Canned HEAT, Featuring Walter Trout - Live In Oz 2002

Canned HEAT, Featuring Walter Trout - Live In Oz 2002

Blues

"We'd like to take you back to Woodstock,"
Bob Hite peremptorily announces on the opening of this live set, whisking listeners back in time to Canned Heat's heyday. A dozen years had since passed, and the world was about to be inundated by new wave, but down under in Australia in 1981, the '60s still reigned supreme. Beyond drummer Fito de la Parra, who joined the group back in 1970, the rest of Heat's members were recent arrivals Michael Halby, Rick Kellogg, Ernie Rodriguez and Walter Trout -- the latter would take over lead vocals in a few months' time after Hite's fatal heart attack. Here, however, he sounds fit as a fiddle, and the band is raring to go on and on. And they do just that on "Refried Hockey Boogie" which, at 23-plus minutes sprawled gloriously across the entire second side of the original vinyl album, which was released in 1981 by the Bedrock label (the 1984 date listed in myriad discographies refers to the CD reissue). Side one comprised enthusiastic run-throughs of Heat's three hits, an exhilarating take on the title track of their recently released Kings of the Boogie studio set, and a stomping version of "Amphetamine Annie," like "Refried" from Heat's 1968 Boogie with Canned Heat album. This modern reissue adds three more numbers performed that day, "Hell's on Down the Line" and "Chicken Shack Boogie" both from the Kings set, and the apt curtain closer, the bluesy "So Long." It was one heck of a show, which is why the album has remained on the shelves in so many parts of the world. Their glory days were long gone, but the band boogied on like the '60s never ended.
By Jo-Ann Greene.
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Canned Heat, one of the stars of the original Woodstock, are acknowledged as one of the world's top boogie bands. Live, the band really kick! This set, recorded in 1981, featured a young Walter Trout, whose guitar playing skills had come to the fore previously with John Lee Hooker. The show, recorded in front of a huge crowd of Aussie bikers, gave free rein to Trout's tremendous ability, driven on by drummer Fito De La Parra. Following the death of Bob "The Bear" Hite, this tour set up a long and fruitful future for the band, and an even better one for Walter Trout.
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Fito De La Parra- Drums
Walter Trout- Vocals, Guitar
Mike "The Mouth" Halbey - Vocals, Guitar
Rick "Cherry Red" Kellog- Vocals, Harmonica
Paul Ernie Rodriguez- Vocals, Bass
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01. On The Road Again 5:07
02. Amphetamine Anne 5:57
03. Goin' Up Country 3:06
04. Let's Work Together 3:44
05. Kings Of The Boogie 3:24
06. Refried Hockey Boogie 23:12
07. Hell's On Down The Line 4:19
08. Chicken Shack Boogie 3:28
09. So Long 3:49
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Canned HEAT, Featuring Walter Trout - Live In Oz 2002

Canned HEAT, Featuring Walter Trout - Live In Oz 2002

Blues

"We'd like to take you back to Woodstock,"
Bob Hite peremptorily announces on the opening of this live set, whisking listeners back in time to Canned Heat's heyday. A dozen years had since passed, and the world was about to be inundated by new wave, but down under in Australia in 1981, the '60s still reigned supreme. Beyond drummer Fito de la Parra, who joined the group back in 1970, the rest of Heat's members were recent arrivals Michael Halby, Rick Kellogg, Ernie Rodriguez and Walter Trout -- the latter would take over lead vocals in a few months' time after Hite's fatal heart attack. Here, however, he sounds fit as a fiddle, and the band is raring to go on and on. And they do just that on "Refried Hockey Boogie" which, at 23-plus minutes sprawled gloriously across the entire second side of the original vinyl album, which was released in 1981 by the Bedrock label (the 1984 date listed in myriad discographies refers to the CD reissue). Side one comprised enthusiastic run-throughs of Heat's three hits, an exhilarating take on the title track of their recently released Kings of the Boogie studio set, and a stomping version of "Amphetamine Annie," like "Refried" from Heat's 1968 Boogie with Canned Heat album. This modern reissue adds three more numbers performed that day, "Hell's on Down the Line" and "Chicken Shack Boogie" both from the Kings set, and the apt curtain closer, the bluesy "So Long." It was one heck of a show, which is why the album has remained on the shelves in so many parts of the world. Their glory days were long gone, but the band boogied on like the '60s never ended.
By Jo-Ann Greene.
**
Canned Heat, one of the stars of the original Woodstock, are acknowledged as one of the world's top boogie bands. Live, the band really kick! This set, recorded in 1981, featured a young Walter Trout, whose guitar playing skills had come to the fore previously with John Lee Hooker. The show, recorded in front of a huge crowd of Aussie bikers, gave free rein to Trout's tremendous ability, driven on by drummer Fito De La Parra. Following the death of Bob "The Bear" Hite, this tour set up a long and fruitful future for the band, and an even better one for Walter Trout.
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Fito De La Parra- Drums
Walter Trout- Vocals, Guitar
Mike "The Mouth" Halbey - Vocals, Guitar
Rick "Cherry Red" Kellog- Vocals, Harmonica
Paul Ernie Rodriguez- Vocals, Bass
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01. On The Road Again 5:07
02. Amphetamine Anne 5:57
03. Goin' Up Country 3:06
04. Let's Work Together 3:44
05. Kings Of The Boogie 3:24
06. Refried Hockey Boogie 23:12
07. Hell's On Down The Line 4:19
08. Chicken Shack Boogie 3:28
09. So Long 3:49
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Canned HEAT - Hallelujah 1968

