Little Walter – Hate To See You Go (Chess LP-1535)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little Walter – Hate To See You Go | Chess LP-1535 Review

 

 

 

 

Chess records 1969  –  LP-1535

 

 

 Notes:

Few blues musicians transformed their instrument as dramatically 
as Little Walter. By amplifying his harmonica and treating it like a 
lead electric guitar, he created a completely new sound that 
forever changed Chicago blues.

Released by Chess Records in 1969, Hate To See You Go (LP-1535)
gathers some of Walter's greatest recordings from the golden era 
of Chicago blues. Although it is a compilation rather than a contemporary 
studio album, it perfectly showcases his remarkable artistry, 
emotional vocals, and revolutionary harmonica playing.
For blues collectors, this LP remains one of the finest introductions 
to one of the most influential musicians in blues history.


The tracks were recorded between approximately 1955 and 1959.

Recording Studios
Chess Studios
2120 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Producers
Leonard Chess
Phil Chess

Musicians

Personnel varied between recording sessions but commonly included:

Little Walter – vocals, amplified harmonica
Robert Lockwood Jr. – guitar
Luther Tucker – guitar
Jimmy Rogers – guitar
Willie Dixon – bass
Otis Spann – piano
Lafayette Leake – piano
Fred Below – drums
Odie Payne – drums
Earl Phillips – drums

tracklist:

A1        Nobody But You
Written-By – W. Spriggs*
    2:02
A2        My Baby’s Sweeter
Written-By – W. Dixon*
    2:28
A3        Roller Coaster
Written-By – E. McDaniels*
    2:51
A4        As Long As I Have You
Written-By – W. Dixon*
    2:36
A5        Oh Baby
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    2:47
A6        Take Me Back
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    3:04
A7        Everything’s Going To Be Alright
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    2:48
A8        Mellow Down Easy
Written-By – W. Dixon*
    2:40
B1        Hate To See You Go
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    2:16
B2        I Got To Find My Baby
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    2:43
B3        Everybody Needs Somebody
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    2:50
B4        Blue Midnight
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    2:30
B5        I Had My Fun
Written-By – J. Oden*
    2:18
B6        Key To The Highway
Written-By – W. Broonzy*, C. Segar*
    2:43
B7        Blue And Lonesome
Written-By – W. Jacobs*
    2:55

 

 

 

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Chuck Berry – Rock & Roll Music / Blue Feeling (Chess 1671).

 

 

 

 

 

 Chuck Berry – Rock & Roll Music / Blue Feeling (Chess 1671) | Classic 1957 Rock & Roll Vinyl

 

 

 

 

 Chess records 1957  – Single 1671

 

 notes:

Few artists shaped the sound of rock & roll as profoundly as Chuck Berry. 
Released by Chess Records as catalog number 1671, the single 
"Rock & Roll Music" backed with "Blue Feeling" remains 
one of the defining records of the 1950s.
"Rock & Roll Music" is one of Berry's signature recordings, celebrating the 
excitement and universal appeal of the new musical style that would 
soon transform popular music around the world. Driven by Berry's
 unmistakable guitar riffs, energetic vocals, and infectious rhythm, 
the song became an enduring rock & roll anthem.
The B-side, "Blue Feeling," reveals another side of Berry's songwriting.
 Influenced by blues traditions, it delivers a slower, more emotional 
performance while showcasing the musical roots that inspired 
many of his greatest recordings.
Released on the legendary Chess label, this 45 rpm single is highly sought
 after by collectors of classic rock & roll and vintage vinyl. Original 
pressings remain important pieces of music history and continue 
to attract fans and collectors worldwide.
Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering Chuck Berry for the
 first time, Chess 1671 represents an essential chapter
 in the evolution of American popular music.

credits:

Track    Recording date    Studio    Personnel
Rock and Roll Music    May 6 or 15, 1957    Universal Recording Corp., Chicago, Illinois
    Chuck Berry – lead vocal, electric guitar; Lafayette Leake – 
piano; Willie Dixon – bass; Fred Below – drums

Blue Feeling    Same session    Universal Recording Corp., Chicago, Illinois    
Same personnel; Berry plays guitar, with Leake, Dixon and Below backing. 
The issued take is an instrumental blues; the later LP track "Low Feeling" 
is the same recording played back at a slower tape speed.

