Its not often the record biz performs an act of kindness for the greater good of mankind. The album was included in rolling stones rolling stone. Its as if howlin wolf were trying to make a pop album. Howlin wolf was possibly the most electrifying performer in modern blues history and a recording artist whose only rivals among his contemporaries were sonny boy williamson rice miller, little walter, and muddy waters.
May 31, 2012 rolling stone s definitive list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Howlin wolf chester burnett will always be known as one of the founding fathers of modern day blues. Moanin captures wolfs 19511961 recordings from chicago and memphis. Howlin wolf moanin at midnight lyrics genius lyrics. Check out moanin in the moonlight by howlin wolf on amazon music. Moanin in the moonlight was the first fulllength album by american blues singer howlin wolf. A collection of 50s singles, moanin in the moonlight brought all of howlin wolf s best qualities together. Rolling stone s definitive list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Provided to youtube by universal music group moanin at midnight howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight. His legendary style of playing guitar, his unique vocal and stage prowess and of course his stellar list of classic chicago style blues tunes have all gone on to. On a similar note, i found a 1st press of the crown lp howling wolf sings the blues, and on. The album was a compilation of previouslyissued singles by chess records. This is the entire blues history encapsulated in one long, jamming, frigid, throatjarringly sung, bristly.
With a booming voice and looming physical presence, burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues. Howlin wolf put the beast in blues last month, on what would have been the wolfs 95th birthday, thunders mouth press issued a paperback edition of james segrests and mark hoffmans biography, moanin at midnight. It was originally released by chess records as a monoformat lp record in 1959 see 1959 in music. At lastwolfs rocking chair album in glorious mono it compared extremely well with the 1st press of the rocking chair lp. Moanin in the moonlight featured a dozen pieces of wolf s greatest 50s tracks, dating back as far as 1951 when he recorded at the sun studios in memphis. Howlin wolf morning at midnight moanin at midnight. Howlin wolf blues society bios and photos howlin wolf born chester arthur burnett june 10, 1910 january 10, 1976 birthplace.
Moanin at moonlight studio album by howlin wolf 1965. In the opening track, moanin at midnight, somebodys knocking at wolf s door. Burnett notes dark blue chess labels with all track listings appearing below the center spindle hole. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Well, somebody knocking on my door well, somebody knocking on my door well, im so worried, dont kn. Incl red rooster, wang dang doodle, moanin at midnight, how many more years. In addition to his powerful voice, he was also an accomplished harmonica player. Guitarist willie johnson, whose amprattling tones were. A collection of 50s singles, moanin in the moonlight brought all of howlin wolfs best qualities together. It was originally released by chess records as a monoformat lp record in.
Rocking chair is a thoroughly modern album, almost a prototype for vans work with them. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Howlin wolf moanin at the moonlight 1959 written by bluesever wednesday, 28 october 2009 15. The album has been reissued several times, including a vinyl reissue in 1969, with the playing order changed, titled.
In 1999, his signature song smokestack lightnin received a grammy hall of. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Moanin in the moonlight, an album by howlin wolf on spotify. Moanin in the moonlight is the 1959 debut album by howlin wolf. But the release of chester howlin wolf burnetts moanin in the moonlight and howlin wolf the first two albums by the most volcanic blues roarer of all time as a single tidy package is a true public service. Somehow he did it without sounding as if he was making any concessions at all. The album was a compilation of previously issued singles by chess. Features song lyrics for howlin wolfs moanin in the moonlight album. Moanin in the moonlight was the debut album by american blues singer howlin wolf. His most famous songs, moanin at midnight, how many more years. This quintessential collectors edition contains howlin wolfs outstanding debut album for chess records, moanin in the moonlight 1959 one of the alltime. The album was a compilation of previously issued singles by chess records.