Canned HEAT - Hallelujah 1968
1968 Issue.LST-7618

Blues

In the mid 60's, there was an explosion of blues based bands. Paul Butterfield, John Mayall,etc. and Canned Heat. The big difference was that Canned Heat hit the top 40.

Canned Heat was started by blues collector Bob "Bear" Hite and "Blind" Al Wilson. Both had spent their youth searching out old blues 78s and foraging through the American past to collect the music that would tell who were we were and who we could be. Canned Heat both shouted Past and Future blues.

The first album had mostly blues covers but with Bob Hites commanding vocals and Henry Vestine's guitar + Al Wilson's off center vocals made it well nearly obscure. The second album, "Boogie With Canned Heat" had a top 10 hit with "On The Road Again" and they played a date almost every night from SF to Germany.

"Hallejah" is the fourth album released by the Heat. After "Boogie", they released "Living the Blues", that had another top 10 hit, " Going Up the Country", again an Al Wilson vocal. But mostly, "Living the Blues" captilized on the long jam "Fried Hockey Boogie" that was a favorite concert piece that was an FM favorite.

But! "Hallelujah" is a fine stand alone album with such Heat favorites as " Time Was", "Same All Over" and the great '60's anthem "Sic' Em Pigs". By this time, though, Canned Heat seemed to be obligated to do an extented "Boogie". Only lovers of retread will be happy with that kicked tire. 
By  Robert S. Estes. 
**
Though there was no specific hit on Hallelujah, this album contains Canned Heat's fully developed blues chops and a slightly newfound political edge. Of special note is "Sic 'Em Pigs," an entertaining anti-police anthem, featuring drummer Fito de la Parra, Alan Wilson, and Henry Vestine making pig noises.
By Al Campbell. AMG.
**
I have got time,things will workout fine
Trouble will not reck my life
Trouble will not reck my life
Someday you´ll like what I´am putting down
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A1. Same All Over   2:55
A2. Change My Ways   2:52
A3. Canned Heat   4:25
A4. Sic 'em Pigs   2:44
A5. I'm Her Man   2:59
A6. Time Was   3:24
B1. Do Not Enter   2:55
B2. Big Fat   2:02
B3. Huautla   3:36
B4. Get Off My Back   5:16
B5. Down in the Gutter, But Free   5:37
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Canned HEAT - Canned Heat '70 Concert - Recorded Live In Europe 1970

Canned HEAT - Canned Heat '70 Concert - Recorded Live In Europe  1970
SLYL-933821   

Blues

This 1970 concert of the guys is a bit different then others as it shows a somewhat mellower side. There are some great boogie moments here like the first 2 tracks. "That's All Right Mama" features some great guitar work by Harvey Mandel. Alan Wilson does some nice harmonica playing throughout also. Still you can't help but wonder about Alan Wilson's state of mind during the melancholy Pulling Hair Blues and to some degree London Blues where his singing while good has a sadder than usual feel to it. These 2 songs cast an odd downer feel to what is otherwise a pretty upbeat concert. So that is why I say it's a little different side here. All in all a worthwhile addition to your collection. I'd also suggest Live at Topanga Corral.. another great collection of live Canned Heat.
By D. Brown.
**
The Canned Heat were led by 2 different personalities:  the Bear, a gregarious, jokey, party man with a barrelhouse voice and personality; and Alan Wilson (Blind Owl) who was a shy, introspective, blues multi-instrumentalist technician with a high-pitched fragile voice.  Around these 2 poles were the excellent rhythm section and the blazing lead guitarist Harvey Mandel (played with Mike Bloomfield, John Mayall, and later with the Stones for 2 tracks of Black and Blue).  They were united by the desire to play boogie and blues, and their execution was more 'authentic' than many other '60's blues revivalist bands, in large part because there was some authentic pain that both the Bear and Blind Owl, in their different ways, experienced (indeed, both men would die young - Blind Owl from a potentially intentional drug overdose a year or so after this album, and the Bear from a heart attack precipitated by his weight and cocaine abuse some 10 years after this album).

