Elvin Bishop Hog Heaven CD

This is part of Capricorn Records' Capricorn Classics series.

Capricorn Records, having switched distribution from Warner Brothers to Phondisc, was on its way out by the time it released this, its sixth Elvin Bishop album, which may help explain why, only two years after he was in the Top 10 with "Fooled Around And Fell In Love," he didn't even reach the charts with this album. It's also true that lead singer Mickey Thomas had decamped to join Jefferson Starship, leaving Bishop to reestablish his country blues boy persona. But Maria Muldaur had signed on (she sings lead on "True Love"), and with two years between studio albums, Bishop had found the time to write some good vehicles for his guitar work and Southern rock backup band. ~ William Ruhlmann

Originally Release '78 from Southern rock guitarist, with guest Maria Muldaur.

Originally released on Capricorn (215) in October 1978.

Digitally remastered by Jeff Willens (Capricorn Studios).

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Producers: Elvin Biship, Mike Fusaro, Melvin Seals, Maurice Cridlin.

Personnel: Elvin Bishop (vocals, guitar, slide guitar); William Schuler, Hymes Hollis, Jr., Charles Holland, Maria Muldaur (vocals); John Vernazza (guitar); Amos Garrett (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, coral sitar); Applejack (harmonica); Dan Armstrong, Jerry McKinney, Jules Broussard, Terry Hanck (horns); Philip Aaberg (piano, celesta, electric piano, synthesizer); Melvin Seals (piano, electric piano, organ, synthesizer); Scott Mathews (drums, percussion); Dr. Rick Jaeger (drums).

Recording information: Automatt.

Photographer: Mark Hanauer.

Unknown Contributor Role: The Gospel Clouds.

Personnel: Elvin Bishop (vocals, electric & slide guitars); Maria Mauldaur, William Schuler (vocals); Amos Garrett (acoustic & electric guitars, coral sitar); Johnny "V" Vernazza (guitar); Applejack (harmonica); Jerry McKinney, Terry Hanck, Danny Armstrong, Jules Broussard (horns); Melvin Seals (acoustic & electric pianos, organ, synthesizer); Phil Aaberg (acoustic & electric pianos, celeste); Maurice Cridlin (bass); Scott Matthews (drums, percussion); Rick Jaeger (drums).

The Gospel Clouds: Gerald Dayce, Lenoard Lothlen, Hymes Hollis, Jr., Charles Holland (background vocals).