Studio: Universal Recording Corp., Chicago, Illinois (often referred to in 
discographies simply as "Chess, Chicago" because Chess used Universal
 before opening its own studio).
Producers: Leonard Chess and Phil Chess.

tracklist:

A        Rock & Roll Music    2:30
B        Blue Feeling    2:59

 

 

 

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Chuck Berry And His Combo – Maybellene / Wee Wee Hours (Chess 1604)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Chuck Berry And His Combo – Maybellene / Wee Wee Hours (Chess 1604) | The Rock & Roll Classic That Started It All

 

 

Chess Records 1955   single  1604 

 

 notes:

Released in 1955 on Chess Records, Chuck Berry And His Combo – 
"Maybellene" / "Wee Wee Hours" (Chess 1604) is one of the most 
influential singles in the history of popular music. The record launched
 Chuck Berry's career and helped define the sound of early rock and roll 
by blending rhythm and blues with country influences,
 energetic guitar riffs, and storytelling lyrics.
The B-side, "Wee Wee Hours," showcases Berry's deep roots in the blues. 
Slower and more reflective than its famous counterpart, the song highlights
 his expressive guitar playing and demonstrates the versatility that made 
him one of America's greatest recording artists.
Issued as Chess Records 1604, this original 45 RPM single remains one of
 the most desirable records among collectors of vintage rock and roll and 
rhythm & blues. Original pressings with clean labels and strong playback 
continue to command significant interest in the collector's market.

credits:

The lineup is reconstructed from Chess documentation and later research. 
The accepted personnel are:
Chuck Berry — vocals, lead guitar
Johnnie Johnson — piano
Willie Dixon — bass
Jerome Green — maracas
Drums: Ebby Hardy or Jasper Thomas (the drummer has never been conclusively
 identified). Most modern discographies list one of these two, 
while acknowledging the uncertainty.
Recorded during the same 21 May 1955 session.
A slow 12-bar blues featuring an especially prominent piano 
performance by Johnnie Johnson.
Released as the B-side but became an R&B hit in its own right.

Recording date    21 May 1955
Studio    Universal Recording Corporation, Chicago, Illinois 
(often called Universal Recording Studios)
Producers    Leonard Chess, Phil Chess

tracklist:

Written-By – Berry

A        Maybellene
B        Wee Wee Hours

 

 

 

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Chuck Berry – Back Home (Chess LPS-1550)

Chuck Berry – Back Home (Chess LPS-1550): Complete Album Review, Track List & Vinyl Guide

 Chess records 1970 ‎– LPS-1550

notes:

Rock & roll legend Chuck Berry returned to Chess Records with Back Home, 
an album that reminded listeners why he remains one of the greatest 
pioneers in music history. Released on the legendary Chess label as LPS-1550, 
the record combines Berry's unmistakable guitar style, clever storytelling,
 and energetic performances that helped shape modern rock music.
A Return to Chess Records
After spending time recording for another label, Chuck Berry reunited with 
Chess Records during the late 1960s. Back Home captures the familiar sound 
that made Berry famous while also reflecting the evolving musical landscape of the era.
The album delivers everything fans expect from Chuck Berry—infectious guitar riffs, 
memorable lyrics, and the rhythm-driven sound that influenced generations of artists, 
from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to AC/DC and countless others.

