The Best of the Private Years is an album by American blues artist Taj Mahal, which was released in 2000.[1] 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".[1]
- "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"[1]