Living the Blues

Canned Heat

Living the Blues

RELEASED: October 01, 1968
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Pony Blues 3:48 2. My Mistake 3:21 3. Sandy’s Blues 6:48 4. Going Up the Country 2:52 5. Walking by Myself 2:30 6. Boogie Music 3:14 7. One Kind Favor 4:43 8. Parthenogenesis 19:45
Historical Archive
Living the Blues is a seminal album by Canned Heat, showcasing their unique blend of blues, rock, and boogie-woogie. Released in 1970, the album features extended jams and a raw, live sound that captures the essence of the band's powerful performances. It is renowned for its deep blues roots and showcases the musicianship of the band members, particularly the harmonica work of Alan Wilson and the guitar riffs of Mike Bloomfield. Tracks like 'Going Up the Country' and 'On the Road Again' have become iconic, solidifying the album's place in rock history.