Various Artists

The Influences Behind the Who (263436)

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The Influences Behind the Who

Various Artists

Hoo Doo Records

8436542012829

HOO 135744

263436

ROCK AND ROLL

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CD 9,95 €

28 ORIGINAL RECORDINGS THAT INSPIRED ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL ROCK BANDS

All of the members of the legendary band The Who possessed exceptional musicianship and a thorough understanding of popular music genres. They managed to draw on a vast range of different British and American influences that included pop, rock & roll, R&B, blues and jazz. They blended these styles into their own unique sound that would be celebrated the world over. This special collector’s edition presents the early musical influences of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon, including songs by Link Wray, Bo Diddley, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Jimmy Reed, Slim Harpo, Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Arthur Alexander, and Benny Spellman, among many others. All of these pioneer artists and influences are presented here. So listen to these quintessential original recordings and enjoy a collection of great songs whose influence can be heard in the work of groups spanning several generations and genres.

Originally recorded between 1953 and 1961.

LINK WRAY
01. RUMBLE (1960) 2:19
ARTHUR ALEXANDER
02. A SHOT OF RHYTHM’N’BLUES (1961) 1:59
BENNY SPELLMAN
03. FORTUNE TELLER (1962) 2:12
PRINCE LA LA
04. SHE PUT THE HURT ON ME (1961) 2:24
EDDIE HOLLAND
05. LEAVING HERE (1962) 2:33
VINCE TAYLOR
06. MOVE OVER TIGER (1960) 2:15
JOHNNY KIDD & THE PIRATES
07. SHAKIN’ ALL OVER (1960) 2:23
IKE TURNER
08. SHE MADE MY BLOOD RUN COLD (1957) 2:21
THE ISLEY BROTHERS
09. TELL ME WHO (1960) 2:44
EDDIE COCHRAN
10. SUMMERTIME BLUES (1958) 1:59
OTIS BLACKWELL
11. DADDY ROLLING STONE (1953) 2:44
PHIL UPCHURCH
12. YOU CAN’T SIT DOWN – Parts 1 & 2 (1961) 4:18
BO DIDDLEY
13. ROADRUNNER (1960) 2:49
SLIM HARPO
14. I GOT LOVE IF YOU WANT IT (1957) 2:48
RICKY NELSON (with James Burton)
15. A LONG VACATION (1959) 2:09
JERRY BUTLER & THE IMPRESSIONS
16. SWEET WAS THE WINE (1958) 2:08
JIMMY REED
17. BABY WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO (1960) 3:07
GARNET MIMMS
18. A QUIET PLACE (1962) 2:24
BARBIE GAYE
19. MY BOY LOLLIPOP (1956) 2:09
JOHN LEE HOOKER
20. SHAKE, HOLLER AND RUN (1954) 2:32
SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES
21. MIGHTY GOOD LOVIN’ (1961) 2:40
MOSE ALLISON
22. YOUNG MAN’S BLUES (1959) 1:27
GENE KRUPA
23. WIRE BRUSH STOMP (1960) 2:21
WILLIE NIX
24. BAKER SHOP BOOGIE (1953) 2:42
JIMMY SMITH
25. I GOT A WOMAN (1959) 3:57
JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES
26. SHOUT AND SHIMMY (1962) 2:52
RAY CHARLES
27. I’M MOVIN’ ON (1959) 2:23
HANK BALLARD & THE MIDNIGHTERS
28. THAT HOUSE ON THE HILL (1959) 2:26

TOTAL TIME71:02

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