The Essential Taj Mahal

The Essential Taj Mahal is a "best of" album by American blues artist Taj Mahal.

The Essential Taj Mahal
Greatest hits album by Taj Mahal
Released	November 14, 2005
Genre	Blues
Taj Mahal chronology
Mkutano Meets the Culture Musical Club of Zanzibar (2005) The Essential Taj Mahal (2005) Maestro (2008)

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Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

Disc 1

1. "Leaving Trunk"
2. "Statesboro Blues"
3. "Celebrated Walkin' Blues"
4. "She Caught the Katy (And Left Me a Mule to Ride)"
5. "Corinna"
6. "Going Up to the Country Paint My Mailbox Blue"
7. "Take a Giant Step"
8. "Six Days on the Road"
9. "Country Blues #1"
10. "Fishin' Blues"
11. "Ain't Gwine Whistle Dixie (Anymo')"
12. "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond"
13. "Happy Just to Be Like I Am"
14. "West Indian Revelation"
15. "Texas Woman Blues"
16. "Cakewalk into Town"
17. "Frankie and Albert"
18. "Railroad Bill"

Disc 2

1. "Johnny Too Bad"
2. "Slave Driver"
3. "Clara St. Kitts Woman"
4. "When I Feel the Sea Beneath My Soul"
5. "Satisfied 'n' Tickled Too"
6. "Love Theme in the Key of D"
7. "Everybody is Somebody"
8. "Crossing (Lonely Day)"
9. "Don't Call Us"
10. "Big Legged Mommas Are Back in Style"
11. "That's How Strong My Love is"
12. "Here in the Dark"
13. "Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes"
14. "Señor Blues"
15. "New Hula Blues"
16. "Queen Bee"
17. "Cruisin'"
18. "John Henry"

References

1. Jurek, Thom. The Essential Taj Mahal at AllMusic