Charlie Musselwhite, Harvey Mandel & Barry Goldberg – Chicago Anthology

 Chicago Anthology – Rare Chicago Blues LP

 

 

 

 

 

Together Records 1970 – ST-T-1024

 

 notes:

Chicago Anthology brings together the work of three important figures from
 the Chicago blues and blues-rock scene: harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite,
 guitarist Harvey Mandel, and keyboardist Barry Goldberg.

Originally released on Together Records, catalogue number ST-T-1024,
 the album documents a selection of blues performances dating from 
the mid-1960s. The material reflects the raw energy of Chicago's club circuit, 
combining expressive harmonica, electric guitar, 
organ, and a hard-driving rhythm section.

The album is particularly interesting to collectors because
 it preserves early performances by musicians who would go on to
 make significant contributions to blues, rock, and roots music. 
Its repertoire includes interpretations of blues standards alongside 
material connected to the Chicago recording scene.

Chicago Anthology is a valuable document of the electric blues sound
 that emerged from Chicago's clubs and recording studios during the 1960s.

credits:

Charlie Musselwhite Harmonica
Harvey Mandel Electric guitar
Barry Goldberg Organ
Bobby Jones Guitar and vocals
Dave Brian Guitar
Roy Ruby Bass
Maurice McKinley Drums
Cliff Davis Saxophone
Bobby Jones, The Day Jobbers Vocals

The album contains recordings from several Chicago sessions. 
The available discographical information indicates the following dates:



“Funk” November 1964
Chicago, exact studio unconfirmed
“Aunt Lilly” and “You Got Me Crying”
September 7, 1965
Chicago, exact studio unconfirmed
“Times I've Had” and “Hoochie Coochie Man”
September 7, 1965
Chicago, exact studio unconfirmed
“Big Boss Man,” “I Loved and Lost” and “Slow Down I'm Gonna Lose You”
February 1966 for the latter two and “Big Boss Man”
Chicago; some material associated with Big John's

tracklist:

A1        Big Boss Man
Bass – Roy Ruby
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Guitar – Bobby Jones
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Jimmy Reed
    5:09
A2        Times I've Had
Guitar – Dave Brian (2)
Piano – Barry Goldberg
Vocals – The Day Jobbers Asc.*
Written-By – Mark Spoelstra
    2:12
A3        Funk
Bass – Roy Ruby
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Barry Goldberg
    5:35
A4        I Loved And Lost
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Guitar – Bobby Jones*
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Bobby Jones*
B1        Slow Down I'm Gonna Lose You
Bass – Roy Ruby
Guitar – Harvey Mandel
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Guitar – Bobby Jones*
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Bobby Jones*
    3:04
B2        Aunt Lilly
Bass – Roy Ruby
Drums – Maurice McKinley
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Barry Goldberg
    2:09
B3        Hoochie Cooche Man
Guitar – Dave Brian 
Piano – Barry Goldberg
Vocals – The Day Jobbers Asc.*
Written-By – Willie Dixon
    3:32
B4        You Got Me Crying
Bass – Roy Ruby
Drums – Maurice McKinley
Organ – Barry Goldberg
Written-By – Barry Goldberg
    3:23

 

 

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