Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Feeling groovy (Paul Simon) (LP 2957)

Al Kooper/ Michael Bloomfield  The Live Adventures of Michael Bloomfield and Al Kooper (Vinyl, Columbia Records, 1969) ***  

GenreNZ Music, pop 

Places I remember: Real Groovy Records

Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles:  Sonny Boy Williamson (written by Jack Bruce/ Paul Jones)

Gear costume: Green Onions

They loom large in his legend (The Album Collection playlists): Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4

Active compensatory factors: The super session idea yielded a classic featuring Al, Michael and Stephen Stills (although I don't have a copy) and this sequel - which I bought largely for the cover by Norman Rockwell.

It's a double album recorded live at the Fillmore West over three nights. It's a good example of blues rock sixties style with a whole slew of cover songs, and jam style workouts.

Michael Bloomfield only appears on sides 1 and 2, Carlos and Elvin Bishop play on sides 3 and 4. The various guitar styles are a strong appeal.

Where do they all belong? I'd certainly grab a copy of the previous Super Session if I come across it - not making a special effort though.

That's it for the Ks. Onto L next.

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