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vivfox
10-23-2009, 03:58 PM
Otis SPANN, Fleetwood Mac - The Biggest Thing Since Colossus 1969

Blues

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.

It was agreed beforehand that Spann's friend and longtime associate S.P. Leary would play drums on the album, and Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood did not take part in the recording. Guitarists Peter Green and Danny Kirwan, and bassist John McVie all contributed to each track, and it is often claimed that Green produced some of his best playing on this album.

"Walkin'" was released as a single in some countries, with "Temperature Is Rising (98.8°F)" (a different version to that found on the album) on the B-side. Another track was recorded at the sessions, "Blues For Hippies", which was not included on the album.
From Answers.com.
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In January of 1969, British power blues quintet Fleetwood Mac came to Chess Records studios to jam with the likes of Willie Dixon, S.P. Leary, Honeyboy Edwards, and longtime Muddy Waters' pianist Otis Spann. The sessions were so rich and fruitful that three-fifths of the Mac (specifically bassist John McVie and guitarists Peter Green and Danny Kirwin) impressed Spann enough to cut a record with them at the same sessions. While the classic "Country Girl" and a seven-minute "Someday Soon Baby" (which features a lengthy intro from Green on which Spann can be heard barely off mic telling the rest of the band to "let him play on") ended up on the Mac's Blues Jam at Chess double set: remaining cuts included "Dig You" and "Walkin'" and are a near perfect match of Spann's exciting, emotive singing and the Mac's youthful muscle. The Biggest Thing Since Colossus was released on Mac manager/producer/strongman Mike Vernon's London-based Blue Horizon label.
By John Duffy, All Music Guide.
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This CD, recorded in 1969, captures two great blues instrumentalists, pianist Otis Spann of Muddy Waters' Chicago blues band and guitarist Peter Green of the original Fleetwood Mac, at the hight of their considerable powers. Otis Spann, perhaps THE premier blues pianist of all time, handles the vocals on all tracks, but the beauty of this record is the instrumental interplay between Spann and British blues guitarist Peter Green, a founding member of the original Fleetwood Mac band. While the tracks have a relaxed, jam session feel to them, the playing is anything but sloppy. Green's tone and phrasing are just wonderful.
By David Tepper.
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This 10-track, 1969 reissue features Chicago blues pianist Otis Spann and includes "My Love Depends On You," "It Was A Big Thing," and "Dig You," and includes Peter Green and John McVie from Fleetwood Mac.

1969 album for Columbia featuing Spann backed with S.P.Leary on drums and three early Fleetwood Mac members:guitarists Peter Green & Danny Kirwan and bassist JohnMcVie. 10 tracks, including 'My Love Depends On You','Walkin'' and 'Someday Baby'.
From CD Universe.
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Fleetwood Mac
Danny Kirwan- (Guitar),
John McVie- (Bass),
Peter Green- (Guitar),
S.P. Leary- (Drums),
Otis Spann- (Piano),Vocals.
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01. My Love Depends on You (5:22)
02. Walkin' (2:54)
03. It Was a Big Thing (3:26)
04. Temperature Is Rising (100. 2 F) (6:13)
05. Dig You (3:04)
06. No More Doggin' (3:00)
07. Ain't Nobody's Business (5:15)
08. She Needs Some Loving (3:08)
09. I Need Some Air (4:40)
10. Someday Baby (3:02)

DOWNLOAD LINK DELETED BECAUSE CD IS STILL AVAILABLE.
bretonbanquet
10-23-2009, 05:13 PM
I see bloody Answers.com stole that first chunk from Wikipedia... I thought it looked familiar, I wrote it. It might even be vaguely accurate :laugh:

I think this album is still available, people should go out and buy it.
vivfox
10-23-2009, 05:34 PM
I thought it looked familiar,

It might even be vaguely accurate



I just got a phone call. The caller id read: unavailable. The man asked how likely I am to vote in the upcoming election for Mayor? He gave me four choices for answers.

I said "I thought it looked familiar." He said, "that doesn't make any sense."

He asked the question again. I said, "it might even be vaguely accurate." He said in a weird tone, "ok, thank you very much." Then he hung up.
bretonbanquet
10-23-2009, 08:56 PM
Glad I could be of assistance...
Norton
10-24-2009, 05:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bretonbanquet View Post
I thought it looked familiar,

It might even be vaguely accurate
I just got a phone call. The caller id read: unavailable. The man asked how likely I am to vote in the upcoming election for Mayor? He gave me four choices for answers.

I said "I thought it looked familiar." He said, "that doesn't make any sense."

He asked the question again. I said, "it might even be vaguely accurate." He said in a weird tone, "ok, thank you very much." Then he hung up.

:angel:
Will it work with Jehovah’s Witnesses?
:angel:
vivfox
10-24-2009, 11:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bretonbanquet View Post
I thought it looked familiar,

It might even be vaguely accurate
I just got a phone call. The caller id read: unavailable. The man asked how likely I am to vote in the upcoming election for Mayor? He gave me four choices for answers.

I said "I thought it looked familiar." He said, "that doesn't make any sense."

He asked the question again. I said, "it might even be vaguely accurate." He said in a weird tone, "ok, thank you very much." Then he hung up.

:angel:
Will it work with Jehovah’s Witnesses?
:angel:

In 1989 two J.Witnesses knocked at my door. True story. I said, "can you wait right here for a minute?" They said, "sure." I went into my bedroom and pulled out my batman cape(Stevie cape) [in August] put it on and walked back to the door. When they saw that, they politely excused themselves and left. I wish I still had that cape.:)
Neb-Maat-Re
10-24-2009, 07:25 PM
I just got a phone call. The caller id read: unavailable. The man asked how likely I am to vote in the upcoming election for Mayor? He gave me four choices for answers.

