Long live Alan Christie Wilson! It's always a joy to see footage of him performing. And Larry "The Mole" Taylor is laying it down super greasy! Nobody brings the boogie like Canned Heat. I am so happy that film footage of these performances exist! Thank you ever so kindly for sharing.
His voice was one of those one of a kind voices that come along very seldom. Not technically brilliant but a voice that has buckets of emotion. Shame he died so young it would have been good to hear him develop and diversify
Not many people could phrase on the harp like "Blind Owl". Many people attempted to phrase like him years later, but in the late 60's he was totally unique and in a classification all on his own. It was as if an angel sent him our way to play Blues harp for us all. He was a great writer as well. He seemed very depressed and it came out in his playing. I believe in what Danny Kirwan said once in an interview...that a white man could damage himself if he played Blues. I don't believe "Blind Owl" had many close friends, but I recall reading something a long time ago that he was close with Janis Joplin. She was a kind of misfit in society and perhaps the 2 of them hit it off socially like brother and sister. Thanks for posting this because it is a true representation of JUST HOW good "Blind Owl" was on the harp! Love it!
Amanda, I have said on many occasions that Al Wilson would have gone on to one of the best harp players of all time.He just had it and its a crying shame that he ended before he had barely begun.I have played all my life for 40 years and I know a genius when I hear one.And guitarist too.What a waste.Sad though, in so many ways.Jim.Liverpool.
GREAT .... I was there .. I was 18 years as a grew up in Switzerland .. The same week we also saw Deep Purple and 'I got stoned and missed it' .. Thanks for the memory ..
Your right but im 17 and well i stumbled across this not so long ago and it great i like canned heat it would be great if there was still music like this cuase i dont think modern music will every be like this agian thats why i listen to old stuff :)
Sweet Jesus, ISB, where the hell do you keep turning these little gems up from? Blistering stuff from all those concerned, and a great little solo from the Mole. What can I say, "He likes to pull hard!" And, as you say, any footage of them during those halcyon days is better than none. We should all just be thankful for what few scraps we get. Thanks man, thanks. This is very, very cool...
Great song and harp play by Alan Wilson & great bass play be Larry Taylor! The very recording can be found on the Canned Heat CD 'The Boogie House Tapes Vol. 1". Thanks for sharing!
@torontobigharpfan - what a cool post - He was raised in Massachusetts. I loved Blind Owl so much and was devastated when he died. He was one of my heroes...
Fantastic, Blind Owl material is always appreciated...And the Mole was also fascinating. Just look at him tearing his bass apart at Monterey pop festival(rollin'a and tumblin')
I'm nearly certain that this recording is on one of the compilation albums I have/had. Bass solo is the same I'm sure. Totally awesome to see the video to it =D Love Canned Heat and thank you so much for posting this video.
Gods of blues have mercy, Holy soul of alan forgive me if these are not the words you speak - im just trying to understand the master. u gotta breath easy if you wana relax u gotta breath easy if you wana relax dont worry bout tomorro and forget about today like a swan in the lake i drift on thru the world like a swan in the lake i drift on thru the world well my lines in the water and my corks on top
@susanmazey --your age and experience is close to mine. i started getting into canned heat (again) a little over a year or so ago thanks to youtube and other stuff on the internet. my favorite on youtube is "Woodstock Boogie". look what we were missing! thanks for posting this ISB, a real public service!
@kalberthy You're more than welcome, my friend - looks like it was a great gig that night. And you were there! I wonder if we'll ever get to see more footage from this concert. Fingers crossed!
Is Alan`s real mother still alive?He referred to her in "On The Road Again"...."My Dear Mother Left Me When I Was quite Young"...Alan`s blood mother was reputed to have musical talent.
Dear neverfrisco, Is there any other information you feel you can share? Those of us who are forever Blind Owl fans are so hungry for more news. What happened to the Goldtop? Where is it? How did it end up in Holland? Did he leave it there after their June 70 concert? If so, how did that happen? What can you tell us? Many thanks.
Id like to let you know how to have a good time well id like to let you just how to have a good time when (you only make?) changes, enjoy whats happening now If you Listen on in i got advice for you A bird in the hand in worth ten in the bush nows the time aint no time (better?) you got to breath easy you got to breath easy you got to relax enjoy your self while gotta breath easy gotta breath easy don't let all the trouble get u down nows the time aint no other time
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RIP - "Blind Owl" and Bob "The Bear". You were both taken so young and so long ago. You are NOT forgotten...
The bass player is attacking that thing like he's playing an upright! Unreal! What a tight pocket with the drummer!
Long live Alan Christie Wilson! It's always a joy to see footage of him performing. And Larry "The Mole" Taylor is laying it down super greasy! Nobody brings the boogie like Canned Heat. I am so happy that film footage of these performances exist! Thank you ever so kindly for sharing.
His voice was one of those one of a kind voices that come along very seldom. Not technically brilliant but a voice that has buckets of emotion. Shame he died so young it would have been good to hear him develop and diversify
There are a lot of great harmonica players out there. Alan Wilson is one of the greatest.
Not many people could phrase on the harp like "Blind Owl". Many people attempted to phrase like him years later, but in the late 60's he was totally unique and in a classification all on his own. It was as if an angel sent him our way to play Blues harp for us all. He was a great writer as well. He seemed very depressed and it came out in his playing. I believe in what Danny Kirwan said once in an interview...that a white man could damage himself if he played Blues. I don't believe "Blind Owl" had many close friends, but I recall reading something a long time ago that he was close with Janis Joplin. She was a kind of misfit in society and perhaps the 2 of them hit it off socially like brother and sister. Thanks for posting this because it is a true representation of JUST HOW good "Blind Owl" was on the harp! Love it!
