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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)

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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.

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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.

Glad I could be of assistance...

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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?
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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.:)

I knew I liked you.

My wife won't le me play with the call centre callers any more.

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:

It costs less than £5 to buy too:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Biggest-Thin...6565432&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:

Now I like the sound of that. A double cd version with a cd of outtakes and studio chatter. Might just have to invest :)

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:

Nice, vivfox! :thumbsup:

John and Danny play on Danny's "When You Say" but there is no other FM involvement on the CD.