• Track Listing

Most releases spotlight the Stax hits, but what about the early years of this blues/soul legend? After all, he gave Sun its first hit: 1953’s Bear Cat. Here’s that hit; two songs that Rufus covered (Decorate the Counter Rosco Gordon; Tiger Man Joe Hill Louis) as well as Rufus’ versions, plus Save That Money; Beer Bottle Boogie; No More Doggin’ Around…29 tracks including his sides for Chess, Sun, Meteor, Bullet and his recently discovered first sides for Star Talent. 68-page booklet, too!