Otis Spann with Fleetwood Mac - Walkin' flac album

The Biggest Thing Since Colossus is an album by American blues musician Otis Spann, released in 1969 (see 1969 in music). The album is also notable for the fact that Spann's backing band on this occasion were members of Fleetwood Mac, who were touring in America at the time. Spann had been involved in the recording of the Blues Jam at Chess album, and a rapport had been struck between Spann and the British band, which led to their participation on Spann's new album.

Otis Spann (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician, who many consider the leading postwar Chicago blues pianist. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Spann became known for his distinct piano style. Born to Frank Houston Spann and Josephine Erby. One of five children - three boys and two girls. He was posthumously elected to the Blues Hall of Fame in 1980. The Biggest Thing Since Colossus is an album by American blues musician Otis Spann, released in 1969.

B4 I Need Some Air 32:27 B5 Someday Baby 37:08. I always really appreciated Otis Spann on those early Buddy Guy and Muddy records. this really demonstrates his ability to swing and sing. I have this album and I also have the album recorded with Eddie Boyd "7936 South Rhodes". They are both magnificent blues albums in the first place, but also fantastic evidences of the stunning quality of Fleedwood Mac as a blues band and especially the amazing, unparalleled excellence of Peter Green as a blues guitar player.

The album is also notable for the fact that Spann's backing band on this occasion were members of Fleetwood Mac, who were touring in America at the time. Spann had been involved in the recording of the Blues Jam In Chicago album, and a rapport had been struck between Spann and the British band, which led to their participation on Spann's new album. It was agreed beforehand that Spann's friend and longtime associate . Leary would play drums on the album, and Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood did not take part in the recording. Walkin'" was released as a single in some countries, with "Temperature Is Rising (9. °F)" (a different version to that found on the album) on the B-side. 180 gram audiophile vinyl.

Fleetwood Mac Otis Spann Format: Vinyl. Otis Spann is his usual emotive and exciting self, feeling totally relaxed alongside his regular drummer, . This coupled with Peter Greens guitar playing, which is probably at its peak on these recordings, makes for a blues album of substance. Exclusive discount for Prime members. Sample this album Artist - Artist (Sample)