Moanin in the moonlight by howlin wolf 8436569191026. Aug 21, 2007 i wanted to pick up the new japanese lp sleeve version of howlin wolf s moanin in the moonlight and saw what i assumed was that item at. Moanin in the moonlight by howlin wolf compilation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Moanin in the moonlight was howlin wolf s second collection of sides for the chess label. I want you to ride with daddy, honey while the moon is shining bright. What unites these recordings is their darkness and foreboding. The album has been reissued several times, including a vinyl reissue in 1969, with the playing order changed, titled evil. Howlin wolf is one of the alltime greats, and this album incorporates all of his greatness. Howlin wolf howlin wolfmoanin in moonlight w bonus.
Ordered it but what arrived instead was a jewel case japanese mca version of moanin in the moonlight and the rockin chair lps crammed onto one cd. Chester arthur burnett june 10, 1910 in white station, mississippi, united states january 10, 1976 in hines, illinois, united states, known as howlin wolf, was an influential american blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. Moanin in the moonlight was howlin wolfs second collection of sides for the chess label. Anyone have a 1st press of howlin wolf moanin in the. Howlin wolf howlin wolf moanin in moonlight on 180g import 2lp. Download howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight torrent or any other torrent from category. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight mp3 album download. They were compiled as were all early blues albums from various single sessions not necessarily a bad thing, either, and blues fans will probably debate endlessly about which of the two albums is the perfect introduction to his music. I wanted to pick up the new japanese lp sleeve version of howlin wolfs moanin in the moonlight and saw what i assumed was that item at. Moanin in the moonlight v howlin wolf black cat bone.
Howlin wolf discography means that there are audio files online which can be accessed at the link regular releases chronological. Jan 01, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from moanin at midnight by howlin wolf now. Well, somebody knocking on my door well, somebody knocking on my door well, im so worried, dont know where to go. Well, somebody knocking on my door well, somebody knocking on my door well, im so worried, dont know where to go well, somebody calling me, calling on my. Anyone have a 1st press of howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight. Moanin in the moonlight is really roughhewn in comparison. Buy howlin wolfs album titled moanin in the moonlight to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Packed with great tunes and untouchable performances by the man himself, moanin is almost as. Howlin wolf howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight amazon. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
Moanin at the moonlight is a subtle powerhouse of blues coarseness and oldschool songwriting straightforwardness and vagueness, all relying on his sheer magnetic charm, raw vocal bursts and that smoothass instrumental playaround. Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight 1986, pinckneyville. Moanin in the moonlight by howlin wolf on amazon music. His best is a greatest hits album by american blues musician howlin wolf.
Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight music cd bonus album at cd universe, a. The last word in electric chicago blues, wolf was possessed of fine guitar and harp skills, a voice that could separate skin from bone, and a sheer magnetism and charisma that knew. Howlin wolfs first and second chess albums are essential listening of the highest order. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers. Splendid twolp edition featuring the first howlin wolf probably the rockin chair and moanin in the moonlight, with several bonus tracks. Half a century after his first hits, wolfs sound still terrifies and inspires. Release moanin in the moonlight by howlin wolf musicbrainz.
Howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight releases discogs. It was originally released by chess records as a monoformat lp record in 1959 see. The last word in electric chicago blues, wolf was possessed of fine guitar and harp skills, a voice that could separate skin from bone, and a sheer magnetism and charisma that knew and has known no equal. Howlin wolf riding in the moonlight lyrics genius lyrics. Packed with great tunes and untouchable performances by the man himself, moanin is almost as good as its predecessor, wolf s selftitled debut. Originally published in 2004, now revised and updated, its a fine work, tautly and. At lastwolfs rocking chair album in glorious mono steve. Moanin at midnight by howlin wolf on amazon music unlimited. Howlin wolf s first and second chess albums are essential listening of the highest order. Moanin in the moonlight by howlin wolf 8436569191026 cd. Wolf didnt just startle audiences, he menaced them into submission. If you are willing to go digital, the japanese cd twofer reissue of moanin in the moonlightrocking chair described in this thread sounds great to me.
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