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He was one of the towering figures of Beat poetry, but Ginsberg was always deep into the blues and the joy of song, too. His collaborators on "First Blues"—his 1971–81 recordings that became an instant cult classic when released as a double-LP in ’83—include Bob Dylan, David Amram, Happy Traum, Arthur Russell, Peter Orlovsky, David Mansfield and John Hammond. Now, the last word on "First Blues" arrives: the original release plus 11 previously unissued songs from the 1971–81 sessions as well as demos and live recordings featuring Dylan, Russell and some fine kazoo playing by none other than Don Cherry. A 28-page booklet full of rare photos, writings and drawings from Ginsberg’s archives joins "Vomit Express," "Sickness Blues," "Stay Away from the White House," "Going Down to San Diego," "Tyger," "Father Death Blues," "Put Down Yr Cigarette Rag" and more cherished artifacts of ramshackle Ginsberg charm! Omnivore.