"Livin' the Blues" is the 1968 double LP album by Canned Heat. It was one of the first double albums to place well on album charts. It features Canned Heat's signature song, "Going Up The Country," which would later be used in the Woodstock film. John Mayall appears on piano on "Walking by Myself" and "Bear Wires." Dr. John appears on "Boogie Music.
CANNED HEAT - LIVIN' BLUES 12" VIny lp 2LP |
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Collectors information / Album Description: "Livin' the Blues" is the 1968 double LP album by Canned Heat. It was one of the first double albums to place well on album charts. It features Canned Heat's signature song, "Going Up The Country," which would later be used in the Woodstock film. John Mayall appears on piano on "Walking by Myself" and "Bear Wires." Dr. John appears on "Boogie Music. |
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Music Genre: |
Boogie Blues Rock |
Album Production Information: |
The album: "Livin' Blues" was produced by: Canned Heat and Skip Taylor |
Record Label Information: |
Liberty LDS 84001 |
Media Format: |
Double 12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+LP) weight: 500 gram |
Year & Country: |
1968 Made in USA |
Track Listing of: "Livin' Blues" |
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The Songs/tracks on "Livin' The Blues" are
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"Livin' Blues " Record Label Details: Bue Colour Liberty LDS 84001 ℗ 1968 Sound Copyright
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