Music CD - Howlin' Wolf: Howlin Wolf: The Chess Box

	Music CD: Howlin Wolf: The Chess Box Artist: Howlin' Wolf List Price: $49.98 Our Price: $32.83 Your Save: $ 17.15 ( 34% ) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Manufacturer: Chess
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Tracks: 1. Moanin' at Midnight - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 2. How Many More Years - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 3. Howlin' Wolf Boogie - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 4. The Wolf Is at Your Door - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 5. Mr. Highway Man - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 6. Howlin' Wolf Talks, No.1 - Howlin' Wolf, 7. Bluebird - Howlin' Wolf, Burnett, Chester Ar 8. Saddle My Pony - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 9. Well That's All Right - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 10. My Last Affair - Howlin' Wolf, Johnson, Haven 11. Just My Kind - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 12. Work for Your Money - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 13. Mama Died and Left Me - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 14. All Night Boogie (All Night Long) - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 15. Streamline Woman - Howlin' Wolf, Waters, Muddy 16. Crazy About You Baby - Howlin' Wolf, Williamson, Sonny B 17. You Gonna Wreck My Life (No Place to Go) - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 18. Neighbors - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 19. Howlin' Wolf Talks, No. 2 - Howlin' Wolf, 20. I'm the Wolf - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 21. Rockin' Daddy - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 22. Baby How Long - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 23. Evil - Howlin' Wolf, Dixon, Willie 24. I'll Be Around - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 25. Forty-Four - Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf 26. Who Will Be Next? - Howlin' Wolf, London, Melvin
Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0076732933220 Format: Box set Label: Chess Manufacturer: Chess Number Of Discs: 3 Publisher: Chess Release Date: 1991-11-12 Studio: Chess
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Doin' His Midnight Creep Comment: One of my first exposures to the world of Chicago-style blues, after a steady diet of country-style Delta blues, was the Rolling Stones' version of the Willie Dixon classic Little Red Rooster back in the early 1960's. I thought that was a song to beat all songs and it had nothing to do its allegorical nature, you know, about sex. What, moreover, capped it for me the fact that it was originally banned in Boston- from the radio airwaves of the times. Naturally that made this teenager want to hear it even more. All this is by way of saying-yes; the Stones did a great version of that song but if you really want it heard then you must go to the master- Howlin' Wolf. That big gravelly-voiced man who, in still pictures that I have seen of him as well as film seems to be inhaling the microphone, lets it all hang out as he struts his stuff on that number. In Do the Do, Little Red Rooster, Killing Floor and on and on the Wolf sweats, bleeds, sucks up the whiskey, has another one for good measure and gets down on his knees, sometimes literally, to belt out the blues. You buy this CD set to get your little hands on Rooster but that is hardly the end of the story. This set contains every classic Wolf song that you could want under one roof, and some interesting Wolf talk in between. What are the ones you want to make sure you hear (and hear over and over again). Well, here is a by no means inclusive short list. Spoonful, The Natchez Burning, Killing Floor, Dust My Broom, I Am The Wolf, Back Door Man, Wang Dang Doodle... hey, wait a minute let's make it easier just get the set, take a few hours off and listen-you won't want to turn the damn thing off. Customer Rating: Summary: A very good set Comment: Wolf along with Muddy were stablemates during Chess's glory years, and this set shows why his reputation as one of the blues' great masters is inviolable. The set begins in the early 50s with his first recordings for Philip's Sun studios in Memphis, which are key to understanding his origins in Delta country blues, before switching to his various band formations at Chess through to the early 70s. There are many classics here, including "Evil," "Sitting on Top of the World," and "Smokestack Lightin'," as well as lesser known gems and brief interviews. With partial exception of some lackluster liner notes, this set is necessary for any self-respecting fan of American folk music and blues. Customer Rating: Summary: He's the Wolf Comment: This is not a very tough choice, if you like Howlin' Wolf or the blues get this box. It has not weak tracks, some fascinating interviews (well The Wolf talking), and many of the classic, indispensable tracks.Plus, there's, as evidenced here, no other electric blues guitarist nearly as nasty, dirty, just downright awesome as Hubert Sumlin. Buy and enjoy, this is the blues at its best. Customer Rating: Summary: Howling Wolf Box Comment: I bought this box as a present and up to now have not haerd it. However, having today talked to the recipient of the gift, I can confirm that he is more than satisfied with it. The remastering is excellent and there are enough alternate takes to satisfy the most ardent completist. Customer Rating: Summary: long album but worth every song Comment: this album is amazing. it's very long, but the songs never get old. i wish i could have seen the wolf in concert. that would be a great chance because he's my favorite bluesman. of course, robert johnson, blind blake and muddy waters come pretty close too but none can sing like the wolf. the best song on here is 'i asked for water (she gave me gasoline)' it's full of humor and makes me laugh every time. what's even funnier is in 'howlin wolf talks part 3' when he tells the interviewer why she gave him gasoline is because she was mad with him. i never know who he's singing to, but i'm sure they all get the message. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: This is probably the best Wolf compilation there is in terms of comprehensiveness and digestibility. The problem with collecting the works of prolific artists is that there's so much material; fortunately, Chess made some good selections. Chronicling Howlin' Wolf's career from Memphis, through Chicago, and on into his later years. There are snippets of interviews, as well as the classic tracks you'd expect: "All Night Boogie", "Howlin' For My Darling", "Evil", "Forty Four", "Spoonful", and "I'd Better Go Now." This box set is a bit much to swallow if you're not already a fan of the Wolf, but if you are, this is a great way to get his best work in one place. --Genevieve Williams