blues
19. Blind Willie – Johnson – Soul Of A Man
20. Lou Reed – See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
VIEW:
NOTES:
Cassette edition in card sleeve.

This compilation accompanies the TV series ‘Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues’.The CD features The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion covering Special Rider Blues by Skip James (RELEASE / LYRICS) whereas the documentary includes live footage of Devil Got My Woman (RELEASE / LYRICS).

V/A feat. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – The Soul of A Man (DVD, UK)

SONG CREDITS:
Produced: Wim Wenders/Alex Gibney
A&R Direction: Steve Berkowitz/Jerry Rappaport
Mastered: Joseph M. Palmaccio at Sony Music Studios, New York City

01. Cassandra Wilson – Vietnam Blues
Writer: J. B. Lenoir
Vocal: Cassandra Wilson
Guitar: Kevin Breit
Guitar: Marvin Sewall
Bass: Calvin Jones
Percussion: Jeffrey Haynes
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York, May 15, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 4:33

02. Eagle-Eye Cherry, Vernon Reid and James Blood Ulmer – Down In Mississippi
Writer: J. B. Lenoir
Harmonica: David Barnes
Guitar: Vernon Reid
Vocal/Guitar: James Blood Ulmer
Vocal/Percussion/Programming: Eagle-Eye Cherry
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York, May 15, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 MCA Records, Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 4:36

03. Lucinda Williams – Hard Times Killing Floor Blues
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Guitar/Vocal: Lucinda Williams
Accordion: Phil Parlapiano
Guitar: Taras Prodanius
Guitar: Bo Ramsey
Vocal/Bass: Doug Pettibone
Drums: Don Heffington
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at St. Ann’s, Brooklyn, Novemeber 9, 2001
First Issue
(p) 2003 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Run Time 5:11

04. Lou Reed – Look Down The Road
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Guitar/Vocal: Lou Reed
Guitar: Michael Rathke
Stand-Up Bass: Fernando Saunders
Drums: Tony “Thunder” Smith
Recording Engineer/Mixer: John Harris
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York, November 8, 2001
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 3:41

05. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – I Feel So Good
Writer: J. B. Lenoir
Organ/Vocal: Nick Cave
Guitar: Mick Harvey
Piano: Conway Savage
Drums: Jim Sclavunos
Produced: Nick Launay
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at Olympic Studios, London, May 28, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 1:44

06. Cassandra Wilson – Vietnam Blues
Writer: J. B. Lenoir
Vocal: Cassandra Wilson
Guitar: Kevin Breit
Guitar: Marvin Sewall
Bass: Calvin Jones
Percussion: Jeffrey Haynes
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York, May 15, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 4:33

07. T Bone Burnett – Don’t Dog Your Woman
Writer: J. B. Lenoir
Guitar/Vocal: T Bone Burnett
Tuba: Ken Kugler
Tuba: Daryl Leonard
Euphonium: Nick Lane
Tenor Saxophone: Joe Sublett
Bass: Mike Elizando
Drums: Jim Keltner
Percussion: Carla Azar
Bass Marimba: Keith Ciancia
Vocal: Jade Vincent
Produced: Henry Burnett
Recording Engineer/Mixer: Michael Piersante
Assistant to T Bone Brunett: Paul Ackling
Recorded at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, January 15, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 3:43

08. Los Lobos – Voodoo Music
Writer: J. B. Lenoir/W. Dixon
Baritone Saxophone: Steve Berlin
Vocal/Guitar: David Hidalgo
Guitar: Louie Perez
Guitar: Cesar Rosas
Bass: Conrad Lozano
Percussion: Victor Bisetti
Percussion: Cougar Estrada
Drums: Pete Thomas
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix/Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at The Kntting Factory, Los Angeles, January 16, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Mamouth Records, Inc.
Run Time: 3:22

09. John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers – The Death Of J.B. Lenoir
Writer: John Mayall
Harmonica/Piano/Guitar/Vocal: John Mayall
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Baritone Saxophone: Rip Kant
Guitar: Mick Taylor
Bass: John McVie
Drums: Keith Hartley
Produced: Mike Vernon
Recorded at Decca Studios, London, July 11-12, 1967
Originally Released 1967 Decca Music Group Limited
Run Time: 4:17

10. J. B. Lenoir – Alabama
Writer: J. B. Lenoir
Guitar/Vocal: J. B. Lenoir
Recorded Chicago, May 5, 1965
Originally Released 1965 L&R Records & Bellaphon Records, Germany
Run Time: 3:11

11. Shemekia Copeland – God’s Word
Writer: J. B. Lenoir
Vocal: Shemekia Copeland
Guitar: Arthur Neilson
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at The Gig, Los Angeles. January 14, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 4:27

12. Alvin Youngblood Hart – Illinois Blues
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Guitar/Vocal: Alvin Youngblood Hart
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York, November 8, 2001
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 4:11

13. Beck – I’m So Glad
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Harmonica/Guitar/Vocal: Beck
Recording Engineer/Mixer: Robbie Adams
Recorded at Icon Recording Group, Los Angeles, July 20, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Geffen Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Run Time: 3:35

14. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Special Rider Blues
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Guitar/Vocal: Jon Spencer
Guitar: Judah Bauer
Drums: Russell Simins
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at St. Anns, Brooklyn, November 9, 2001
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 3:46

15. Marc Ribot – Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
Writer: Willie Johnson
Guitar: Marc Ribot
Recording Engineer: Max Feldman
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York, November 8, 2001
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 5:25

16. Bonnie Raitt – Devil Got My Woman
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Guitar/Vocal: Bonnie Raitt
Recording Engineer: Steve Durkee
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at The Knitting Factory, Los Angeles, January 16, 2002
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 4:52

17. Skip James – Crow Jane
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Guitar/Vocal: Skip James
Recorded: 1964
Originally Released 1965 Vanguard Records, a Welk Music Group
Run Time: 2:57

18. Garland Jefferys – Washington D.C. Hospital Center Blues
Writer: Nehemiah [Skip] James
Guitar/Vocal: Garland Jefferys
Guitar: Alan Freedman
Recording Engineer: Steve Durkee
Mixer: Niko Bolas
Remix Producer: Steve Jordan
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York 8, 2001
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 4:35

19. Blind Willie – Johnson – Soul Of A Man
Writer: Blind Willie Johnson
Vocal/Guitar: Blind Willie Johnson
Backing Vocal: Willie B. Harris
Recorded: Atlanta Georgia, April 20, 1930
Originally Released 1931 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Run Time: 3:13

20. Lou Reed – See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
Writer: Blind Lemon Jefferson
Guitar/Vocal: Lou Reed
Guitar: Michael Rathke
Stand-Up Bass: Fernando Saunders
Drums: Tony “Thunder” Smith
Recording Engineer/Mixer: John Harris
Recorded at SIR Studios, New York, November 8, 2001
First Issue
(p) 2003 Vulcan Productions, Inc. and Roadmovies Filmproduktion GmbH
Run Time: 5:25

SLEEVE NOTES:
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DETAILS:
ARTWORK:
Packaging Manager: Abe Velez
Photos: Peter Amft, Damion Lawyer/Blues Inc., Sony Music Archive, Lisa Rinzler/Blues Inc., Brian Smith/Chansley Entertainment Archives, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Dick Waterman.
Cover: Keith Brown as Skip James, from the film.

BARCODE: n/a

MATRIX: n/a

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