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The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated “… this is Pete Johnson’s definitive release, showing that he was much more than just a one-dimensional (although powerful) boogie-woogie specialist.”

Track listings:

1 Joe Turner– Goin’ Away Blues 2:35
2 Joe Turner*– Roll ‘Em, Pete 2:46
3 Harry James (2) And The Boogie Woogie Trio– Boo-Woo 3:00
4 Harry James (2) And The Boogie Woogie Trio– Home James 2:35
5 Pete Johnson– Shuffle Boogie 3:18
6 Pete Johnson– Lone Star Blues 3:05
7 Pete Johnson– B & O Blues 3:13
8 Pete Johnson– How Long, How Long 2:50
9 Pete Johnson– Climbin’ And Screamin’ 3:17
10 Pete Johnson– Buss Robinson Blues 2:39
11 Pete Johnson– Pete’s Blues 3:01
12 Pete Johnson– Let ‘Em Jump 3:01
13 Pete Johnson– Pete’s Blues No 2 3:07
14 Pete Johnson And His Boogie Woogie Boys*– Cherry Red 2:54
15 Pete Johnson And His Boogie Woogie Boys*– Baby, Look At You 3:01
16 Pete Johnson And His Boogie Woogie Boys*– Lovin’ Mama Blues 3:12
17 Pete Johnson And His Boogie Woogie Boys*– Cafe Society Rag 2:57
18 Pete Johnson– Boogie Woogie 2:43
19 Pete Johnson Blues Trio– Vine Street Bustle 3:42
20 Pete Johnson Blues Trio– Some Day Blues 4:30

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – Henry ” Buster” Smith (tracks: 14 to 16)
Bass – Abe Bolar (tracks: 14 to 16, 19 to 20), Johnny Williams (tracks: 3 to 4)
Drums – Eddie Dougherty (tracks: 3 to 4, 14 to 16)
Guitar – Lawrence Lucie (tracks: 14 to 16), Ulysses Livingston (tracks: 19 to 20)
Liner Notes [June 1992] – Anatol Schenker
Piano – Albert Ammons (tracks: 17), Meade Lux Lewis (tracks: 17), Pete Johnson
Trumpet – Harry James (2) (tracks: 3 to 4), Hot Lips Page (tracks: 14 to 16)
Vocals – Joe Turner* (tracks: 1 to 2, 14 to 17)

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Label: Classics (11) – CLASSICS 656
Series: The Classics Chronological Series – 656
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: France
Released: 1992