Harmonica virtuoso Little Walter was a key contributor to bluesman Muddy Waters' music through most of the 1950s. Both as a sideman and bandleader, Little Walter revolutionised the sound of blues harmonica through amplification, clasping a mike to the harp as he played. His daring instrumental innovations were fresh, startling, and ahead of their time. 'The Best of Little Walter' was his debut LP. First released in 1957, this compilation album contained ten Little Walter songs that appeared in the Top 10 of Billboard's R&B chart from 1952 to 1955, plus two B-sides.
Track Listing:
1. My Babe - Little Walter
2. Sad Hours - Little Walter
3. You're So Fine - Little Walter
4. Last Night - Little Walter
5. Blues With a Feeling - Little Walter
6. Can't Hold Out Much Longer - Little Walter
7. Mellow Down Easy (Bonus Track) - Little Walter
8. Rocker (Bonus Track) - Little Walter
9. Juke - Little Walter
10. Mean Old World - Little Walter
11. Off the Wall - Little Walter
12. You Better Watch Yourself - Little Walter
13. Blue Lights - Little Walter
14. Tell Me Mamma - Little Walter
15. Hate to See You Go (Bonus Track) - Little Walter
16. Roller Coaster (Bonus Track) - Little Walter
Year of Production: 1957
