TAJ MAHAL: In Progress & In Motion 1965-1998 (1998) Legacy

IN PROGRESS AND IN MOTION 1965-1998 is Taj Mahal's first career spanning retrospective and demonstratres not only the depth but the volume of this New York City-born blues legend's ouevre. Weighing in at a hefty three discs, there are 54 songs featured here, including 15 (mostly live tracks) that had never been released before. IN PROGRESS AND IN MOTION features performances taken from the television program "Austin City Limits" as well as studio work with the Rising Sons, a band that included multi-instrumentalist, Ry Cooder. There are also five live tracks where Mahal is accompanied by The Pointer Sisters, and a version of "We Gonna Rock" recorded at the Fillmore West with Boz Scaggs and Elvin Bishop. Of all the classic Mahal performances here, perhaps the most wrenching is "Leaving Trunk," which was pulled from the now-legendary television special The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.
Entertainment Weekly (12/11/98, p.77) - "...Thirty years on, he's an underappreciated national treasure." - Rating: B+
Mojo (Publisher) (1/99, p.102) - "...through four decades he has been the living embodiment of innovative exploration in black roots music....His frazzled rasping voice is unique, his picking on guitar and banjo a ragged delight..." A few years ago when I first found this great blog Nagi had a very nice
post about Taj...he is as good as it gets when it comes to "DOWN HOME" music. Always makes things HAPPY...I hope you all will enjoy this great album!!!
Recorded between 1965 and 1996. Includes liner notes by David Ritz and Louise "Didji" Howard.
Personnel includes: Taj Mahal, The Pointer Sisters.
IN PROGRESS & IN MOTION 1965-1998 features both classic and rare, previously unreleased recordings.

Tracks:
In Progress & In Motion 1965-1998 CD DISC 1:
1. You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond
2. Corrina - (previously unreleased)
3. Checkin' up on My Baby - (previously unreleased)
4. Leavin' Trunk - (previously unreleased)
5. Buck Dancer's Choice
6. Going up to the Country, Paint My Mailbox Blue
7. She Caught the Katy & Left Me a Mule to Ride
8. Ain't Gwine Whistle Dixie (Any Mo')
9. Stagger Lee
10. Built For Comfort
11. Natural Man - (previously unreleased)
12. Railroad Bill
13. Texas Woman Blues
14. Early in the Morning - (previously unreleased)
15. Dust My Broom
16. Blind Boy Rag


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In Progress & In Motion 1965-1998 Songs DISC 2:
1. Oh, Susanna
2. Cakewalk Into Town
3. Fishin' Blues - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased, with The Pointer Sisters)
4. Nobody's Business But My Own - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased, with The Pointer Si...
5. Sweet Mama Janisse
6. Little Red Hen Blues - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased, with The Pointer Sisters)
7. Mary Don't You Weep - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased, with The Pointer Sisters)
8. Sweet Home Chicago - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased, with The Pointer Sisters)
9. Frankie & Albert - (with The Pointer Sisters)
10. M'Banjo - (previously unreleased)
11. Statesboro Blues - (take 2)
12. Bye & Bye
13. Six Days on the Road
14. We Gonna Rock
15. Ain't It Funky Now - (previously unreleased)
16. Tom & Sally Drake
17. Fishin' Blues - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased)
18. Blues With a Feeling - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased)
19. Freight Train - (previously unreleased, previously unreleased)


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In Progress & In Motion 1965-1998 Album DISC 3:
1. When I Feel the Sea Beneath My Soul
2. West Indian Revelation
3. Eighteen Hammers
4. Johnny Too Bad
5. Slave Driver
6. St. Kitts Woman, (Clara)
7. Do I Love Her
8. Everybody Is Somebody
9. But I Rode Some
10. Crossing
11. Sentidos Dulce :: Sweet Feelings
12. The Most Recent Evolution of Muthafusticus Modernusticus
13. Curry
14. Follow the Drinking Gourd
15. Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)
16. Little Brown Dog
17. Senor Blues
18. Ain't That a Lot of Love?
19. Take a Giant Step


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