Luther Allison - Live in Chicago - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A great performance recorded live in Paris, La Chapelle Des Lombards, in 1979. Luther was a master of Chicago style electric blues. Notes (CD Re- ) 'After his first celebrated appearance in Europe on the Montreux Jazz Festival, Luther started touring Europe constantly, before he settled down in Paris. During his tour in 1979 a sold-out-show in Paris was recorded, and released on 2 LPs (Blue Silver/Pläne) as 'Live In Paris' and 'Live'. 'Live In Paris' documents his first great success on Vinyl in Europe over 50,000 copies were sold as Luther enjoyed a reputation as a outstanding live - performer. (This CD includes both LPs !).In the late 70s James Solberg, who had a substantial contribute to Luther's success in Europe and his comeback in the US, already accompanied him on rhythm guitar (and co - songwriter).In 1979 the blues took the features of a face, that of Luther Allison. The primary value of this recording, his first live album, is to make one feel Luther Allison's musical abilities, as well as the intensity and generosity of his live performances. You can also find the memories of the privileged moments - maybe a few seconds when you feel, when you know, that Luther shuts his eyes and opens his soul... At that moment, his guitar no longer speaks to you, it cries... and it's tears are blue.'Jean Cabot, Rock and FolkLive in Paris was recorded in the late '70s, shortly before Luther Allison decided to leave America for France because the U.S. blues scene was faltering. And, as Live in Paris attests, Allison was at his best when he played straight blues with a bit of a wild, electric edge. The album isn't perfect by any means, but there's energy and fire to his playing that holds your attention throughout the record.Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Album Tracks 1. Crazy Jealoius 2. Sweet Little Angel 3. My Babe 4. Thrill Is Gone 5. Early in the Morn

Album Tracks 1. All the King's Horses 2. What Have I Done Wrong? 3. Big City 4. Move from the 'Hood 5. What's Going on in My Home? 6. I Believe in You 7. Cherry Red Wine 8. Walking Papers 9. Think with Your Heart 10. You Don't Know 11. Should I Wait? 12. Midnight Creeper

Muddy Waters had a great ear for talent and accordingly the formation which you will hear on this DVD was one of the very best The pianist Pinetop, the drummer Willie InchBig EyesInch Smith, the bass player Calvin Jones, the two guitarists Luther InchGuitar Jr.Inch Johnson and Bob Margolin and the harmonica player Jerry Portnoy. At the Rockpalast recording on December 10, 1978 at Westfalenhalle Dortmund Muddy Waters still was at the height of his creative power, his mighty vocals and his splendid charisma on stage fascinated the audience. Muddy's guitar playing on the Fender Telecaster especially comes into full effect with his typical slow blues solos - and seldom had Muddy such a hot sound as in this tv recording of the WDR. The song selection of the evening consisted of several of his biggest hits which probably are standard discipline of each evening (InchHoochie Coochie ManInch, InchWalkin' Thru The ParkInch, a superb version of the macho hymn InchMannish BoyInch and, of course, the immortal InchGot My Mojo Workin'Inch), but also less performed titles like InchSoon ForgottenInch by St. Louis Jimmy Oden or InchCountry BoyInch, both atmospheric slow blues with slide. When the Muddy Waters Tribute Band appeared at the Rockpalast Open-Air at the Loreley on June 23, 1996 (bonus content DVD2), the pianist Pinetop Perkins could unfortunately not travel due to medical reasons and Jerry Portnoy was replaced by blues harper Carey Bell who had already played in Muddy's band in early 1970. All band members switch with the vocals and in InchGone To Main StreetInch The Band's Levon Helm is to be heard as a guest singer. Naturally, the repertoire consists mainly of Muddy Waters classics but also songs of Jimmy Reed, two titles that have become known through Albert King and one original composition of the drummer Willie Smith were on the set list. Album Tracks 1. Intro 2