Little Milton - Live at Westville Prison (1995)

Artist: Little Milton
Title Of Album: Live at Westville Prison
Year Of Release: 1995
Label: Delmark
Genre: Blues

Notes:


Tracklist:

1. I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
2. Eight Men, Four Women
3. Friend Of Mine
4. Medley: How Could You Do It To Me/Part Time Love/Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed...
5. Bad Luck
6. You're The One
7. Loving You (Is The Best Thing That Happened To Me)
8. That's How Strong My Love Is

Little Milton - Welcome To The Club: The Essential Chess Recordings (1994)

Artist: Little Milton
Title Of Album: Welcome To The Club: The Essential Chess Recordings
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: Mca
Genre: Blues

Notes:


Tracklist:

1. She Put A Spell On Me
2. Sneaking Around
3. I'm Coming Home
4. Lonely No More
5. Someone To Love
6. I Need Somebody
7. My Song
8. Never Too Old
9. I Wonder Why
10. So Mean To Me
11. Losing Hand
12. Ain't No Big Deal On You
13. Meddlin' (Instumental)
14. Blind Man
15. Stand By Me
16. Sacrifice
17. Blues In The Night
18. You're Welcome To The Club
19. Can't Hold Back The Tears
20. Country Style
21. We're Gonna Make It
22. Who's Cheating Who?
23. Without My Sweet Baby
24. Feel So Bad
25. I'm Mighty Grateful
26. Give Me This Chance
27. Loving You
28. Man Loves Two (Man's Temptation)(Alternate)
29. Let Me Down Easy
30. My Baby's Something Else
31. Things Go Better With Coke #1
32. You Colored My Blues Bright
33. Moanin' For You Girl
34. You Mean Everything To Me
35. Things Go Better With Coke #2
36. Nothing Beats A Failure
37. More And More
38. Don't Talk Back
39. Twenty-Three Hours
40. Grits Ain't Groceries
41. Just A Little Bit
42. Steal Away
43. I f Walls Could talk
44. Spring
45. I'm Tired
46. Let's Get Together
47. I Play Dirty
48. Baby I Love You

Little Milton - Sun Masters (1994)

Artist: Little Milton
Title Of Album: Sun Masters
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: Rounder Select
Genre: Blues
Quality: flac
Art: scans

Notes:
The unbelievable raw talent of a young Milton Campbell is in grand display on this collection of early-1950s Sun classics. Milton hadn't yet honed his blend of cutting electric blues, New Orleans-style R&B, and deep country soul; he seemed at this point to move from one to the other rather than trying to fuse them into a cohesive style. The payoff here, however, is in his ferocious delivery, both in terms of his vocal performance and his steely guitar work. Fueled by Ike Turner's pumping piano, Milton assuredly blisters his way through a range of his own material, offering buzzing, razor-sharp guitar flurries and soulful vocal moans, and reminding us once again of Sun's prestigious origins as a blues label. --Marc Greilsamer


Tracklist:

1. Beggin' My Baby
2. Somebody Told Me
3. Lookin' For My Baby
4. Alone and Blue
5. If You Love Me Baby
6. Homesick For My Baby
7. Lookin' For My Baby (Take 2)
8. Running Wild Blues
9. I Love My Baby
10. If Crying Would Help Me
11. Oo Wee, Wee Baby
12. Homesick For My Baby (alt.)
13. Re-Beat

Little Milton - Welcome to Little Milton (1999)

Artist: Little Milton
Title Of Album: Welcome to Little Milton
Year Of Release: 1999
Label: Malaco Records
Genre: Blues
Quality: flac
Art: scans

Notes:
Despite decades of R&B hits, Little Milton Campbell still doesn't enjoy popularity proportional to his massive talents and enduring accomplishments. But help is on the way via a tribute disc that puts the spotlight on his soulfully Southern-fried blues approach. Recorded on his home turf at the legendary Muscle Shoals studio, this disc is carefully crafted as a crossover effort. Although it depends on guest star power to attract attention, it's the honoree that makes it all worthwhile. Two of the most interesting tracks combine Little Milton's voice with that of tough-minded female vocalists. Lucinda Williams trades verses with him on "Love Hurts," and Susan Tedeschi does likewise on "Mother Earth." The roots workout "Gimme' My Broom," with retro-bluesman Keb' Mo' providing guitar reinforcement, and Dave Alvin's cool and swinging "Never Trust a Woman" are also highlights. More raucous riffs can be found on the collaborations, including an extended rave-up of "I Can't Quit You, Baby," with Gov't Mule while other partnerships, with the likes of Peter Wolf, G. Love, and Delbert McClinton, offer their own rewards. Through it all, Little Milton's classic voice and underrated guitar work shine brightly, hopefully serving as a beacon for fans to discover his earlier efforts. --Michael Point


Tracklist:

1. When The Blues Come Knockin'
2. Right To Sing The Blues
3. Recitation
4. Mother Earth
5. Never Trust A Woman
6. Love Hurts
7. Gimme' My Broom
8. Two Loves
9. Lump On Your Stump
10. Me And My Woman
11. Some Kind Of Wonderful
12. Can't Quit You Baby