They were compiled as were all early blues albums from various single sessions not necessarily a bad thing, either, and blues fans will probably debate endlessly about which of the two albums is the perfect introduction to his music. The sound, the tone, the dark strength got to me as a 17yearold boy in 1962. It was originally released by chess records as a monoformat lp record in 1959 see 1959 in music. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight steve hoffman music. Moanin in the moonlight featured a dozen pieces of wolf s greatest 50s tracks, dating back as far as 1951 when he recorded at the sun studios in memphis. The album was included in rolling stones rolling stone.
Albums include moanin in the moonlight, howlin wolf, and the london howlin wolf sessions. Moanin in the moonlight was howlin wolfs first collection of sides for the chess label, packed with great tunes and untouchable performances by the man himself. Moanin in the moonlight was howlin wolf s first collection of sides for the chess label, packed with great tunes and untouchable performances by the man himself. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. This quintessential collectors edition contains howlin wolfs outstanding debut album for chess records, moanin in the moonlight 1959 one of the alltime. If it is not correct, i think it is at least pretty close. A collection of 50s singles, moanin in the moonlight brought all of howlin wolf s best qualities together. The cd was labeled and packed wrong for the audio content on it. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The cd reissue of moanin rockin chair is great as regrads programming, rather compromised sonically. Moanin in the moonlight 1958 moanin at midnight, how many more years, smokestack lightning, baby, how long, no place to go, all night boogie, evil, im leavin you, moanin for my baby, i asked for water she gave me gasoline, fortyfour, somebody in my home howlin wolf 1962 shake for me, little red rooster, youll be mine, whos been talkin, wang dang doodle, little baby, spoonful. His album moanin in the moonlight was included in rolling stones rolling stone. Apart from two tracks cut in memphis with ike turner, these chess studios recordings are landmarks in the development of electric chicago blues. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki.
Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight music cd bonus album at cd universe, a. Oh my baby been crying oh she want me to come home oh my baby is crying oh she want me to come home you been gone. The album was a compilation of previously issued singles by chess records. Really caught me off guard at first and thought i had accidentally put that album in. I wanted to pick up the new japanese lp sleeve version of howlin wolf s moanin in the moonlight and saw what i assumed was that item at. Listen free to howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight hd remastered moanin at midnight, how many more years and more. At some point, when howlin wolf had recorded enough material to justify it, these would be gathered together to create a new release. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight full album duration. The howlin wolf moanin at midnight chess 1479 78 rpm spin sun records duration. Howlin wolf was born on june 10, 1910 in white station, mississippi, usa as chester arthur burnett. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight mp3 album download. Play moanin at midnight by howlin wolf this is kind of a tough one to tab. In 1991 he was posthumously inducted in the rock n roll hall of fame.
Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight 1986, pinckneyville. During the drive, knowing that this was a mca release, i wondered if steve was involved. Just in time for the 60th anniversary of its release, the legendary debut album from howlin wolf, moanin in the moonlight, is receiving a special vinyl edition of the original mono album. Unfollow howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight lp vinyl 2017 for sale. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight full album youtube. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues.
Last night, i decided to pull the mca twofer cd chd5908 of howlin wolf st and moanin in the moonlight, as i hadnt listened to this in quite some time. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight rare sheldon first. Howlin wolf stateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a, a, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Howlin wolf i think smokestack lightning was the first blues song that i heard that made me sit up and. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight musicians friend. Album, 1967, mca records, chess records, checker records. Vinyl reissue for howlin wolf 1959 debut moanin in the. Howlin wolfs second compilation album, howlin wolf often called the rocking chair album, from its cover illustration, was released in 1962. Moanin in the moonlight was the debut album by american blues singer howlin wolf. The label on the cd matches the album cover but the actual songs on the cd where howlin wolf s rocking chair album. High quality howlin wolf music downloads from 7digital united kingdom. Moanin in the moonlight by howlin wolf compilation.
