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Otis Spann Live The Life CD

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This release includes 16 rare and previously unissued Otis Spann tracks recorded between 1964 and 1969. Featuring the blues piano genius in both a solo context and supporting a bevy of Chicago artists in a variety of settings, this plows through Pete Welding's old Testament tape vaults to uncover new treasures by the carload. Muddy Waters is listed on the front cover and, indeed, 12 of the 16 songs here are played in his company, most of it in the unusual role of backup musician to Spann. The compilation begins with five songs from a Martin Luther King tribute concert in 1968 featuring Spann and Waters on acoustic guitar performing as an "unplugged" duo, including a heartfelt "Tribute to Martin Luther King" standing next to his own tribute to Big Maceo Merriweather, "Worried Life Blues." Next up are seven tracks from a late-'60s Muddy Waters concert, kicking off with Spann doing a rip-roaring "Kansas City" and a somber take of "Tin Pan Alley," and dueting later with Waters on a gospel-tinged "I Wanna Go Home." Spann's piano work in both of these live settings is nothing short of elegant and extraordinary, whether he's soloing, comping perfectly behind Waters' vocals, or directing the band with an all-knowing lick. Two solo tracks from 1965 ("Everything's Gonna Be Alright" and "What's on Your Worried Mind") are followed by two songs showcasing Spann as a session player behind Johnny Young and harmonica man Slim Willis. Perhaps not the most essential Otis Spann collection you'll ever hear, but one that nonetheless showcases his wide range of talents. ~ Cub Koda

Personnel: Otis Spann (vocals, piano); Johnny Young (vocals, mandolin); Robert Whitehead (vocals, harmonica); Pee Wee Madison, Muddy Waters, Sammy Lawhorn (guitar); Slim Willis (harmonica); Willie Dixon (acoustic bass); Francis Clay, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (drums).

Recording information: Chicago, IL (05/19/1964-??/??/1968).

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List Price $11.98 (You save $2.29)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Blues CDs, Live Performances, Chicago Blues
Label Testament
Orig Year 1997
All Time Sales Rank   72299  
CD Universe Part number 1147357
Catalog number 6001
Discs 1
Release Date Jun 10, 1997
Studio/Live Live
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Personnel Muddy Waters
Otis Spann - vocals, piano
Willie Dixon - acoustic bass
Sammy Lawhorn - guitar
Francis Clay
Pee Wee Madison
Johnny Young - vocals, mandolin
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith - drums
Robert Whitehead - vocals, harmonica
Slim Willis - harmonica
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1.Been a Long, Long Time$0.99
2.Look Under My Bed
3.Tribute to Martin Luther King
4.Sarah Street$0.99
5.Worried Life Blues$0.99
6.Kansas City
7.Tin Pan Alley$0.99
8.5 Long Years
9.Live the Life I Love$0.99
10.I Wanna Go Home$0.99
11.Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had
12.High Rising
13.Everything Gonna Be Alright
14.What's on Your Worried Mind?
15.Mean Old Train
16.My Baby Left Me
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars a very good Otis Spann
a marvelous pianist who will deserve more repetition of cd .
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