Crédits 

    A&R – Chuck Berry
    Composed By – Chuck Berry 
    Chuck Berry – guitar, vocals
    Bob Baldori – harmonica, piano (overdubs)
    Lafayette Leake – piano
    Phil Upchurch – bass guitar
Billy Peek    second guitar (on selected 1970 tracks, probable)
Unknown session drummer(s)    drums (not identified in surviving documentation)

Recorded    November 21st, 1969; April 27th, 1970; September 1970
Studio    Ter Mar Studios, Chicago
Malcolm Chisholm – engineer

 Tracklist:

All Songs Composed By Chuck Berry

A1     Tulane     2:35
A2     Have Mercy Judge     2:40
A3     Instrumental     2:47
A4     Christmas     3:27
A5     Gun     2:45
B1     I'm A Rocker     4:34
B2     Flyin' Home     4:17
B3     Fish & Chips     2:50
B4     Some People     4:10

 

 

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Irma Thomas – Down At Muscle Shoals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Irma Thomas – Down At Muscle Shoals (Album Review, Tracklist & Soul Legacy)

 

 

 

 

Chess records ‎– Chess PLP 6013   Vinyl, Reissue, LP, Compilation

 

 notes:

Japanese release of the 1967 Muscle Shoal sessions.
Issued with obi and two-sided insert containing notes in Japanese & lyrics in English.

Irma Thomas delivers one of her most powerful performances on the album 
Down At Muscle Shoals, a Southern soul masterpiece recorded in the 
legendary environment of Muscle Shoals. Known for its raw emotion and 
tight instrumentation, this record stands as a defining moment in classic soul music.
Recorded in Alabama’s iconic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, this album captures 
the signature blend of gospel, R&B, and Southern soul that made the region famous. 
Artists like Aretha Franklin and Etta James also recorded in similar environments, 
but Irma Thomas brings her own emotional depth and storytelling power.
The stripped-down production allows her voice to take center stage, backed 
by warm, organic instrumentation that defines the Muscle Shoals sound.
Down At Muscle Shoals stands out as one of the most authentic Southern soul
 recordings of its era. Unlike heavily produced albums, this record relies on 
raw feeling, minimal studio effects, and genuine musicianship.
It also reinforces why Irma Thomas is often called the “Soul Queen of New 
Orleans,” bridging gospel roots with modern soul expression.
f you’re exploring classic soul music, Down At Muscle Shoals is essential listening.
 It captures a moment in time when music was driven by feeling rather than production tricks.
Irma Thomas delivers a timeless performance that still resonates with listeners today.

credits:

Lead artist
Irma Thomas – lead vocals
Rhythm section (core band)
Jimmy Johnson – guitar
Roger Hawkins – drums
David Hood – bass
Spooner Oldham – keyboards (organ, piano)
Horn section
Harrison Calloway – horns
Charles Rose – horns
(+ additional “Muscle Shoals horns” players typical of FAME sessions)
Backing vocals
Jeanie Greene
Donna Jean Thatcher (later Donna Jean Godchaux of Grateful Dead)
Mary Holliday
Sessions cut at FAME Studios, run by Rick Hall, before the musicians
 later formed Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

recorded at:
Session dates: June–July 1967
Fame Recording Studio, Muscle Shoals, Alabama,1967
Produced By Rick Hall & Staff

tracklist:

A1        We Got Something Good
Written-By – M. Dollison*
    2:31
A2        Good To Me
Written-By – O. Redding*
    2:32
A3        Here I Am, Take Me
Written-By – M. Dollison*
    2:43
A4        Security
Written-By – O. Redding*
    2:14
A5        Let's Do It Over
Written-By – O. Redding*
    2:19
A6        Somewhere Crying
Written By – M. Dollison
Written-By [Uncredited] – Oliver Sain
    2:43
B1        A Woman Will Do Wrong
Written-By – Reid*, Kelly*
    2:48
B2        Yours Until Tomorrow
Written By – O. Redding
Written-By [Uncredited] – Goffin And King
    3:37
B3        I Gave You Everything
Written-By – Hamby*, Woodford*
    2:21
B4        I've Been Loving You Too Long
Written-By – J. Butler*, O. Redding*
    3:00
B5        Don't Make Me Stop Now
Written-By – M. Dollison*
    2:37
B6        Cheater Man
Written By – O. Redding
Written-By [Uncredited] – Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham
    2:28

 

 

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Buddy Guy – Hard But It's Fair / No Lie 1963

 

Deep Dive: Buddy Guy’s 1963 Chess Single 'Hard But It’s Fair' & 'No Lie'

Chess records  1963– 1878

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Deep Dive: Buddy Guy's 1963 Chess Single "Hard But It's Fair" & "No Lie"

Chess Records 1963 – #1878

If you want to hear the exact moment Chicago blues began its metamorphosis 

into something rawer and more electric, don't look to the charts — listen to this

 7-inch, recorded at Ter-Mar Studios in August 1963.

