Despite a lack of any major hits, Johnny ‘Guitar” Watson has long been recognized as one of the true geniuses of blues and R&B. This set is a long overdue tribute to a visionary pioneer. A truly mufti-talented artist, he was a blazing boogie-woogie pianist, though he is best remembered as an innovative guitarist who influenced Bo Diddley and Ike Turner. Some sources claim he was the first guitarist to use reverb and feedback to make music and his guitar playing tapped the full range of the instrument’s potential. Watson was also a prolific songwriter and a soulful singer. This CD puts together the best blues sides he made for labels such as Federal, Modern, Keen, RPM, Class and Arvee Records between 1952 and 1960.

1. Deana Baby
2. Ruben
3. Gangster of Love
4. Untouchable
5. I Got Eyes
6. Space Guitar
7. Love Me Baby
8. Hot Little Mama
9. Too Tired
10. I Love To Love You
11. Johnny Guitar
12. Honey
13. Ain T Gonna Hush
14. Looking Back
15. One More Kiss
16. Just Won't Treat Me Rite
17. Motor Head Baby
18. Oh Baby
19. Someone Cares For Me
20. Thinking
21. Those Lonely, Lonely Nights
22. No I Can't
23. Gettin Drunk
24. She Moves Me
25. Lonely Girl
26. Give a Little
27. Half Pint of Whiskey
28. What's Going On