On this album you see both sides of the Canned Heat, in a terrific live recording.  You have the gregarious Bear, joking while the bass player's amp is being fixed, doing a fat-man version of Jim Morrison, and belting out boogified classics like "That's Alright Mama" and "Let's Work Together."  In between those songs, Blind Owl, featuring expert harmonica playing or his distinct clear slide guitar and his high voice, will come to the mike to do stripped-down and very personal blues laments of the highest order.  The ability of the band to switch gears and totally change to mood in the concert hall from song to song is the best feature of this terrific live (and short) album.
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A1 That's All Right Mama   9:02
A2 Bring It on Home   6:18
A3 Pulling Hair Blues   9:20
B1 Medley: Back Out on the Road / On the Road Again   6:00
B2 London Blues   7:53
B3 Let's Work Together   4:50
B4 Goodbye for Now   3:25
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Canned HEAT - Vintage 1970

Canned HEAT - Vintage 1970
1975 Issue. BI 15164 / JLS-3009
Recorded in 1966 but not released before 1970

Blues

This is actually a CD repackage of the 1966 recordings that appeared back in 1970 on the Janus LP Vintage Canned Heat. Produced by Johnny Otis, this was the group in their early formative stage with the lineup that would play on their official 1967 debut album: Bob Hite, Alan Wilson, Henry Vestine, Larry Taylor, and Frank Cook. All but two of the songs are covers of well-worn blues staples, mostly from the classic electric Chess catalog, including "Spoonful," "Rollin' and Tumblin'," "Pretty Thing," "Got My Mojo Working," and "Louise," with John Lee Hooker's "Dimples" as well. Though more basic and tentative and than the late-'60s recordings for which they're well known, these are pretty brisk, concise performances that mark Canned Heat as one of the few enduring white American blues-rock bands of the era. Indeed, this lacks the jam-prone bombast that afflicted many of their famous releases, and even those who dismiss their familiar stuff for that reason might find themselves enjoying this. One of the two group originals, "Straight Head," sounds like they might have been trying, if just slightly, to aim a little closer to the pop market in the manner of some of the tracks recorded around the same time by the Rising Sons (the L.A. folk-rock/blues group with Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder). It's only 24 minutes long, and one song, "Rollin' and Tumblin'," is presented twice (once with harmonica, once without), but it's a worthy archival collection.
By Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide.
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Recorded well before the free-flowing, psychedelic R&B of the Woodstock favorite "Going Up the Country," or the sinister, shimmering "On the Road Again," these mid-1960s studio tracks feature the prototypical boogie blues band Canned Heat in ...    Full Descriptionits infancy (though already with the line-up that included the guitar master "Blind" Al Wilson, which would see it through its most popular years). Blues classics like Willie Dixon's "Spoonful" and John Lee Hooker's "Dimples" display the Heat's youthful energy and enthusiasm; the legendary R&B bandleader and impresario Johnny Otis produces.

These are the earliest-known recordings of Canned Heat with the primordial lineup of ***Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson (guitar/harmonica/vocals), Stuart Brotman (bass), Henry "Sunflower" Vestine (guitar), Bob "The Bear" Hite (vocals), and either Keith Sawyer (drums), or perhaps his replacement, Frank Cook (drums),*** who joined circa 1966. Another notable name among the personnel listed on the original LP jacket is rhythm & blues legend, Johnny Otis as producer. This is certainly fitting, as the Heat wind their way through compact, high-energy versions of a variety of selections, directly contrasting the longer psychedelic showcases that would evolve over the next few years. Their almost cerebral respect for their predecessors would have suggested that the band hailed from anywhere other than their Topanga Canyon digs. However, Wilson, Vestine, and Hite were consummate students of authentic R&B, as evidenced by their practically note-for-note transcriptions of tunes from Chicago icons such as Muddy Waters ("Got My Mojo Working"), Willie Dixon ("Spoonful" and "Pretty Thing"), John Lee Hooker ("Louise" and "Dimples"), and Elmore James ("Rollin' and Tumblin'.") The latter cut is actually presented in two distinct renderings -- with and without Wilson's hard-hitting harmonica leads, closely resembling the sound of their self-titled debut, Canned Heat (1967) from the following year. A second holdover is "Big Road Blues," which is also given a similar driving beat and an otherwise solid reading. These sessions have surfaced on an endless array of reissues including Don't Forget to Boogie: Vintage Heat (2002), Vintage Canned Heat [Sundazed] (1996), or paired with a 1969 concert platter on the Akarma Records double-play Live at the Topanga Corral/Vintage (2002). [Lilith's 2007 edition included one bonus track.] ~ Lindsay Planer