By the time Buddy Guy cut these sides, he had already been on the Chess roster 

for three years, often relegated to session work behind Muddy Waters and 

Howlin' Wolf. Leonard and Phil Chess recognized his talent but were never 

quite sure how to market it. This single, one of the more urgent releases from

 that period, captures a guitarist operating at the edge of what the studio could contain.

The A-Side: "Hard But It's Fair" (Willie Dixon)

Written by Willie Dixon — the architect of the Chess blues catalogue — the track

 opens with a biting, percussive guitar tone that cuts through the horn arrangemen

t like a blade. Buddy plays with a controlled ferocity that sets him apart from 

contemporaries who favored smoother, jazz-inflected textures. Lafayette 

Leake's piano anchors the rhythm while the horns drive the track forward 

with locomotive intensity. It's a song about resilience in the face of hardship,

 and the band plays it like they mean every word.

The B-Side: "No Lie" (Buddy Guy & Billy Emerson)

Where the A-side is an adrenaline shot, "No Lie" is the slow burn. Co-written

 by Guy himself, it showcases his voice as much as his guitar — soulful, unguarded,

 testifying rather than performing. The dynamic contrast between near-silence

 and sudden bursts of volume on this track would later become a signature of 

artists like Jimi Hendrix, who famously cited Buddy Guy as a primary influence. 

You can hear why.

credits:

Buddy Guy: Vocals, Lead Guitar

Lacy Gibson: Guitar (Second Guitar)

Lafayette Leake: Piano

Jack Meyers: Bass

Al Duncan: Drums

recording:

 August 14, 1963

 Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, IL

Producer: Leonard and Phil Chess

Tracklist

A Hard But It's Fair 2:20

        Willie Dixon

B No Lie 2:30

        Buddy Guy, Billy Emerson

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Etta & Harvey – Spoonful / It’s a Crying Shame 1960

 

Etta & Harvey – Spoonful / It’s a Crying Shame 1960s Soul Classic Review & History

Chess ‎Records 1960 – single 1771

notes:

“Spoonful” by Etta James and Harvey Fuqua stands as a 

powerful fusion of blues and soul, showcasing the raw 

vocal chemistry between two legendary performers. 

Originally rooted in blues traditions popularized by 

Willie Dixon, this version transforms the track into a 

deeply emotional duet. On the flip side, “It’s a Crying Shame” 

delivers a heartfelt performance that highlights 

the expressive depth of classic 1960s R&B.

credits:

Etta James, duet with Harvey Fuqua.

Arranged By, Conductor – Riley Hampton

Session Musicians (Probable Lineup)

Phil Upchurch – guitar

Louis Satterfield – bass

Morris Jennings – drums

Isaac 'Redd' Holt – drums (alternate sessions)

Sonny Thompson – piano / musical direction

Recorded in Chicago around September 1960, “Spoonful” 

and its B-side “It’s a Crying Shame” were issued on 

Chess Records (catalog number 1771).

