The Best of the Private Years
# The Best of the Private Years

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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

* "Blues Ain't Nothin'"
* "Here In The Dark"
* "Mind Your Own Business"
* "Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes"
* "Senor Blues"
* "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" (Jessie Hill)
* "Hoochi Coochi Coo"
* "Mr Pitiful"
* "I Need Your Loving"
* "I'm Ready"
* "Sophisticated Mama"
* "Mockingbird"
* "That's How Strong My Love Is"
