So, just who is Johnny Shines? Johnny Shines (1915-1992) was a son of the Delta (Tennessee) who eventually from (1934-37) was a running buddy of Robert Johnson. He was a powerful slide guitarist and vocalist. Eventually he wound up in Chicago. Fame came late to Johnny and only then by the merest chance. In 1968 he recorded this album for Blue Horizon and surely represents some of his best material and performances that he managed to Get onto a platter. Mike Vernon (the man behind the early Fleetwood Mac) produced. Wiilie played bass, Otis Spann played piano, Clifton James was at the drum kit while Walter blew his lungs out on harmonica. This is a tough Chicago blues record that has good songs, thrilling performances and good recorded sound.

Track Listing
1. Solid Gold
2. From Dark 'Til Dawn
3. I Will Be Kind to You
4. Last Night's Dream
5. Baby Don't You Think I Know
6. Pipeline Blues
7. I Don't Know
8. Black Panther
9. I Had a Good Home
10. Mean Fisherman