VA - The Roots of Van Morrison (2008)

2008 collection featuring 20 terrific recordings that inspired the music of Van the Man Morrison. From his early days as lead singer of Them to his status as one of the most influential vocalists in the history of Rock 'N' Roll, Van has carved a unique musical path that goes down many different avenues including Blues, Country and Jazz. This collection highlights some of the many influences that have contributed to the career of the legendary performer and includes cuts from Big Joe Williams, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Ray Charles, Sonny Boy Williamson and many others. Complete Blues.

Tracklist
1. Leadbelly – Midnight Special (02:17)
2. Big Joe Williams – Baby Please Don't Go (02:47)
3. Sonny Boy Williamson – Good Morning Little School Girl (03:00)
4. Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – Whoopin the Blues (02:43)
5. B B King – That Ain't the Way to Do It (02:19)
6. Bobby “Blue” Bland – Farther Up the Road (02:59)
7. T-bone Walker – Stormy Monday (03:03)
8. Jimmy Witherspoon – Times Gettin Tougher Than Tough (02:46)
9. Ray Charles – Lonely Avenue (02:35)
10. Webb Pierce – There Stands the Glass (02:24)
11. Hank Williams – You Win Again (02:36)
12. Mose Allison – If You Live (02:31)
13. Louis Jordan – Early in the Morning (03:22)
14. Muddy Waters – Forty Days and Forty Nights (02:52)
15. John Lee Hooker – Dimples (02:10)
16. Jimmy Reed – Ain't That Lovin You Baby? (02:16)
17. Sonny Boy Williamson – I Cross My Heart (02:42)
18. Muddy Waters – I Just Want to Make Love to You (02:51)
19. Jimmie Rodgers – Frankie and Johnny (02:51)
20. Leadbelly – Take a Whiff on Me (03:00)