Twistin the Blues

46 fabulous songs from the inspirational Sam Cooke, the American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. Cooke had 29 Top 40 hits in the U.S. between 1957 and 1965. Major hits like You Send Me, Chain Gang, Wonderful World and Bring It on Home to Me are some of his most popular songs. Cooke was also among the first modern black performers and composers to attend to the business side of his musical career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. (Ain't That) Good News; (Somebody) Ease My Troublin' Mind; (What A) Wonderful World; Another Saturday Night; Basin Street Blues; Bring It On Home To Me; Chain Gang; Change Is Gonna Come; Cousin Of Mine; Cupid; Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha; Falling In Love; Good Times; Having A Party; Home When Shadows Fall; I Love You For Sentimental Reasons; I'll Come Running Back To You; I'm Just A Country Boy; It's Got The Whole World Shakin'; Jesus Gave Me Water; Just For You; Keep Movin' On; Little Red Rooster; Loveable; Meet Me At Mary's Place; Nothing Can Change This Love; Only Sixteen; Riddle Song; Rome (Wasn't Built In A Day); Sad Mood; Shake; Sittin' In The Sun; Sugar Dumpling; Summertime; Tennessee Waltz; That's Where It's At; There'll Be No Second Time; Touch The Hem Of His Garment; Try A Little Love; Twisting The Night Away; When A Boy Falls In Love; Win Your Love For Me; Yeah Man; You Send Me; You Were Made For Me; You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You.

Volume One-This three DVD set features a wide range of archival footage from the 1960s to the present day of performances by the pre-eminent names in steel-string fingerstyle guitar. Beginning with Peter Finger’s breathtaking A Trip Through The Pyrenees the collection boasts some real gems: a rare late 1960s clip of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady a.k.a. Hot Tuna doing Hesitation Blues Bert Jansch delivering a soulful version of One For Jo John Fahey crooning while plucking a Gibson L-00 on a plaintive Poor Boy and Adrian Legg at his peg twisting best on Midwest Sunday… It’s a wonder seeing these greats do what they do up close without havingto focus on instructional asides and without getting a lot of smoke in your face!

The All Music Guide says that pianist and composer George Winston is 'among the earliest and most successful proponents of contemporary instrumental music.' Here is the first songbook ever notating his beloved piano pieces. Winston himself chose the songs and cover art, wrote the preface, and approved every note. Features 20 of his most-requested favorites: The Black Stallion, Joy, Longing, Prelude/Carol of the Bells, Thanksgiving, Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel and more. Includes a biography, discography, and discussion of chords. This is the first fully authorized songbook featuring Winston's esteemed compositions and arrangements!