CANNED HEAT - THE VERY BEST OF CANNED HEAT 12" Vinyl LP Album

- A Definitive Collection of Canned Heat’s Iconic Blues-Rock Tracks

‘Album cover for The Very Best of Canned Heat featuring a vibrant collage of torn photographs, vintage ads, band member portraits, drawings of owls, a teddy bear, beer bottles, and various trinkets, with the title in bold yellow letters at the top.’ https://vinyl-records.nl

"Canned Heat" is a blues-rock/boogie band that formed in Los Angeles in 1965. The group has been noted for its own interpretations of blues material as well as for efforts to promote the interest in this type of music and its original artists. It was launched by two blues enthusiasts, Alan Wilson and Bob Hite, who took the name from Tommy Johnson's 1928 "Canned Heat Blues", a song about an alcoholic who has desperately turned to drinking Sterno, generically called "canned heat". After appearances at Monterey and Woodstock, at the end of the '60s the band had acquired worldwide fame with a lineup consisting of Bob Hite, vocals, Alan Wilson guitar, harmonica and vocals, Henry Vestine or Harvey Mandel on lead guitar, Larry Taylor on bass, and Adolfo ('Fito') de la Parra on drums.

Canned Heat's "The Very Best of Canned Heat": A Retrospective of Blues-Rock Pioneers (1975)
Album Description:

In the mid-1970s, as the blues-rock genre continued to evolve, Canned Heat's "The Very Best of Canned Heat" served as a retrospective of their significant contributions to the music scene. Released in 1975, this compilation album highlighted their musical journey and showcased their enduring influence.

Historical Context and Musical Exploration

Emerging from the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles in the 1960s, Canned Heat became pioneers of the blues-rock genre. Their music reflected the social and cultural climate of the time, blending traditional blues elements with the raw energy of rock and roll. "The Very Best of Canned Heat" encapsulates this musical journey, showcasing their diverse range of styles and influences.

Genre Fusion and Evolution

Canned Heat's music transcended genre boundaries, incorporating elements of blues, rock, boogie, and even psychedelic sounds. "The Very Best of Canned Heat" features a selection of their most iconic tracks, demonstrating their ability to seamlessly blend these genres and create a unique sound that resonated with a wide audience.

Production and Selection

The compilation album was curated to showcase Canned Heat's most popular and influential tracks, spanning their career from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. The selection process aimed to highlight their diverse musical range and capture the essence of their blues-rock sound.

Recording Studios and Live Performances

Canned Heat's music was recorded in various studios throughout their career, including Liberty Records' studio in Los Angeles. "The Very Best of Canned Heat" features a mix of studio recordings and live performances, showcasing the band's dynamic energy and stage presence.

Music Genre:

Boogie Blues Rock

Album Production Information:

The album: "The Very Best of Canned Heat" was produced by: Denny Diante

Record Label & Catalognr:

United Artists UAS 29 831 / UA-LA 431

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play  Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+LP) weight: 190 gram  

Year & Country:

1975 Made in West Germany
Complete Track Listing of: "The Very Best of Canned Heat"

The Songs/tracks on "The Very Best of Canned Heat" are

    Side One:
  1. Going up the Country
  2. Bullfrog Blues
  3. Refried Boogie - Part 1
  4. Let's Work Together
  5. An Owl Song
    Side Two:
  1. On the Road Again
  2. Amphetamine Annie
  3. Change my Ways
  4. Time Was
  5. Rollin' and Tumblin'
Index of CANNED HEAT Vinyl Album Discography and Album Cover Gallery
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CANNED HEAT - Future Blues album front cover vinyl record

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CANNED HEAT - The Very Best of Canned Heat 12" Vinyl LP
CANNED HEAT - The Very Best of Canned Heat album front cover vinyl record

Canned Heat was launched by two blues enthusiasts, Alan Wilson and Bob Hite, who took the name from Tommy Johnson's 1928 "Canned Heat Blues", a song about an alcoholic who has desperately turned to drinking Sterno

Learn more