Before hitting the charts in 1968 with their version of Jim Oden's "On The Road Again" (#20 in the USA, # 10 in the UK), here is how they sounded in 1966 when R&B pioneer Johnny Otis produced their first recordings.
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Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson- Guitar- Harmonica, Vocals
Larry Taylor- Bass
Frank Cook- Drums
Bob Hite- Vocals
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A1. Spoonful   2:25
A2. Big Road Blues   2:01
A3. Rolling And Tumbling   2:10
A4. Got My Mojo Working   2:36
A5. Pretty Thing   1:49
B1. Louise   2:35
B2. Dimples   2:35
B3. Can't Hold on Much Longer...   2:15
B4. Straight Ahead   2:30
B5. Rolling And Tumbling (With Harmonica)   2:16
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Canned HEAT - (Kings of the Boogie) Dog House Blues 1982

Canned HEAT - (Kings of the Boogie) Dog House Blues 1982
H.B. 90135

Blues

Formed by three avid blues record collectors, Canned Heat reformatted the sound of those beloved old 78s into ragged electric guitar boogies that fit the gestalt of the Woodstock generation. Guitarist and harmonica player Alan Wilson, singer Bob Hite, and guitarist Henry Vestine took their record collecting seriously, lifting the quill section from Texas songster Henry Thomas' 1920s recording of "Bull Doze Blues" note for note to form the intro to "Going Up the Country," one of Canned Heat's most enduring songs. At its best, Canned Heat translated an enthusiasm for old blues into a bright, radio-friendly history lesson, and at its worst, it collapsed into being just another white blues boogie band. This set, originally released in 1981, was the last Canned Heat studio album to feature involvement from Hite, who was found dead from an apparent drug overdose on April 5 of that year, and it was also the last studio effort by the band for some seven years. It's actually a fairly energetic album, with the opener, "Kings of the Boogie," a cover of "So Fine," and a grinding "Dog House Blues" being the highlights, although nothing here will change anyone's take on this fairly one-dimensional band. Kings of the Boogie has also been released under the title Dog House Blues.
By Steve Leggett, All Music Guide.
**
Featuring the final recordings with Bob Hite alongside new members, "Kings Of The Boogie" (it's original title) is clearly a transitional album. Many felt Canned Heat just couldn't possibly carry on with the same importance and vitality without Hite, and this release did little to dispel those notions. Not because it's a weak album, it's absolutely not; it's because of the emotion tied to the late Hite. Newcomers to the Heat will probably feel the Hite-involved cuts are a notch below the other ones, but to the hardcore longtime fans such an opinion would be considered blasphemy. And this album didn't reach many new fans due to crap distribution and basically played to the following who didn't pay much attention to the new members as they mourned Bob's untimely passing.
A shame, really, as this album is actually better than any of the preceding several Heat studio albums: it is a lot more energetic and vital and set a new standard for the ongoing Canned Heat. It would be a long seven years before the band would return with an all-new studio album, but in that time Fito and crew had won over the old fans and attracted droves of new ones to the boogie. Canned Heat not only survived, they got better. To this day "Kings Of The Boogie" or "Dog House Blues" (or whatever else it may be called) is still somewhat lost in the shuffle. But it's the sound of an enormously gifted band picking up the pieces and should not be ignored.
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Fito de la Parra- Drums
Mike Halby- Guitar, Vocals
Bob Hite- Vocals, Harmonica
Rick Kellog- Harb, Vocals
Ernie Rodriguez- Bass, Vocals
Henry Vestine- Guitar
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A1 Kings of the Boogie   3:03
A2 Stoned Bad Street Fighting Man   3:33
A3 So Fine   3:15
A4 You Can't Get Close to Me   3:29
A5 Hell's Just Down the Road   3:39
B1 I Was Wrong   3:46
B2 Little Crystal   4:16
B3 Dog House Blues   2:50
B4 Sleepy Hollow Baby   3:19
B5 Chicken Shack   2:45
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Canned HEAT - Canned Heat In Concert (King Biscuit Flower Hour) 1995

Canned HEAT - Canned Heat In Concert (King Biscuit Flower Hour) 1995
1995 Issue 8005.2

