The Real Thing (Taj Mahal album)


The Real Thing is a double live album by Taj Mahal, released in 1971. It was recorded on February 13, 1971 at the Fillmore East in New York City and features Taj Mahal backed by a band that includes four tuba players.

Track listing

All tracks by Taj Mahal except where noted.
  1. "Fishin' Blues" – 2:58
  2. "Ain't Gwine to Whistle Dixie " – 9:11
  3. "Sweet Mama Janisse" – 3:32
  4. "Going Up to the Country and Paint My Mailbox Blue" – 3:24
  5. "Big Kneed Gal" – 5:34
  6. "You're Going to Need Somebody on Your Bond" – 6:13
  7. "Tom and Sally Drake" – 3:39
  8. "Diving Duck Blues" – 3:46
  9. "John, Ain' It Hard" – 5:30
  10. "She Caught the Katy " – 4:08
  11. *Omitted from the vinyl issue, added to 2000 CD issue. Studio recording appears on The Natch'l Blues.
  12. "You Ain't No Street Walker Mama, Honey but I Do Love the Way You Strut Your Stuff" – 18:56

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