Chess Studios, Chicago

tracklist:

A Spoonful

Written-By – W. Dixon*

B It's A Crying Shame

Written-By – James*, Fuqua*

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Muddy Waters – Same Thing / You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had

 

Muddy Waters – Same Thing / You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had (Blues Classic Review)

Chess records 1964 – 1895

notes:

Few artists shaped modern blues like Muddy Waters. Often called 
the father of Chicago blues, his electrified sound helped define 
post-war blues and influenced generations of rock and blues musicians.
In this post, we revisit two essential tracks: “Same Thing” and 
“You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had” 
timeless examples of his raw, hypnotic style.
Written by Willie Dixon, Same Thing is built on a 
classic blues structure: repetitive groove, call-and-response 
vocals, and a deep electric rhythm.
Originally recorded in the golden era of Chess Records,
 the track showcases:
Driving rhythm section
Minimal but powerful guitar phrasing
Hypnotic lyrical repetition
It later appeared on collections like The Real Folk Blues, 
highlighting its importance in Waters’ catalog.
credits:
Muddy Waters – vocals, slide guitar
Willie Dixon – bass, songwriter
Otis Spann – piano
James Cotton – harmonica
Francis Clay – drums

Tracklist:

A        The Same Thing 2:40
Written-By – Willie Dixon

B        You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had 2:55

Written-By – McKinley Morganfield

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Sonny Boy Williamson

 

 

More Real Folk Blues

 

Chess records ‎1966– LPS-1509

notes:

More real Folk Blues is a compilation album by the American 
blues musician Sonny Boy Williamson II , Released inb 1967

"Help Me" is a blues standard first recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson II 
in 1963. The song, a mid-tempo twelve-bar blues, is credited to Williamson, 
Willie Dixon, and Ralph Bass and is based on the 1962 instrumental 
hit "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MGs. "Help Me" became a hit in 1963 
and reached number 24 in the Billboard R&B chart.
Recorded    Chicago, January 11, 1963 on checker records


credits:


Original Stereo issue, was released in 
mono at the same time (LP-1509).
Recorded 1960-64 

tracklist:

A1 Help Me
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
A2 Bye Bye Bird
Written By – Williamson-Dixon
A3 Nine Below Zero
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
A4 The Hunt
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
A5 Stop Right Now
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
A6 She's My Baby
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
B1 The Coat
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
B2 Decoration Day
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
B3 Trying To Get Back On My Feet
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
B4 My Younger Days
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*
B5 Close To Me
Written-By – Dixon*
B6 Somebody Help Me
Written-By – S. B. Williamson*

 

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 Bummer Road

 

 

Chess records 1969– LP-1536

notes:

Bummer Road is a compilation album by the American blues musician 
Sonny Boy Williamson II, released in 1969.It achieved notoriety due 
to the inclusion of 11 minutes of studio outtakes related to the track "Little Village"
where Williamson and producer Leonard Chess argue about the song.

credits:

all songs written by Rice Miller aka Sonny Boy Williamson

Sonny Boy Williamson  Vocal, Harmonica
Otis Spann Piano (all tracks except "she got Next To Me, 
your Funeral and My Trial, Keep your Hand out of My Pocket, 
This Old Life")
Lafayette Leake Piano 
"she got Next To Me", 
"your Funeral and My Trial", 
"Keep your Hand out of My Pocket", 
"This Old Life"
Luther Tucker Guitar (all tracks)
Robert JR. Lockwood Guitar (all tracks except
"Lonesome Cabin" and "Temperature 110")
Eddie King Milton guitar on "Lonesome Cabin" 
and "Temperature 110"
Willoie Dixon Bass (except "Lonesome Cabin" 
, "Temperature 110" and "This Old Life")
Fred Below Drums (All Tracks)

Engineer: Malcolm Chisholm
Originally produced by Leonard and Phil Chess
all tracks recorded between 1957-1960

tracklist:

A1        She Got Next To Me    2:30
A2        Santa Claus    2:42
A3        Little Village    11:50
B1        Lonesome Cabin    3:00
B2        I Can't Do Without You    2:45
B3        Temperature 110    2:14
B4        Unseen Eye    3:00
B5        Keep Your Hand Out Of My Pocket    2:45
B6        Open Road    2:52
B7        This Old Life    2:34

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The Radiants

 

 

 

 Voice Your Choice

 

 Chess Records 1964 – single 1904

 

notes:

The Radiants were an American doo-wop and R&B group popular in the 1960s.
The group formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1960, where its members met singing
in the youth choir of Greater Harvest Baptist Church. They performed both 
gospel and secular tunes, the latter of which were written by leader Maurice McAlister.