Blues

From the archives of the King Biscuit Flower Hour syndicated radio concert series comes one of the only, if not the only, professionally recorded live disc to feature this particular reincarnation of the 1960s blues and boogie band Canned Heat. They took part in both the Monterey International Pop Music Festival (June 1967) as well as the Woodstock Music & Arts Fair (August 1969), yet failed to garner the commercial success worthy of their considerable instrumental prowess. In fact, the set captured here is taken from the Heat's appearance at a Woodstock reunion show held September 7, 1979, in Brookhaven, NY. This lineup incorporates Larry Taylor (bass/vocals), Bob "The Bear" Hite (harmonica/vocals), and Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra (drums), as well as more recent personnel Mike "Hollywood Fats" Mann (guitar) and Jay Spell (piano). In addition to the anticipated readings of their best-known works "On the Road Again" and "Going Up the Country," there are more than competent cover versions of William Harris' "Bullfrog Blues" -- dating back to their debut, Canned Heat (1967) -- as well as Amos Milburn's R&B Creole anthem "Chicken Shack Boogie." Another highlight is the ten-plus minute title track to Canned Heat's concurrent effort, Human Condition (1978), their last with Hite, who passed in 1981 of a heart seizure. The performance concludes with a thoroughly involved "Shake 'n Boogie," which harks back to the type of white-hot playing that the original combo became known for. The contents have also been issued as Greatest Hits Live and the DVD audio 5.1 DTS Surround Sound From the Front Row Live, both released in 2003.
By Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide.
**
In September of 1979, Canned Heat was invited to the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival at Brookhaven, Long Island, New York, where this live recording was made.
In the true Canned Heat tradition, it was a great party. The line-up then was a very strong musical force with three original members Bob Hite, Fito de la Parra and Larry Taylor plus two outstanding musicians Mike "Hollywood Fats" Mann on lead guitar and blind piano player Jay Spell, who also sings "On the Road Again" and "Going Up the Country" on this recording.
Disco music was at its height and Canned Heat was having a rough time maintaining popularity in spite of the good music we were making. Not withstanding this trend, a lot of hard core boogie and blues fans got together and enjoyed themselves boogieing with the Heat.
During these times the Dan Akroyd and John Belushi movie "The Blues Brothers" had just been released, making the blues scene suddenly fashionable. The Bear and Hollywood Fats - both tremendous eaters- while downing their second hamburger, stoned in a greasy joint, started calling themselves "The Burger Brothers".
On this historical show Bob "The Bear" shines not only as a great blues singer, but also as a performer creating an environment for fun and a "Get Down And Boogie" attitude with his comments along with the other guys in the band making a party out of the show.
This is the only live recording in existence to feature Canned Heat with "Hollywood Fats" and Bob Hite together. "The Bear" was to die a broken and disappointed man heavily involved in drugs and alcohol only two years after this performance. Shortly after, "Hollywood Fats" suffered the same fate. The loss of these two great talents will be deeply missed by all of us.
Under my leadership, Canned heat continues to record and perform worldwide to this day. For fans and musicologists interested in the history of the band, I am currently working on the book "Living the Blues", the story of Canned Heat, which will be hopefully published in 1995. Enjoy this live performance of Canned Heat, and as "The Bear" always said: "Don't forget to boogie."
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Bob Hite- Harmonica,Vocals
Adolfo de la Parra- Drums
Jay Spell- Vocals,Piano
Antonio de la Barreda- Bass 
Larry Taylor- Vocals
Hollywood Fats- Guitar 
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01. Intro   1:06
02. On the Road Again   4:29
03. Bullfrog Blues   3:28
04. Chicken Shack   4:46
05. Stand Up for What You Are   3:51
06. Goin' Up the Country   4:22
07. Don't Know Where She Went (She Split)   5:26
08. Human Condition   11:52
09. Shake 'n Boogie   7:38
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Canned HEAT - Internal Combustion 1994

Canned HEAT - Internal Combustion 1994

Blues

The living members of Canned Heat got together with fellow musicians and laid it down in keeping with the tradition and concept that Bob Hite and Allan Wilson envisioned when they first founded Canned Heat. Originally released in 1994 it has 11 tracks including, 'Nothing At All', '24 Hours', 'I Used To Be Bad' and 'John Lee Hooker Boogie'.
**
With so many boogie blues/rock bands around these days it's important to remember that Canned Heat just about invented the form. A solid outing.
From Living Blues.
**
Canned Heat:
James Thornbury- (Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar);
Henry "The Sunflower" Vestine, Junior Watson- (Guitar);
Ron Shumake- (Acoustic & Electric Bass);
Adolfo "Fito" De La Parra- (Drums, Vocals).
Additional personnel:
Ruby Valdez- (Vocals);
Harvey Mandel- (Guitar);
Ira Ingber- (Guitar, Percussion);
Bill Bergman- (Tenor Sax);
Stephen Kupka- (Baritone Sax);
Daniel Fornero- (Trumpet);
Nick Lane- (Trombone);
Ronnie Barron- (Piano);
Larry "The Mole" Taylor, Carl Sealove- (Electric Bass);
R.J. Rose, Giovanni Arreola- (Background Vocals).
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01. Used To Be Bad 03:25
02. John Lee Hooker Boogie 04:20
03. Remember Woodstock 05:26
04. (You'll Have To) Come And Get It 03:56
05. The Heat In Me Is Up 05:02
06. It's Hot 03:56
07. Vision Of You 05:09
08. Nothing At All 04:32
09. 24 Hours 04:04
10. Gamblin' Woman 03:15
11. I Might Be Tempted 04:23
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Canned HEAT with John Lee HOOKER 1971-04-15