I said "I thought it looked familiar." He said, "that doesn't make any sense."

He asked the question again. I said, "it might even be vaguely accurate." He said in a weird tone, "ok, thank you very much." Then he hung up.

I knew I liked you.

My wife won't le me play with the call centre callers any more.
Almost Simon
10-26-2009, 05:46 AM
I think this album is still available, people should go out and buy it.

Yep, i've got it on CD. Very good album.

I believe they recorded the whole album in one day, or so i read somewhere else. I have it on my ipod so this has inspired me to give the album a listen later today. :nod:
trackaghost
10-26-2009, 08:58 AM
Yep, i've got it on CD. Very good album.


It costs less than £5 to buy too:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Biggest-Thing-Since-Colossus/dp/B000007UGB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1256565432&sr=8-2
sharksfan2000
10-26-2009, 09:31 AM
It costs less than £5 to buy too:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Biggest-Thing-Since-Colossus/dp/B000007UGB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1256565432&sr=8-2

It's also available as part of the "Complete Blue Horizon Sessions", complete with interesting outtakes, etc: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F2C7PO/

I personally don't like to download music from Rapidshare or elsewhere for a CD that's still in print and easily purchased. Those musicians deserve their royalties for giving us this fine album! :nod:
vivfox
10-26-2009, 10:10 AM
Those musicians deserve their royalties for giving us this fine album! :nod:

See bottom of original post.
Almost Simon
10-26-2009, 10:10 AM
It's also available as part of the "Complete Blue Horizon Sessions", complete with interesting outtakes, etc: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F2C7PO/

I personally don't like to download music from Rapidshare or elsewhere for a CD that's still in print and easily purchased. Those musicians deserve their royalties for giving us this fine album! :nod:

Now I like the sound of that. A double cd version with a cd of outtakes and studio chatter. Might just have to invest :)
Almost Simon
10-26-2009, 11:05 AM
By the way, I love these Complete Blue Horizon sessions. I already have the Eddie Boyd one, only a single disk though but i'm just trying to see what other ones have a Mac involvement. I dont think they played on the Champion Jack Dupree one. I guess they must be on the Christine Perfect one and the Duster Bennett collection. But for me the Otis Spann one looks a must purchase. Only £7.99 with free delivery in the UK. Nice :thumbsup:
sharksfan2000
10-26-2009, 01:10 PM
See bottom of original post.

Nice, vivfox! :thumbsup:
Neb-Maat-Re
10-26-2009, 03:44 PM
I guess they must be on the Christine Perfect one

John and Danny play on Danny's "When You Say" but there is no other FM involvement on the CD.
Wouter Vuijk
10-26-2009, 05:58 PM
I personally don't like to download music from Rapidshare or elsewhere for a CD that's still in print and easily purchased. Those musicians deserve their royalties for giving us this fine album! :nod:

Fully agree with you, Sharksfan. Just two little remarks:
1) How much royalties to the musicians/composers and how much to the company?
2) Rapidshare is not a downloadsite, just a means to post file that are too large ot send by e-mail

And to all those that don't have this album: BUY IT!!! It's magnificent.
chriskisn
10-26-2009, 07:27 PM
It's also available as part of the "Complete Blue Horizon Sessions", complete with interesting outtakes, etc: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F2C7PO/

I personally don't like to download music from Rapidshare or elsewhere for a CD that's still in print and easily purchased. Those musicians deserve their royalties for giving us this fine album! :nod:

To be fair though, this album is available only via Import...(a cheap import admittedly)

Oh and Otis Spann doesn't care about his royalties he's been dead nearly 40 years... :lol:
slipkid
10-27-2009, 12:00 AM
Here are two samples (old LP's) that may make you say : Lindsey Buckingham isn't a blues guitarist???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFcT5PWqXM


The second one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYQlVx-PHxY&feature=related


On the second link, skip to the second track. That is what Fleetwood Mac should've been before the mental breakdowns.
sharksfan2000
10-27-2009, 08:47 AM
On the second link, skip to the second track. That is what Fleetwood Mac should've been before the mental breakdowns.

Good call, slipkid. There's little question that "My Love Depends On You" was one of Peter's finest blues performances.
vivfox
10-27-2009, 11:08 PM
Fully agree with you, Sharksfan. Just two little remarks:
1) How much royalties to the musicians/composers and how much to the company?
2) Rapidshare is not a downloadsite, just a means to post file that are too large ot send by e-mail


Tonight a lady called asking if I wanted my chimney cleaned? (I don't have a chimney) I said,"how much royalties do the musicians get?" She said, "sir, I'm not talking about music. I'm asking if you want your chimney cleaned?" I said, " it's just a means to post a file that is too large." She said, "no this has nothing to do with music, this is about cleaning and sweeping your chimney out." I said, "sharksfan, how much royalties do we send by e-mail?" She answered, "well I guess we'll have to call you back tomorrow and the next day and the next day after that because you are such a smartass." She hung up on me as I was saying, "well you've already called before youCLICK stupid bitch."

Whatever I am reading at the time these calls come in is what I will quote to these callers. I am on the national do not call list but they keep calling anyway. And this same company has called before and I told them I don't have a chimney and you figure they'd make a note of that, but nooooooooooooo, they have to keep calling till they get a sale.