members:
Maurice McAlister (lead) (1960–65)
Wallace Sampson (baritone)
Jerome Brooks (second tenor) (1960–64)
Elize Butler (bass) (1960–64)
Charles Washington (first tenor) (1960–62)
Green McLauren (first tenor) (1962–63)
Frank McCollum (first tenor) (1963–64)
Leonard Caston, Jr. (tenor) (1964–65)

tracklist:

A        Voice Your Choice
Written-By – G. Sims, M. McAlister
2:32
B        If I Only Had You
Written-By – McAlister, Vail
2:55

 

 

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Howlin' Wolf ‎

 " The Rockin' Chair Album "

 

Chess  records 1962  ‎– LP 1469

 notes:

Howlin' Wolf is the second album from the Chicago blues singer
/guitarist/harmonicist, Howlin' Wolf. Released in 1962, it is a collection 
of twelve Chess singles that they previously released between June, 
1957 and December, 1961 .Because of the illustration on its sleeve 
(by Don S. Bronstein), the album is often called The Rockin' Chair Album, 
a nickname even added to the cover on some reissue pressings of the LP.

credits:

Howlin' Wolf – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
William Johnson – guitar
Freddy Robinson – guitar
Jimmy Rogers – guitar
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers – guitar
Hubert Sumlin – guitar
Jody Williams – guitar
Henry Gray – piano
Johnny Jones – piano
Hosea Lee Kennard – piano
Lafayette Leake – piano
Otis Spann – piano
Willie Dixon – bass
Buddy Guy – bass
Fred Below – drums
Junior Blackman – drums
Sam Lay – drums
S.P. Leary – drums
Sammy Lewis – drums
Earl Phillips – drums
J. T. Brown – saxophone
Donald Hankins – baritone saxophone
Arnold Rogers – tenor saxophone

Production

Ralph Bass – producer, sleeve notes
Ron Malo – engineer
Don Bronstein – cover art, photography

tracklist:

All tracks composed by Willie Dixon; except where indicated 

A1 Shake For Me 2:12
A2 The Red Rooster 2:22
A3 You'll Be Mine 2:23
A4 Who's Been Talkin'  2:18
written by Howlin' Wolf
A5 Wang-Dang Doodle 2:18
A6 Little Baby 2:43
B1 Spoonful 2:42
B2 Going Down Slow 3:18
written by St. Louis Jimmy Oden
B3 Down In The Bottom     2:05
B4 Back Door Man 2:45
B5 Howlin' For My Baby     2:28
B6 Tell Me  2:52
written by Howlin' Wolf

 

 

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 The Blues Soul Of

 

Chess records 1965   ‎– LP-1490

 

 Crédits

    Bass – John Duke
    Drums – Carl Lott, Jr.
    Piano – Johnny Watson*



tracklist:

A1 Witchcraft 3:10
Written-By – Leigh*, Coleman*
A2 I Cried For You 3:03
Written-By – Lyman*, Freed*, Arnheim*
A3 I'll Remember April 4:41
Written-By – Raye*, DePaul*, Johnston*
A4 Polka Dots And Moonbeams 6:04
Written-By – Burke / Van Heusen*
B1 Exactly Like You 2:16
Written-By – McHugh / Fields*
B2 When Did You Leave Heaven 6:13
Written-By – Whiting*, Bullock*
B3 Reconsider Baby 4:39
Written-By – Fulson*
B4 Misty 5:40
Written-By – Garner*, Burke*

 

 

 

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Koko Taylor ‎

 

 

 Basic Soul

 

 Chess records 1972  – CH 50018

 

 credits:

Vocal - Koko Taylor
Arranged By – Gene Barge
Bass – Louis Satterfield
Drums – Clifton James
Guitar – Joe Young, Reggie Boyd
Piano – Lafayette Leake
Producer – Willie Dixon

Recorded At – Ter Mar Studios 1972/1973
Engineer - Gary Starr

tracklist:

