This release presents some of the best recordings made by the electrifying Howlin’ Wolf, one of the greatest characters in blues history. All of the tracks included here are studio recordings with excellent sound quality, and showcase Howlin’ Wolf both as a singer and playing harmonica and guitar.
The three complete original albums contained on this 60-track set, MOANIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT (Chess LP 1434), HOWLIN' WOLF SINGS THE BLUES (Crown CLP 5240), and THE ROCKIN' CHAIR ALBUM (Chess LP 1469), are complemented with 26 additional songs originally issued as singles.
PERSONNEL:
HOWLIN’ WOLF, vocals, guitar and harmonica on all tracks, plus:
COLLECTIVE PERSONNEL: Adolph “Billy” Duncan (tenor sax), Willie Johnson, Jody Williams (guitar), Otis Spann, Ike Turner (piano), Willie Dixon, Alfred Atkins (bass), Willie Steele (drums), among others. Recorded in Memphis and Chicago between 1951 & 1959.
CD 1 [1-12]: MOANIN' IN THE MOONLIGHT CD 1 [13-20]: Singles I CD 2 [1-10]: HOWLIN' WOLF SINGS THE BLUES CD 2 [11-20]: Singles II CD 3 [1-12]: THE ROCKIN' CHAIR ALBUM CD 3 [13-20]: Singles III |