On January 1976, Chester Arthur Burnett aka Howlin’ Wolf died aged 65. He was musician (guitar, harmonica), singer, and songwriter, one of best known Chicago blues artists. Some of his songs have like “Spoonful”, “Smokestack Lightnin’”, and “Killing Floor”, become standards, and have been recorded and performed by many blues and rock musicians. In 2011, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked Wolf at number 54 on its list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”. As a leader he released 22 albums.
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Electric Flag: A Long Time Comin’
In March 1968, “Columbia” label released “A Long Time Comin’”, the debut Electric Flag album. It was recorded June 1967 – January 1968, and was produced by John Court and Joe Church.
Personnel:
- Mike Bloomfield– vocals, lead guitar
- Nick Gravenites– vocals, guitar
- Barry Goldberg– keyboards
- Harvey Brooks– bass
- Buddy Miles–vocals, drums
- Cass Elliot- vocal
- Sivuca– guitar, percussion
- Richie Havens– percussion, sitar
- John Court – vocal, percussion
- Joe Church – percussion
- Paul Beaver– keyboards, Moog synthesizer
- Herb Rich –organ, vocals, baritone saxophone, guitar
- Michael Fonfara– keyboards
- Peter Strazza –tenor saxophone
- Stemsy Hunter– alto saxophone
- Marcus Doubleday –trumpet
- Leo Daruczek – strings
- Charles McCracken – strings
- Bobby Notkoff– strings
- Julius Held – strings
- Roy Segal – engineer
- Jim Marshall– cover photography
Track listing:
- Killing Floor – Chester “Howlin’ Wolf” Burnett
- Groovin’ Is Easy – Nick Gravenites
- Over-Lovin’ You – Mike Bloomfield,Barry Goldberg
- She Should Have Just – Ron Polte
- Wine – Traditional
- Texas – Mike Bloomfield,Buddy Miles
- Sittin’ in Circles – Barry Goldberg
- You Don’t Realize – Mike Bloomfield
- Another Country – Ron Polte
- Easy Rider – Mike Bloomfield
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