A1        It's A Poor Dog
Written-By – C. Taylor, L. Leake
3:30
A2        Let Me Love You Baby
Written-By – Willie Dixon
2:43
A3        Bills, Bills & More Bills
Written-By – Willie Dixon
2:50
A4        I Need More & More
Written-By – Willie Dixon
3:43
A5        Love Me To Death
Written-By – Willie Dixon
3:33
B1        That's The Way Love Is
Written-By – Deadric Malone
3:24
B2        Un Huh My Baby
Written-By – Willie Dixon
3:51
B3        Tease Your Man
Written-By – Ed. Winfield*, L. Leake*
4:20
B4        Pollution
Written-By – Ed. Winfield*, L. Leake*
3:15
B5        Violent Love
Written-By – Willie Dixon
2:45

 

 

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Bo Diddley

 

 

 Another Dimension

 

Chess records 1971 ‎– CH 50001 

 notes:

Another Dimension is the 15th studio album by musician 
Bo Diddley recorded in 1971 and released by the Chess label.

credits:

    Bo Diddley – vocals, guitar, percussion
    Mike Mattia – trumpet, keyboards
    Carl Schickler – trombone, guitar
    Eddie Covi – saxophone
    Al Kooper – keyboards, guitar
    Bob Gallo – guitar, percussion
    Sonny Hahn – guitar
    Don Olsen – bass
    John Birganti – drums
    Bob Dorsa, Vince Traina – percussion
    Cookie Vee – percussion, vocals
    Kathy Alson, Leslie Zimei – vocals

Recorded    1971
Studio    Soundview Environmental Studios, Kings Park, NY
Producer – Bob Gallo

 tracklist:

A1        The Shape I'm In
Written-By – Jamie Robbie Robertson*
3:21
A2        I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Written-By – Al Kooper
7:31
A3        Pollution
Written-By – A. McDaniel*
4:39
A4        Bad Moon Rising
Written-By – J. C. Fogerty*
2:42
B1        Down On The Corner
Written-By – J. C. Fogerty*
3:19
B2        I Said Shutup Woman
Written-By – A. McDaniel*
3:33
B3        Bad Side Of The Moon
Written-By – B. Taupin*, Elton John
2:58
B4        Lodi
Written-By – J. C. Fogerty*
3:12
B5        Go For Broke (Instrumental)
Written-By – C. Schickler*, D. Olsen*, J. Berganti*, M. Mattia*
3:05

 

 

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Charlie Chalmers  ‎– Sax and The Single Girl

 

 

 

 

Chess records 1967  ‎– LPS-1518

credits:

Arranged By – Rick Hall & Staff
Baritone Saxophone – Floyd Newman
Bass – David Hood
Drums – Roger Hawkins
Guitar – Albert Lowe, Jr., Jimmy Johnson
Organ – Carl Banks
Piano – Lindon Oldham
Tenor Saxophone – Aaron Vernell, Andrew Love, Charlie Chalmers
Trumpet – Gene (Bowlegs) Miller, Wayne Jackson


Recorded At – Fame Recording Studios
Engineer [Recording], Producer – Rick Hall

tracklist:

A1 Take Me (Just As I Am)
Written By – Penn & Oldham
4:10    
A2 Satisfaction
Written By – Jagger & Richard
2:16    
A3 Groovin'
Written By – Cavaliere & Brigati
2:34    
A4 Two In The Morning
Written By – Oldham, Hawkins & Lowe
2:36    
A5 Velvet Soul
Written By – Miller
2:43    
A6 Night Rumble
Written By – Thompson
2:03    
B1 A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Written By – Reed & Brooker
2:39    
B2 Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon
Written By – Diamond
2:16    
B3 Poppin'
Written By – Love, Newman & Miller
2:20    
B4 The Sidewinder
Written By – Morgan
2:37    
B5 Wooley Bulley
Written By – Samudio
2:17    
B6         Soulin'
Written By – Chalmers
2:31 

 

 

 

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Sugar Pie Desanto – Down In The Basement

Chess records 1988  – CH-9275

 

notes:

