"Live at Topanga Corral" captures the raw power of Canned Heat's legendary performances at the iconic blues club. Blues classics like "Rollin' and Tumblin'" mix with fiery jams, showcasing Bob "The Bear" Hite's vocals and Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson's fiery guitar work. The album is a gritty and historic document of the band's early brilliance and the thriving LA blues-rock scene.
Canned Heat's "Live at Topanga Corral" album, originally released in 1971, stands as a time capsule of the band's raw blues-rock power at its pinnacle. Recorded during a series of shows at the legendary Topanga Corral club in 1966 and 1967, the album captures the band in their early, electrifying form.
The Topanga Corral: A Blues Mecca
The Topanga Corral, nestled in the hills above Los Angeles, was a crucial stomping ground for the burgeoning blues-rock scene of the late 1960s. Its intimate setting and enthusiastic crowds fueled iconic performances, and Canned Heat was no exception.
The Music: Blues, Boogie, & Psychedelic Jams
"Live at Topanga Corral" showcases Canned Heat's signature boogie-blues driven by Bob "The Bear" Hite's powerful vocals and Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson's searing harmonica and slide guitar work. Classic blues tunes like "Rollin' and Tumblin'" and "Bullfrog Blues" are re-energized, while extended jams like "Fried Hockey Boogie" offer a glimpse of the band's psychedelic-tinged improvisational abilities.
Historical Significance
This album serves as a vital document of Canned Heat's formative years. It captures the band's youthful energy and passion, showcasing the prowess of Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson before his untimely passing. "Live at Topanga Corral" also provides a snapshot of the burgeoning Los Angeles blues-rock scene of the era.
Music Genre: Blues Rock Music |
Album Production: Produced by Richard Moore and Michael O'Bryant, a Rainstory Production Photography Herb Green, Guy Webster. Art Direction Dick Smith. |
Record Label & Catalognr: Pickwick / Scepter Records SPC 3364 |
Media Format: 12" Vinyl LP Record 160 grams vinyl |
Year & Country: 1967 Made in USA |
Complete Track Listing of: Canned Heat Live at Topanga Corral |
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Scepterc Records / Pickwick SPC 3364 Record Label Details: Printed in U.S.A. and Made in U.S.A.
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