The Best of Gary B.B. Coleman

The Best of Gary B.B. Coleman is a compilation album by American bluesman Gary B.B. Coleman.[3][4] The album was released in 1991 by Ichiban Records label and contains 12 compositions from previous Coleman's releases.

The Best of Gary B.B. Coleman
Compilation album by
Released1991
Recorded1987–1991
GenreBlues
Length56:55
LabelIchiban
ProducerGary B.B. Coleman
Gary B.B. Coleman chronology
Romance Without Finance Is a Nuisance
(1990)
The Best of Gary B.B. Coleman
(1991)
Too Much Weekend
(1992)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues[2]

Reception

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Niles J. Frantz of AllMusic wrote "This is a good career overview, though it does expose a certain lack of originality and diversity."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."One Eyed Woman"Traditional4:23
2."Baby Scratch My Back"Slim Harpo4:27
3."Cloud Nine"George Harrison5:38
4."A Word of Warning"Coleman5:07
5."I Fell in Love on a One Night Stand"Coleman5:43
6."Merry Christmas Baby"Lou Baxter, Johnny Moore3:51
7."Watch Before You Stroke"Coleman6:00
8."Think Before You Act"Sidney Austin, Coleman5:04
9."If You Can Beat Me Rockin' (You Can Have My Chair)"Coleman3:30
10."St. James Infirmary"Joe Primrose, Traditional4:50
11."I Won't Be Your Fool"Coleman4:27
12."Christmas Blues" (Instrumental)Coleman3:55
Total length:56:55

References

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  1. ^ a b Frantz, Niles J. "The Best of Gary B.B. Coleman - Gary B.B. Coleman | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues. Virgin. p. 83. ISBN 978-0-7535-0226-6. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. ^ Barkley, Roy R. (2003). The Handbook of Texas Music. Texas State Historical Association. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-87611-193-2. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Gary B.B. Coleman - The Best Of Gary B.B. Coleman". Discogs. Retrieved 27 December 2019.