Peylia Marsema Balinton (October 16, 1935 – December 20, 2024),
known professionally as Sugar Pie DeSanto, was an American R&B
singer and dancer, whose career in music flourished in the 1950s and 1960s



A1. Recorded in Chicago, 1966. Originally released as Cadet single 5539.
A2. Recorded in Oakland, 1959. Originally released as Veltone single 103.
A3. Recorded in Chicago, 1965. Previously unreleased.
A4. Recorded in Chicago 1960. Originally released on Checker LP 2979.
A5. Recorded 1965. Originally released as Cadet single 5519.
B1. Recorded in Chicago, 1960. Originally released as Checker single 971.
B2. Recorded in Chicago, 1964. Originally released as Checker single 1082.
B3. Recorded in Oakland, 1959. Originally released on Checker LP 2979.
B4. Recorded in Chicago, 1963. Previously unreleased.
B5. Recorded in Chicago, 1964. Originally released as Checker single 1073.


 tracklist:
A1        In The Basement, Pt.1
Arranged By – Charles Hardy
Vocals – Etta James
A2        I Want To Know
Band – Pee Wee Kingsley Band
A3        Mama Didn't Raise No Fool
A4        Maybe You'll Be There
A5        Do I Make Myself Clear?
Vocals – Etta James
B1        Can't Let You Go
B2        Soulful Dress
Bass – Louis Satterfield
Drums – Maurice White
Guitar – Gerald Sims
Organ – Leonard Caston (2)
B3        Going Back To Where I Belong
Band – Pee Wee Kingsley Band
B4        She's Got Everything
Band – Joe Hudson's Band
Drums – Joe Hudson (2)
B5        Slip-In Mules
Bass – Louis Satterfield
Drums – Maurice White
Guitar – Gerald Sims
Organ – Leonard Caston 

 

 

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The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions

Chess records 1971 – CH-60008

notes,
The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions is an album by blues musician
Howlin' Wolf released in 1971 on Chess Records, and on Rolling
Stones Records in Britain.[5] It was one of the first super session
 blues albums, setting a blues master among famous musicians
 from the second generation of rock and roll, in this case Eric Clapton,
Steve Winwood, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman.

credits:

Bass, Cowbell – Bill Wyman
Drums, Congas – Charlie Watts
Guitar [Acoustic] – Howlin' Wolf (tracks: B4)
Guitar [Lead] – Eric Clapton
Guitar [Rhythm] – Hubert Sumlin
Harmonica – Howlin' Wolf (tracks: A4, B2), Jeff Carp
Piano – Ian Stewart (tracks: A1, B1, B5, B7), Lafayette Leake (tracks: A3, A4, B4), Steve Winwood
Producer – Norman Dayron
Vocals – Howlin' Wolf

Recorded    May 2–7, 1970 Olympic Sound Studios, London, England
Engineer – Glyn Johns

tracklist:

A1         Rockin' Daddy
Bass – Phil Upchurch3:43    
A2         I Ain't Superstitious
Bass – Klaus Voormann
Drums – "Richie"*
Horns – Dennis Lansing, Joe Miller , Jordan Sandke3:34    
A3         Sitting On Top Of The World    3:51    
A4         Worried About My Baby    2:55    
A5         What A Woman!    3:02    
A6         Poor Boy    3:04    
B1         Built For Comfort    2:10    
B2         Who's Been Talking?
Piano – John Simon3:03    
B3         The Red Rooster (Rehearsal)    1:58    
B4         The Red Rooster    3:47    
B5         Do The Do    2:20    
B6         Highway 49    2:47    
B7         Wang-Dang-Doodle    4:29

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Howlin' Wolf – Down In The Bottom - Little Baby

Chess Records 1961

 

CREDITS:

rec. May 1961 in Chicago, IL;
written by Willie Dixon
Howlin' Wolf, vocal,  guitar;
Johnny Jones, piano;
Hubert Sumlin, Jimmy Rogers, guitar;
Willie Dixon, bass;
Sam Lay, drums        

 

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