The Best of the Blues

"The Best of the Blues" is a compilation album by Northern Irish musician Gary Moore. Released in 2002, it's a two-disc anthology punctuated with high calibre performances and characteristic virtuosity.

On the first disc, the selection comprises mainly of songs from Gary Moore's previously released albums, offering a wide spectrum of blues-rock numbers. It features tracks such as 'Still Got the Blues,' 'Walking By Myself,' and 'Story of the Blues.'

The second disc comprises live performances featuring collaborations with renowned blues genre artists including B.B. King and Albert King. 'Need Your Love So Bad,' and 'Parisienne Walkways' are among the tracks captured live. The live renditions enhance the overall zeitgeist of this album, providing listeners with a sense of the raw power and emotive nuances of Moore's live performances.

Gary Moore, born in 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, started his career in the late '60s and demonstrated exceptional versatility through his musical journey. Immensely successful in the rock and blues genres, Moore is celebrated for his notable fingerwork and musical mastery. He earned critical acclaim for his blues recordings in the 2000s, of which "The Best of the Blues" serves as a testament to his formidable prowess and emotive playing style. The album highlights Moore's capability of exploring and serving justice to the genuine blues style. Sadly, Moore passed away in 2011, but he left behind an unmatched musical legacy.