Amanda, I have said on many occasions that Al Wilson would have gone on to one of the best harp players of all time.He just had it and its a crying shame that he ended before he had barely begun.I have played all my life for 40 years and I know a genius when I hear one.And guitarist too.What a waste.Sad though, in so many ways.Jim.Liverpool.
Danny and Owl were blues savants...Danny lived it..and paid the price.
Really love Alan Wilson, he was a true Blues icon!.......
Alan and Larry at their prime. This video is like pure magic being performed in front of your eyes. So much talent, so much musical knowledge.
GREAT .... I was there .. I was 18 years as a grew up in Switzerland .. The same week we also saw Deep Purple and 'I got stoned and missed it' .. Thanks for the memory ..
Happy 70th Birthday Alan Wilson July 4th is the day. Wish you were here with me to hear the music. Your legacy is forever.
Your right but im 17 and well i stumbled across this not so long ago and it great i like canned heat it would be great if there was still music like this cuase i dont think modern music will every be like this agian thats why i listen to old stuff :)
The Mole rocks! Big fat Acoustic amp in the back and he is pumping it out! (Funny to think he did some tracks for the Monkees!) Fito swings it.
alan wilson ,great guitar player and singer !
The Mole digs deep! And Blind Owl blowing harp! Gotta love it!
Wow! Love it! My late brother loved Canned Heat and I followed his lead. Hope they are all in a better place.
Sweet Jesus, ISB, where the hell do you keep turning these little gems up from? Blistering stuff from all those concerned, and a great little solo from the Mole. What can I say, "He likes to pull hard!"
And, as you say, any footage of them during those halcyon days is better than none. We should all just be thankful for what few scraps we get.
Thanks man, thanks. This is very, very cool...
I miss you, Blind Owl. RIP! You left us far too soon.
Another great song from the Heat,go Larry go!!!
Great song and harp play by Alan Wilson & great bass play be Larry Taylor!
The very recording can be found on the Canned Heat CD 'The Boogie House Tapes Vol. 1".
Thanks for sharing!
alan wilson... a blues GENIUS....... ALL THE GOOD ONES DIE YOUNG DONT THEY GOOD GOD ONE OF THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD BLUES>>
Simply beautiful, man...
Can Alan Wilson rule anymore than that solo? My god is he an underratted musician overall.
@torontobigharpfan - what a cool post - He was raised in Massachusetts. I loved Blind Owl so much and was devastated when he died. He was one of my heroes...
Fantastic, Blind Owl material is always appreciated...And the Mole was also fascinating. Just look at him tearing his bass apart at Monterey pop festival(rollin'a and tumblin')
love that harp...no wait...i love the whole set
Great! Al's voice and harp on the Canned Heat rythm stew at its best. Gracias!
amazing how strong is bear's stage presence even though he's not actually playing a part in the song
I'm nearly certain that this recording is on one of the compilation albums I have/had. Bass solo is the same I'm sure. Totally awesome to see the video to it =D
Love Canned Heat and thank you so much for posting this video.
Great song!!!,that bass solo is awesome!!!
Alan, you are the best, will always be.
Very rich and full harmonica tone.Wilson was the greatest all around white bluesman in history.
Pure talent
Gods of blues have mercy, Holy soul of alan forgive me if these are not the words you speak - im just trying to understand the master.
u gotta breath easy if you wana relax
u gotta breath easy if you wana relax
dont worry bout tomorro and forget about today
like a swan in the lake i drift on thru the world
like a swan in the lake i drift on thru the world
well my lines in the water and my corks on top
@susanmazey --your age and experience is close to mine. i started getting into canned heat (again) a little over a year or so ago thanks to youtube and other stuff on the internet. my favorite on youtube is "Woodstock Boogie". look what we were missing! thanks for posting this ISB, a real public service!
THANK YOU
You the man ISB!!! Keep it coming :D
OMG! Thank you sooo much for posting this gem of music!
@kalberthy You're more than welcome, my friend - looks like it was a great gig that night. And you were there! I wonder if we'll ever get to see more footage from this concert. Fingers crossed!
Is Alan`s real mother still alive?He referred to her in "On The Road Again"...."My Dear Mother Left Me When I Was quite Young"...Alan`s blood mother was reputed to have musical talent.
HELLL YES LAY IT DOOOOWWWWNNNN LARRY!!! LONG LIVE THE MOLE
Fantastic stuff!
introducing, the kings of boogie.
r.i.p. alan ''blind owl'' Wilson.
Friggin' Awesome! Thanks for posting this. Were we really that young??
@kralle7611 Are you crazy?! His voice was unique! Stop listening to what other's might tell you..., think for yourself! He was a great singer!
Thats great!
I would have paid money for this, thank you
amen!
Nice.
Where on earth did you get this rare footage? It's incredible!
"Breathe Easy"'s where it's at.
@neverfrisco Thanks for the cool info.
Dear neverfrisco, Is there any other information you feel you can share? Those of us who are forever Blind Owl fans are so hungry for more news. What happened to the Goldtop? Where is it? How did it end up in Holland? Did he leave it there after their June 70 concert? If so, how did that happen? What can you tell us?
Many thanks.
at the beginning of that solo he looks like the joker.
@MrsTopangaMusic Sorry to hear that.
Id like to let you know how to have a good time
well id like to let you just how to have a good time
when (you only make?) changes, enjoy whats happening now
If you Listen on in i got advice for you
A bird in the hand in worth ten in the bush
nows the time aint no time (better?)
you got to breath easy you got to breath easy
you got to relax enjoy your self while
gotta breath easy gotta breath easy don't let all the trouble get u down
nows the time aint no other time
Cool. You were in Boston then?
How old is she?