Taj Mahal - Giant Step / De Ole Folks At Home CD

Originally released in 1969, Giant Step / De Ole Folks At Home is the third studio album from acclaimed American blues musician Taj Mahal. Originally issued as a double album, this expanded collection brings together two contrasting musical approaches, showcasing the breadth of Mahal's influences and his distinctive interpretation of traditional American roots music.

The first half, Giant Step, explores electric blues, blues rock and soulful R&B, featuring the outstanding guitar work of Jesse Ed Davis alongside Gary Gilmore on bass and Chuck Blackwell on drums. Highlights include 'Take A Giant Step', 'Good Morning Little School Girl', 'Six Days On The Road' and the energetic 'Bacon Fat'.

The second half, De Ole Folks At Home, takes a more intimate acoustic direction, drawing on traditional country blues, folk blues and roots music. Featuring Mahal's expressive vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo and harmonica, tracks such as 'Linin' Track', 'Wild Ox Moan', 'Candy Man' and 'Fishing Blues' celebrate the rich heritage of American folk and blues traditions.

Bringing together electric blues and stripped-back acoustic performances, this CD offers two complementary sides of Taj Mahal's musical personality in one collection.

1. Ain't Gwine to Whistle Dixie Anymo'
2. Take a Giant Step
3. Give Your Woman What She Wants
4. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
5. You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond
6. Six Days on the Road
7. Farther on Down the Road (You Will Accompany Me)
8. Keep Your Hands Off Her
9. Bacon Fat
10. Linin' Track
11. Country Blues #1
12. Wild Ox Moan
13. Light Rain Blues
14. Little Soulful Tune
15. Candy Man
16. Cluck Old Hen
17. Colored Aristocracy
18. Blind Boy Rag
19. Stagger Lee
20. Cajun Tune
21. Fishin' Blues
22. Annie's Lover