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    Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions

    Elmore James - Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions

    03/06/2001 | Buddha 

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      $7.99

      SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER: FIRE SESSIONS (RMST)

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    All Music Guide Review

    An intensely powerful singer and guitarist, Elmore James did not start his recording career until he was 33, and he only lived to be 45, but he made a very strong impact during his dozen years on records. Some of his finest work was cut for the Fire label during 1959-1961, roughly half of which is included on this single CD. Other than a final outburst of selections during February 1963, these were James' last studio sessions, and he is heard at the peak of his powers throughout. Among the best-known performances are the hit "Shake Your Moneymaker," "The Sky Is Crying," and a remake of his famous "Dust My Broom," but all 16 selections are full of passion and fire. This is an essential acquisition for blues collectors, at least until a more complete James on Fire reissue comes out. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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    Credits of Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions

    • Jon Broven
    • Liner Notes, Photography, Compilation Producer

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