Canned HEAT with John Lee HOOKER 1971-04-15
Carnegie Hall, New York City
Bootleg
All The Credits Go To *clint111, from omgili*

Blues


This is a very rare show that hasn't been traded much. It is one of the Hooker 'N Heat shows from the 1971 tour. Bob Hite dedicates "Framed" to Abbie Hoffman who is in the audience. It's an enthusiastic show with Vestine playing very well. Joel Scott addes some booming vocals to Back Door Man. This recording is a must for fans of Canned Heat, John Lee Hooker, and the blues.
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Bob Hite- Vocals
Henry Vestine-     Lead Guitar
Fito de la Parra- Drums
Joel Scott Hill- Vocals, Guitar
Antonio de la Barreda- Bass
John Lee Hooker- Vocals
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01.Framed
02.Let's Work Together
03.Introduction of John Lee Hooker
04.Hey Babe
05.Boogie Chillen no.2
06.Drum solo
07.Boogie Chillen no.2 ending
08.Introduction to Back Door Man
09.Back Door Man
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Canned HEAT & John Lee HOOKER - Hooker 'n' Heat 1971

Canned HEAT & John Lee HOOKER - Hooker 'n' Heat 1971

Blues

Hooker 'N Heat is a double album released by blues-rock band Canned Heat and blues legend John Lee Hooker in early 1971. The sessions were the last with harmonicist, guitarist and songwriter Alan Wilson, who died in September 1970 (1970-09). The cover photo was taken after his death, but a picture of him can be seen on the wall behind John Lee Hooker.

It was the first of Hooker's albums to chart, reaching number 78 in the Billboard charts.
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Antonio de la Barreda- Bass
Adolfo de la Parra- Percussion, Drums
Bob Hite- Vocals
John Lee Hooker- Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals, Rhythm, Performer, Instrumentation    
Henry Vestine- Guitar
Alan Wilson- Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals
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Cd 1 
01. Messin' With the Hook   2:17
02. The Feelin' Is Gone   4:31
03. Send Me Your Pillow   3:39
04. Sittin' Here Thinkin'   4:11
05. Meet Me in the Bottom   3:34
06. Alimonia Blues   4:28
07. Drifter   4:39
08. You Talk Too Much   3:08
09. Burning Hell   3:55
10. Bottle Up and Go   2:20

Cd 2
01. The World Today   7:22
02. I Got My Eyes on You   4:21
03. Whiskey and Wimmen'   4:33
04. Just You and Me   7:37
05. Let's Make It   4:04
06. Peavine   5:00
07. Boogie Chillen No. 2   11:35
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Canned Heat - On the Road Again 1967

Canned Heat - On the Road Again 1967

Blues

This 15-track single-disc collection was culled from Canned Heat (1967), Boogie With Canned Heat (1968), Living the Blues (1968), Hallelujah (1969), and Future Blues (1970). Arguably, Canned Heat Cookbook (1969) -- a hits package in its own right -- could be lumped in since it was the first full-length platter with "Going Up the Country," which was initially only issued on a 45-rpm single. During this era, the Heat was inhabited by Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson (guitar/vocals), Larry "The Mole" Taylor (bass), Henry "Sunflower" Vestine (guitar), and Bob "The Bear" Hite (vocals). Frank Cook (drums) contributed to the band's self-titled debut prior to being replaced by Aldolfo "Fito" de la Parra (drums), who remained as the combo's sole purveyor into the 1990s. One of the things separating the material on this title is the integration of the extended musical memoir "Fried Hockey Boogie," featuring Hite front and center as he introduces each of his mates prior to their respective solos. This culminates into a full-blown jam, concluding with the Bear's decree "Don't forget to boogie!" The other lengthy groove is the psychedelic sojourn "Parthenogenesis," incorporating the stretched-out moxie of concurrent Bay Area acts the Grateful Dead or Quicksilver Messenger Service with their own distinct rootsy blend of electric rock with authentic R&B. For the most part, however, On the Road is a plentiful compilation that finds room for Canned Heat's best-remembered numbers, such as the funky good-time update of Wilbert Harrison's "Let's Work Together," the darkly guilded original "On the Road Again," and the cautionary tale of speed freaks on "Amphetamine Annie." Equally copious is the secondary layer of album cuts, including covers of classics such as the traditional "Bullfrog Blues," Muddy Waters' "Rollin' and Tumblin'," and Robert Johnson's "Dust My Broom." While those with a cursory interest in Canned Heat will be more than adequately served by this set, some may find it a bit too comprehensive. Conversely, parties seeking a more in-depth anthology should take note of the two-disc Uncanned! The Best of Canned Heat (1994).
By Lindsay Planer. AMG.
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01. On the Road Again
02. Amphetamine Annie
03. My Crime
04. Time Was
05. Going Up the Country
06. Sugar Bee
07. Whiskey Headed Woman
08. Bullfrog Blues
09. Let's Work Together
10. World in a Jug
11. Fried Hockey Boogie
12. Rollin and Tumblin
13. I'm Her Man
14. Dust My Broom
15. Parthenogenesis: Nebulosity/Rollin' and Tumblin'/Five Owls/Bear Wires
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Canned Heat - Boogie 2000

