This essential compilation contains twenty of the most legendary original blues songs ever recorded. The track listing mainly covers the period when acoustic guitar was giving way to electric. It also demonstrates the diversity of the idiom, compiling essential recordings of different scenes by the biggest names in each genre. Featuring Muddy Waters, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, T-Bone Walker, Little Walter, Slim Harpo, Memphis Slim & Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Elmore James, Etta James, Junior Wells, Freddy King, Jimmy Reed, Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry, Magic Sama and Buddy Guy.