There is simply no sound in blues as instantly recognizable and as easy to play and sing as the music of the great Jimmy Reed. Although he was one of the best-selling bluesmen of all time, most blues historians consider Reed to be a minor figure in the pantheon of Chicago blues. Despite his status as a simply average guitarist and harmonica player (in a city filled with talent), he possessed a warm, friendly voice, lyrical phrasing, and a sense of melody that appealed to record buyers. Presented here is Reed's second album, "Rockin' with Reed," originally released under the Vee-Jay label in 1959.