Canned Heat - Boogie 2000

Blues

Canned Heat has just recorded their new album, titled "Boogie 2000" with one of their strongest lineups ever, including Adolpho "Fito" de la Parra on drums, original bassist Larry "The Mole" Taylor on guitar, Greg Kage on bass and veteran bluesman Robert Lucas on vocals, bottleneck and harmonica leading the way.

While many people all over the world commemorate the 30th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock festival, Canned Heat, who were one of the headliners (3rd highest paid act after Hendrix and Joplin), enter the next millenium with fresh blues & boogie. With Boogie 2000 Canned Heat offer the evidence that this band does not only live off a great past but also is very present and you'll get the feel to hear more of those guys in the future ...

"Hard to believe it's been 26 years since I had the pleasure of making an entire album with Canned Heat. We've spent a lot of time finding and writing songs that would have the old Canned Heat feel and sound, but would also take their boogie-blues into the next century with a fresh and revitalized sound. The Heat were bringing the country blues to the white, mainstream audience, they are more responsible than any other band that can be named. Their combination of blues and boogie hits in the late '60s and early '70s, along with their collaboration with John Lee Hooker, opened the door for many, many other musicians and bands to play the blues and have it accepted by the music public. This album, hopefully, will again make Canned Heat a real player in today's music world as it combines blues, boogie, rock and swing. Canned Heat would like to thank all of it's fans around the world for their loyalty over the past 30 plus years and we hope those that are hearing Canned Heat for the first time will become listeners into the millenium."
Don't Forget To Boogie!
By Skip Taylor.
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Some bands just keep on truckin'. Check out Canned Heat, closing out the millennium with a new album of new material. This is a good title for the album because since forming 33 years ago, the band is still going on fusing boogie rhythms with rock instrumentation. Still, there is plenty of variety here. On "World of Make Believe" they go halfway to meeting Santana and on "Dark Clouds" they recall Willie Dixon.
By Tom Schulte.
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Robert Lucas- (Vocals, Guitar, Slide Guitar, harmonica);
Larry Taylor- (Vocals, Guitar);
Greg Kage- (Vocals);
Javier Batiz, Adolfo de la Parra- (Guitar);
Michael Forbes, David Woodford- (Flute, Sax);
Rob Rio- (Piano);
Mike Finnegan- (Organ).
Additional personnel includes:
Cannibal & The Headhunters.
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01. Wait And See 2:47
       Flute, Saxophone - David Woodford , Mike Forbes
       Lyrics By, Music By - D. Bartholomew* , A. Domino*
       Vocals - Robert Lucas
02. Last Man 2:49
       Lyrics By - Skip Taylor
       Music By - A. de la Parra* , S.L. Taylor* , Skip Taylor
       Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar [Slide] - Robert Lucas
03. World Of Make Believe 3:31
       Congas, Percussion - Fito de la Parra , Mike Pacheco
       Guitar [Lead] - Javier Batiz
       Lyrics By, Music By, Vocals - Greg Kage
       Music By - A. de la Parra* , S.L. Taylor*
       Organ [Hammond B-3] - Michael Finnigan
04. Dark Clouds 4:11
       Lyrics By - R. Lucas*
       Music By - A. de la Parra* , S.L. Taylor*
       Vocals - Robert Lucas
05. Searchin' For My Baby 3:12
       Backing Vocals - Original "Cannibal And The Headhunters", The*
       Lyrics By, Music By - Robert Moore
       Organ [Hammond B-3] - Michael Finnigan
       Vocals - Robert Lucas
06. I Got Loaded 3:18
       Lyrics By, Music By - Harris/ Nelson*
       Vocals - Robert Lucas
07. Too Much Giddyup (Not Enough Whoa) 3:46
       Guitar [Slide] - Robert Lucas
       Lyrics By, Vocals - Greg Kage
       Music By - A. de la Parra* , S.L. Taylor* , R. Lucas*
08. She Split 3:42
       Lyrics By, Music By - A. de la Parra* , S.L. Taylor*
       Piano - Rob Rio
       Vocals - Larry Taylor
09. 2000 Reasons (Y2K Blues) 5:15
       Lyrics By, Vocals - Robert Lucas
       Music By - A. de la Parra* , G. Kage* , S.L. Taylor*
       Piano - Rob Rio
10. Road To Rio 3:33
       Lyrics By, Music By - Al Blake (2)
       Vocals - Greg Kage
11. Can I Come Home? 4:18
       Lyrics By, Vocals - Robert Lucas
       Music By - A. de la Parra* , Greg Kage , S.L. Taylor*
       Organ [Hammond B-3] - Michael Finnigan
       Piano - Rob Rio
12.  I'm So Tired 4:32
       Lyrics By, Music By, Vocals - Robert Lucas
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Canned HEAT - Hallelujah & Cook Book (1968-1969)

