Howlin' Wolf - Memphis Days: Definitive Edition Vol 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

UK reissue. Willie Dixon's songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, but there is little doubt that Howlin' Wolf was the finest interpreter. His versions of 'Shake for Me', 'Back Door Man' and 'Spoonful', among others, helped to define the blues in the 1960s. Not for nothing has Howlin' Wolf regularly been featured in any list of the 100 Greatest Artists of all Time. This particular album, an eponymous collection first issued in 1962 (the original featured a rocking horse on the cover, leading to the album sometimes being called the Rockin' Chair Album) was a gathering of some six singles released on Chess Records between 1960 and 1962. It includes all three titles referred to above, as well as two titles written by Howlin' Wolf in 'Who's Been Talkin' and 'Tell Me'. for the most part, the musicians featured are Howlin' Wolf (vocals), Hubert Sumlin (guitar), Johnny Jones (piano), Willie Dixon (bass) and Sammy Law (drums), but whoever is playing, the quality remains constant throughout.

Hailed by fans and critics as one of the greatest blues CDs ever issued, this set is the first installment of Wolf's incredible Chess and Memphis Recording Service sides made between 1951 and 1952. The blues doesn't get any rawer or more powerful than this! A total of 21 sides include Baby Ride With Me, Oh Red, Drinkin' CV Wine, Bluebird Blues, Cadillac Daddy, and How Many More Years. First generation tapes were used for the first time and the sound is a revelation. Beyond essential!

2013 remastered limited edition Japanese pressing of the 1966 compilation album. Chess.