Compil. UK 1986 on Castle Communications label
Rock and Blues (Blues Rock, Electric Blues, Acoustic)
The first of two double albums with a life career overview of Alexis Korner and his various bands. The career was also reflected by the extensive liner notes by John Platt on the gatefolds inner sides. Tracks A2, A6, B2, B3, D1 & D2 are live recordings. Tracks A6, C4 & C5 are previously unreleased.
Alexis Korner voc, g, 1928-1984 GB album by, arranged by, vocals, electric guitar, vocals, guitar, arranged by, vocals, guitar, written by, vocals, guitar, guitar, slide | |
Del Taylor compiled by, other, concept by | |
Blues Incorporated , GB performer on track | |
Colin Bowden dr, drums | |
Cyril Davies voc, h, 1932-1964 GB harmonica, vocals | |
Keith Scott p, GB piano | |
Jack Bruce voc, b, 1943-2014 GB double bass, string bass | |
Charlie Watts dr, *1941 GB drums | |
Dave Stevens , piano | |
Dick Heckstall-Smith ts, ss, 1934-2004 GB saxophone, tenor | |
Charles Mingus b, 1922-1979 US arranged by | |
Danny Thompson cb, b, *1939 GB double bass, string bass | |
Terry Cox dr, voc, *1937 GB drums | |
Alan Skidmore ts, sax, *1942 GB saxophone, tenor | |
Chris Pyne tb, 1939-1995 GB trombone | |
Ray Warleigh fl, sax, as, 1938-2015 GB saxophone, alto, saxophone, flute | |
Brian Smith ts, fl, ss, *1939 saxophone, tenor | |
Nigel Stanger ts, saxophone, tenor | |
Herbie Goins voc, dr, 1939-2015 US vocals | |
Duo , performer on track | |
Victor Brox voc, org, *1940 GB vocals, trumpet | |
Rafi Lüderitz dr, p, 1930-1968 DE bass | |
Günter Lenz b, *1938 DE drums | |
Steve Miller p, GB piano, written by | |
Robert Plant voc, h, *1948 GB vocals, harmonica, written by | |
New Church , *1969 performer on track | |
Colin Hodgkinson b, voc, *1945 GB bass | |
Peter Thorup voc, g, 1948-2007 DK vocals, guitar, arranged by, vocals, guitar | |
Andy Fraser b, eb, 1952-2015 GB bass | |
John Marshall dr, perc, *1941 GB drums | |
John Surman ss, bs, bcl, *1944 GB saxophone, baritone, arranged by | |
Lol Coxhill ss, 1932-2012 GB saxophone, tenor | |
Malcolm Griffiths tb, *1941 GB trombone | |
Harry Beckett tr, fh, 1935-2010 GB trumpet | |
Henry Lowther tr, fh, *1941 GB trumpet | |
Paul Rodgers voc, g, *1949 GB vocals | |
Annette Brox voc, vocals, tambourine | |
Ian Wallace dr, 1946-2007 GB drums | |
Gaspar Lawal perc, voc, *1948 NG percussion, drums, african | |
Tim Hinkley key, p, org, *1946 GB piano | |
Mel Collins fl, sax, *1947 GB saxophone, saxophone, flute, piano | |
Boz Burrell voc, b, eb, 1946-2006 GB vocals, bass | |
Steve Marriott g, voc, 1947-1991 GB organ, backing vocals |
Adam Sieff compilation producer |
Porky engineer |
John Platt liner notes |
Chris Blair remastered by |
Mike Patto backing vocals |
Ollie Halsall backing vocals |
Sappho Korner backing vocals |
Snape backing vocals |
Steve Marriott backing vocals |
Tim Hinkley backing vocals |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | She Fooled Me | Blues Incorporated | Traditional | 2:38 |
2 | Hoochie Coochie Man | Blues Incorporated | Willie Dixon | 3:26 |
3 | Oh Lord Don't Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me | Blues Incorporated | Traditional | 3:20 |
4 | I Got A Woman | Blues Incorporated | Ray Charles | 3:36 |
5 | Corina Corina | Duo (6) | Traditional | 3:07 |
6 | Everyday I Have The Blues | Alexis Korner | Peter Chatman | 2:30 |
7 | Operator | Duo (6) | Alexis Korner, Robert Plant, Steve Miller | 4:42 |
8 | Rosie | New Church | Traditional | 11:26 |
9 | Polly Put The Kettle On | New Church | Traditional | 1:34 |
10 | I See It | New Church | James Edwards, Pervis Staples | 2:31 |
11 | You Don't Miss Your Water Till Your Well Runs Dry | New Church | William Bell | 3:51 |
12 | Mighty Mighty Spade And Whitey | New Church | Curtis Mayfield | 4:06 |
13 | Lo And Behold | Duo (6) | James Taylor | 4:03 |
14 | Louisiana Blues | Alexis Korner | Muddy Waters | 3:13 |
15 | Oo Whee Baby | Alexis Korner | Traditional | 3:15 |
16 | Rock Me Baby | Alexis Korner | Traditional | 8:47 |
17 | Sweet Sympathy | Alexis Korner | Alexis Korner | 3:47 |
18 | Country Shoes | Alexis Korner | Alexis Korner | 3:59 |