Modern was a true family affair, run by the four Blhari brothers in L.A.,they handled all aspects of the operation. Modern soon established a reputation for putting out quality records by up-and-coming R&B artists, and in time they released sides by some of the greatest blues acts of the era. This 2CD set is a fitting tribute to one of the real visionary independent record labels of the era and is crammed full of highlights from the likes of John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Elmore James. VARIOUS ARTISTS (2CD) I M READY THE MODERN STORY (RE-ISSUE) DAY2CD261 CD 1 1. I'm Ready - John Lee Hooker 2. Stranded In The Jungle - The Cadets 3. Roll, Hot Rod, Roll - Oscar Mclollie 4. Be Lovey Dovey - The Rockets 5. The Wallflower (Dance With Me Henry) - Etta James 6. Don't Feel Sorry For Me - Jimmy Beasley 7. Cindy - The Cobras 8. Just Got Rid Of A Heartache - Shirley Gunter 9. I Told Ya Mama - Jimmy McCracklin 10. You Send Me - Jesse Belvin 11. I Miss You So - Dennis Binder 12. I Wanna Know Why - The Cliques 13. Ever Since You've Been Gone - The Hawks 14. Hit Git And Split - Young Jessie 15. Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So) - Marvin & Johnny 16. Hey Rube - The Rocketeers 17. Old Man River - Hadda Brooks 18. Church Bells May Ring - The Cadets 19. This Heart Of Mine - Curley Williams 20. Just To Say Hello - Jesse Belvin 21. Number One (My One And Only) - Etta James 22. My Happiness - Jimmy Beasley 23. Every Day And Every Night - Dolly Cooper 24. Wild About You - Elmore James 25. My Desire - The Cliques CD 2 1. I Want You - The Cadets 2. Eternal Love - Oscar McLollie 3. Little Coquette - Jimmy Beasley 4. The Girl In My Dreams - The Cliques 5. Have Mercy Miss Percy - Long Tall Marvin 6. A Ting A Ling - The Poka-Dotts 7. W-O-M-A-N - Etta James 8. Set My Heart Free - Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns 9. Summertime - Jesse Belvin 10. Teenage Prayer - Dolly Cooper 11. I Will Return - The Cobras 12. Oh Mother, Dear Mother - Jimmy Witherspoon 13. It's All Over - The Hawks 14. Butter Ball - Marvin & Johnny 15. Don't Be Angry - The Cadets 16. Cold Chills - The Sounds 17. Headin' Home - Shirley Gunter & The Flairs 18. I'm In Love With A Girl - The Cliques 19. Jambalaya - Jimmy Beasley 20. Long Tall Woman - Elmore James 21. Be Mine - Curley Williams 22. Good Lookin' - Etta James 23. Lookin' For A Woman - John Lee Hooker 24. Mary Lou - Young Jessie 25. Goodnight My Love - Jesse Belvin