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The Best of the Private Years
Greatest hits album by Taj Mahal
Released	April 18, 2000
Genre	Blues
Taj Mahal chronology
The Best of Taj Mahal (2000) The Best of the Private Years (2000) Shoutin' in Key (2000)

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The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings

The Best of the Private Years is an album by American blues artist Taj Mahal, which was released in 2000. AllMusic's verdict on the collection was " Mahal has a rich history, and this collection is living proof that a good bluesman gets better with age".

Track listing

1. "Blues Ain't Nothin'"
2. "Here In The Dark"
3. "Mind Your Own Business"
4. "Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes"
5. "Senor Blues"
6. "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" (Jessie Hill)
7. "Hoochi Coochi Coo"
8. "Mr Pitiful"
9. "I Need Your Loving"
10. "I'm Ready"
11. "Sophisticated Mama"
12. "Mockingbird"
13. "That's How Strong My Love Is"

References

1. ^ "Best of the Private Years - Taj Mahal | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
2. Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 625. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.

• 2000 greatest hits albums
• Taj Mahal (musician) compilation albums