Canned HEAT - Hallelujah & Cook Book (1968-1969)
2 LPs on 1 CD: HALLELUJAH (1968)/COOK BOOK (1969).

Blues

In the mid 60's, there was an explosion of blues based bands. Paul Butterfield, John Mayall,etc. and Canned Heat. The big difference was that Canned Heat hit the top 40.

Canned Heat was started by blues collector Bob "Bear" Hite and "Blind" Al Wilson. Both had spent their youth searching out old blues 78s and foraging through the American past to collect the music that would tell who were we were and who we could be. Canned Heat both shouted Past and Future blues.

The first album had mostly blues covers but with Bob Hites commanding vocals and Henry Vestine's guitar + Al Wilson's off center vocals made it well nearly obscure. The second album, "Boogie With Canned Heat" had a top 10 hit with "On The Road Again" and they played a date almost every night from SF to Germany.

"Hallejah" is the fourth album released by the Heat. After "Boogie", they released "Living the Blues", that had another top 10 hit, " Going Up the Country", again an Al Wilson vocal. But mostly, "Living the Blues" captilized on the long jam "Fried Hockey Boogie" that was a favorite concert piece that was an FM favorite.

But! "Hallelujah" is a fine stand alone album with such Heat favorites as " Time Was", "Same All Over" and the great '60's anthem "Sic' Em Pigs". By this time, though, Canned Heat seemed to be obligated to do an extented "Boogie". Only lovers of retread will be happy with that kicked tire.
This CD`has also the first greatest hits complipation released on LP, " Cookbook". It does not have later songs like, "Work Together", etc.. but it does have the advantage of not sucking out loud like every other Canned Heat CD. + the quality is so much better that no other release compares.
By Robert S. Estes.
**
Though there was no specific hit on Hallelujah, this album contains Canned Heat's fully developed blues chops and a slightly newfound political edge. Of special note is "Sic 'Em Pigs," an entertaining anti-police anthem, featuring drummer Fito de la Parra, Alan Wilson, and Henry Vestine making pig noises. Canned Heat Cookbook was the first greatest-hits compilation from the band, released originally in 1970, and contains the band's three hit singles, "Goin' Up the Country," "On the Road Again," and "Let's Work Together" (the latter wasn't actually part of the original LP; it was added to this 2002 compilation by Fuel 2000).
By Al Campbell. AMG.
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Bob "The Bear" Hite- (Vocals),
Al Wilson- (Guitar, Harmonica);
"Blind Owl" Wilson, Henry Vestine- (Guitar);
Larry Taylor- (Bass);
Bob Cook- (Drums).
**
01 Same All Over  2:53
02 Change My Ways Wilson 2:51
03 Canned Heat Hite 4:23
04 Sic 'Em Pigs White 2:41
05 I'm Her Man Leigh 2:58
06 Time Was De  3:25
07 Do Not Enter Wilson 2:54
08 Big Fat (The Fat Man) Bartholomew, Domino 2:01
09 Huautla Wolf 3:36
10 Get Off My Back Wilson 5:14
11 Down in the Gutter, But Free  5:42
12 Bullfrog Blues Cook,  2:20
13 Rollin' and Tumblin'  3:10
14 Going Up the Country  2:54
15 Amphetamine Annie  3:35
16 Time Was  3:28
17 Boogie Music Tatman III 3:05
18 On the Road Again  3:28
19 Same All Over  2:53
20 Sic 'Em Pigs  2:41
21 Fried Hockey  11:13
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