The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi - The Best Of The Blind Boys (1972)

MCA's Best of the Blind Boys is a good, but not exceptional, collection of 12 highlights from the group's Peacock material. There are a number of wondrous performances here -- including "Love Lifted Me," "Jesus Satisfied" and "Speak for Jesus" -- but in general, the recordings aren't quite as strong as their recordings for Vee-Jay. Furthermore, the album feels a little skimpy in these days of extensive reissues, making it more of interest for completists and serious fans than listeners seeking out good values or representative collections.

Tracklist:
1.01 - The Five Blind Boys - John Saw The Number (2:04)
1.02 - The Five Blind Boys - I Ain't Got Long (3:16)
1.03 - The Five Blind Boys - Love Lifted Me (2:51)
1.04 - The Five Blind Boys - Where There's A Will, There's A Way (2:20)
1.05 - The Five Blind Boys - What Is An Album (4:38)
1.06 - The Five Blind Boys - My Soul Is A Witness (3:13)
1.07 - The Five Blind Boys - Blessed Assurance (2:30)
1.08 - The Five Blind Boys - Certainly Lord (3:09)
1.09 - The Five Blind Boys - Jesus Satisfied (2:25)
1.10 - The Five Blind Boys - Leaning On The Everlasting Arm (3:13)
1.11 - The Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - Oh, Why (Album Version) (3:43)
1.12 - The Five Blind Boys - Speak For Jesus (2:57)