We have also included 15 bonus tracks gathering a variety of those great sides he recorded between 1951 and 1960, making this the definitive. This is the entire blues history encapsulated in one long, jamming, frigid, throatjarringly sung, bristly. Howlin wolf, muddy waters, and sonny boy williamson ii. It was originally released by chess records as a monoformat lp record in 1959. Download the latest song of moanin in the moonlight. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight 1st us album 1959. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight cd album bonus. Oct 09, 2002 last night, i decided to pull the mca twofer cd chd5908 of howlin wolf st and moanin in the moonlight, as i hadnt listened to this in quite some time.
Moanin in the moonlight, a compilation of songs by howlin wolf. The album was a compilation of previouslyissued singles by chess records. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Howlin wolf s first and second chess albums are essential listening of the highest order. The last word in electric chicago blues, wolf was possessed of fine guitar and harp skills, a voice that could separate skin from bone, and a sheer magnetism and charisma that knew and has known no equal. In 2003, rolling stone asked a panel of 271 artists, producers, industry executives and journalists to pick the greatest albums of all time. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from howlin wolf. At lastwolfs rocking chair album in glorious mono steve. Moanin at the moonlight is a subtle powerhouse of blues coarseness and oldschool songwriting straightforwardness and vagueness, all relying on his sheer magnetic charm, raw vocal bursts and that smoothass instrumental playaround. This quintessential collectors edition contains howlin wolfs outstanding debut album for chess records, moanin in the moonlight 1959 one of the alltime cornerstones of the genre. Howlin wolf moanin at midnight lyrics genius lyrics.
Incl red rooster, wang dang doodle, moanin at midnight, how many more years. Listen free to howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight moanin at midnight, how many more years and more. A collection of 50s singles, moanin in the moonlight brought all of howlin wolfs best qualities together. Provided to youtube by universal music group moanin at midnight howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight. His 1962 album howlin wolf is one of the most famous and influential blues records, known for its cover illustration of an acoustic guitar leaning. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight releases discogs. This quintessential collectors edition contains howlin wolf s outstanding debut album for chess records, moanin in the moonlight 1959 one of the alltime cornerstones of the genre. Moanin in the moonlight was the first fulllength album by american blues singer howlin wolf. The series, overseen by marshall chess, was a reaction to the increasing audience for the blues following the british invasion. Hello this channel is not monetized, i do not gain any money with the publication of these videos. Splendid twolp edition featuring the first howlin wolf probably the rockin chair and moanin in the moonlight, with several bonus tracks. What unites these recordings is their darkness and foreboding. Ordered it but what arrived instead was a jewel case japanese mca version of moanin in the moonlight and the rockin chair lps crammed onto one cd. Moanin in the moonlight was the album that had so many classics on it, but smokestack lightnin was it for me.
His first album, moanin in the moonlight 1959, is ranked number 154 on rolling stone magazines list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Howlin wolf s second compilation album, howlin wolf often called the rocking chair album, from its cover illustration, was released in 1962. Tracklist edit all songs written by chester burnett, except when noted. Companion discs, titled more real folk blues, were released for many of the artists. But the release of chester howlin wolf burnetts moanin in the moonlight and howlin wolf the first two albums by the most volcanic blues roarer of all time as a single tidy package is a true public service. Howlin wolf moanin for my baby lyrics genius lyrics. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. During the blues revival in the 1950s and 1960s, black blues musicians found a new audience among white youths, and howlin wolf.
In 2009, we asked a similar group of 100 experts to. The album has been reissued several times, including a vinyl reissue in 1969, with the playing order changed, titled evil. May 31, 2012 in 2003, rolling stone asked a panel of 271 artists, producers, industry executives and journalists to pick the greatest albums of all time. The wolfs first two longplaying albums for the chicagobased chess label. The super blues band with muddy waters and bo diddley edit the album report an error. Its not often the record biz performs an act of kindness for the greater good of mankind. Moanin in the moonlighthowlin wolf howlin wolf songs. During the blues revival in the 1950s and 1960s, black blues musicians found a new audience among white youths, and howlin wolf was among the first to capitalize on it. The album was a compilation of previously issued singles by chess. Howlin wolf vocals, harmonica, willie dixon producer, leonard chess producer, phil chess producer. His most famous songs, moanin at midnight, how many more years. He died on january 10, 1976 in hines, illinois, usa. The moanin in the moonlight tracks sounded better than the tracks from the selftitled release.
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