One of the benefits of collecting records in the early 1970s was that nearly every one of Jimmy Reed’s many records could be found in cut-out bins. Reed’s thick Mississippi drawl often made his lyrics unintelligible, but his looping blues rhythms were irresistible. This CD reminds one of the joys of first hearing the likes of “Take Out Some Insurance,” “You Don’t Have To Go,” “Going Upside Your Head” and “High and Lonesome.” With special guests Kim Wilson and Lou Ann Barton in tow, Omar Dykes and JimmyVaughan pay a well deserved tribute to “The Bossman.”

The rollicking title track underlines the importance of Reed because if you play blues, at some point in the night you’re going to do at least one Reed cover. Hits including “Baby What You Want Me to Do,” “Big Lights Big City” and “Big Bossman,” are artfully covered, as are lesser known gems “You Upset My Mind” and “Good Lover.” Dykes doesn’t slur his words as Reed did, instead handling the lyrics with a big, booming vocal style. When he sings, “Aw shucks, hush your mouth,” you aren’t going to say a word. What can you say about Vaughan’s guitar work is very reminiscent of his playing with the Fab T-Birds, and even his simple turnarounds are interesting.

Highly recommended. Volume two, guys?