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Title: Koko's Chess Set, 1965-1969, Remastered & Revisited
Review: Under the tutelage of producer Willie Dixon, the former Cora Walton, soon known as Koko Taylor and later as "Queen of Chicago Blues", would have a succession of hits on Chess Records. This re-issue of her Chess debut, originally released in October 1969, also serves as a collection of her 1960s singles.KOKO TAYLOR (2001 "Remastered & Revisited" version) consists of 14 tracks, including 2 previously unreleased recordings, all recorded 1965-1969, some as singles for the Checker label. Disc is packaged in a clear jewel case. Booklet includes an essay by Bill Dahl, a couple black & white photographs, and track information.This is a great collection. It includes the high-energy "Fire" and the sassy, in-your-face songs "Don't Mess with the Messer", "Love You Like a Woman" ("I'll love you like a woman / But I'll fight you like a man"), and "Whatever I Am, You Made Me".
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