Straight from the archives, here are 2cd's of previously unreleased vintage recordings had picked by drummer, Fito De La Parra. All songs feature the original band members, and detailed liner notes. 29 tracks including '... more »Reefer Blues', 'Caterpillar Crawl', 'Long Way From LA' and more. 2000 release. Double slimline jewel case.« less
Straight from the archives, here are 2cd's of previously unreleased vintage recordings had picked by drummer, Fito De La Parra. All songs feature the original band members, and detailed liner notes. 29 tracks including 'Reefer Blues', 'Caterpillar Crawl', 'Long Way From LA' and more. 2000 release. Double slimline jewel case.
evert van den hooven | DELFT Netherlands | 12/13/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"According John Lee Hooker and me the best white bluesman ever exists. He is playing on this double CD with the best bluesband ever exists Canned Heat. For ever thanks to the man who found the tapes. Many never released versions of beautiful songs. I can not stop listening to so much warm and splendid performed blues music. I ever hope to get "Canned Heat live on Woodstock'69" or "Canned Heat live on the VPRO-Picnic Festival in Holland'70"."
Music from the Grave!
spudsurfer | Blackfoot, ID | 10/07/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Having followed Canned Heat from the early 60's, I was excited to see new music from their "pinnacle" years. Some tracks=Great! Other tracks= Not too hot. Bob "The Bear" Hite is at his best in the studio banter between songs, but the lack of Henry "The Sunflower" Vestine on too many songs makes this a "made-for-money" compilation. For my money, Living the Blues still stands out as their best effort, along with the live "Live from the Topanga Corral" album, soon to be re-released as "Live from the Kalaidascope" this month (October 2000) True Canned Heat fans will eat this album up, mostly because there is so little Alan Wilson material that has not been released. Worth the low price, though, I have to admit."
14 Tracks Featuring the Original Lineup with Al Wilson!!!
J. Mutch | Malden, MA United States | 12/31/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just wanted to let people know that there are 14 tracks (out of 29) that feature the original Canned Heat lineup with Bob Hite and Al Wilson. 13 are live tracks (there's one studio track that can't be found anywhere else of Al Wilson doing a studio version of 'London Blues')of varying sound quality but we can't be picky...this is the original Canned Heat playing on previously unheard recordings. Five stars for these 14 tracks alone!"
From the vaults of Boogie...
Brett Lemke | www.maximumink.com | 11/12/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Boogie House Tapes Vol. 1 is a series of live and unreleased recordings spanning the first decade of Canned Heat. From the vaults of Fito de la Parra and "Dr. Boogie", the tracks contained are live versions and alternate takes of many of the classics. The live versions of "Pulling Hair Blues" and "London Blues" show off Alan's wailing harmonica and cracking voice flowing up and down the vocal register. "Human Condition" features a clear recording Alan singing the track live to a reactive audience in Europe 1970. Bob "The Bear" Hite notoriously sets the tone for the evening from the beginning of the first CD, and brings you right into the concert. I reccomend this set to every person who mentions Canned Heat because it captures their unique chemisty and is a great introduction to the band's 35+ year presence for under $13. - www.cannedheatmusic.com. All content Copyright www.maximumink.com"
BUY THIS! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!!!!!!!!
Tony Musto | Pittston, PA United States | 09/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you are serious about the blues, boogie and rock and roll, buy this NOW! If not, then be sure to buy the new Weezer, Sublime, Kid Rock, or any of the countless other artists of today that are saying "nothing". Canned Heat is REAL. I have been a fan since the early '70s and will remain a fan, regardless of all of this alternative and rap that has taken over the minds and airwaves of today."