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

ALBUM

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.

1. Shake Your Money Maker

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

2. Look on Yonder Wall

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

3. The Sky is Crying

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

4. Rollin' and Tumblin'

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

5. Held My Baby Last Night

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

6. I'm Worried

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

7. Done Somebody Wrong

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

8. Fine Little Mama

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

9. Anna Lee

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

10. Stranger Blues

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

11. Something Inside of Me

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

12. Early One Morning

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

13. Sunnyland

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

14. Standing at the Crossroads

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

15. My Bleeding Heart

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

16. Dust My Broom

by Elmore James

Primary Artist: Elmore James; Main Performer
Composer: Elmore James; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 54 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

15/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Blues, Country Blues, Electric Blues, Chicago Blues

Label

Fire Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 5, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

192562678732