215) Two Steps From the Blues

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This collection of the blues singer's 1958-1961 singles was recorded after Bland had his tonsils removed and lost some of his upper register. The result -- an even more stirring, guttural howl -- is epitomized by "Little Boy Blue" and "Cry, Cry, Cry," which erase any distinction between blues and soul.

Total album sales: Under 500,000

Peak chart position: 116

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