Reheated
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Reheated is an album by Canned Heat
, released in 1988. Just two members of the classic lineup, Fito de la Parra and Larry Taylor
, are present on this album. The new members are accomplished musicians who have been able to revamp the music played without straying from the original spirit of the band. "Bullfrog Blues" was originally on the B-side of the first single recorded by Canned Heat in 1967. "Built for Comfort" by Willie Dixon
was popularized by Howlin' Wolf
. "Take Me to the River
" is a R&B/soul song which has been recorded by artists such as Al Green
and Talking Heads
. Tom Waits
' "Gunstreet Girl" is played with a remarkable drive and Canned Heat have always been able to create their own music from various sources.
Canned Heat
Canned Heat is a blues-rock/boogie rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1965. The group has been noted for its own interpretations of blues material as well as for efforts to promote the interest in this type of music and its original artists...
, released in 1988. Just two members of the classic lineup, Fito de la Parra and Larry Taylor
Larry Taylor
Larry Taylor is an American bass guitarist, best known for his work as a member of Canned Heat from 1967. Before joining Canned Heat he had been a session bassist for The Monkees and Jerry Lee Lewis...
, are present on this album. The new members are accomplished musicians who have been able to revamp the music played without straying from the original spirit of the band. "Bullfrog Blues" was originally on the B-side of the first single recorded by Canned Heat in 1967. "Built for Comfort" by Willie Dixon
Willie Dixon
William James "Willie" Dixon was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. A Grammy Award winner who was proficient on both the Upright bass and the guitar, as well as his own singing voice, Dixon is arguably best known as one of the most prolific songwriters...
was popularized by Howlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf
Chester Arthur Burnett , known as Howlin' Wolf, was an influential American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player....
. "Take Me to the River
Take Me to the River
"Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges. Hit versions were recorded by both Syl Johnson and Talking Heads...
" is a R&B/soul song which has been recorded by artists such as Al Green
Al Green
Albert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...
and Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison...
. Tom Waits
Tom Waits
Thomas Alan "Tom" Waits is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. Waits has a distinctive voice, described by critic Daniel Durchholz as sounding "like it was soaked in a vat of bourbon, left hanging in the smokehouse for a few months, and then taken outside and run over with a car."...
' "Gunstreet Girl" is played with a remarkable drive and Canned Heat have always been able to create their own music from various sources.
Track listing
- "Looking for the Party" – 3:45
- "Drifting" – 2:47
- "I'm Watching You" – 5:18
- "Bullfrog Blues" – 2:57
- "Hucklebuck" (trad.) – 4:45
- "Mercury Blues" – 3:14
- "Gunstreet Girl" (T. WaitsTom WaitsThomas Alan "Tom" Waits is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. Waits has a distinctive voice, described by critic Daniel Durchholz as sounding "like it was soaked in a vat of bourbon, left hanging in the smokehouse for a few months, and then taken outside and run over with a car."...
) – 3:47 - I Love to Rock & Roll – 2:35
- "(So Fine) Betty Jean" – 5:06
- "Take Me to the RiverTake Me to the River"Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges. Hit versions were recorded by both Syl Johnson and Talking Heads...
" (Green, Hodges) – 4:08 - "Red Headed Woman" – 3:55
- "Built for Comfort" (W. DixonWillie DixonWilliam James "Willie" Dixon was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. A Grammy Award winner who was proficient on both the Upright bass and the guitar, as well as his own singing voice, Dixon is arguably best known as one of the most prolific songwriters...
) – 3:47
Personnel
- Junior WatsonJunior WatsonJunior Watson is an American jump blues guitarist and singer.-Career:Watson is regarded as an influential West Coast blues player. He was a founding member of the blues band The Mighty Flyers and, starting in the early 1980s, he performed with the band for a decade. He also performed with Canned...
- lead guitar, vocals - James Thornbury - slide guitar, harmonica, vocals
- Larry TaylorLarry TaylorLarry Taylor is an American bass guitarist, best known for his work as a member of Canned Heat from 1967. Before joining Canned Heat he had been a session bassist for The Monkees and Jerry Lee Lewis...
- bass, vocals - Fito de la Parra - drums, vocals