Various Artists-WHATS SHAKIN -CD - 01.06.1966/08.05.2005
- Collectors’ Choice Music/Elektra Entertainment Group/Rhino Entertainment Company-617742062229-700 grn
WHAT’S SHAKIN’ is a compilation album released by Elektra Records in June 1966. It features the earliest studio recordings by the Lovin Spoonful and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, as well as the only released recordings by the ad hoc studio group Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse, until they were reissued years later.
An odd, erratic, but interesting anthology of rare performances recorded by Elektra in the mid-60s, when the label was just getting its feet wet with rock. Leading the way are the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, whose five tracks are very much in the style of their first LP; Butterfield original "Lovin of CUP" is about as good as anything he ever did. Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse are a most interesting aggregation, also featuring Stevie Winwood, Paul Jones, Jack Bruce, and Spencer Davis Group drummer Pete York; their three tracks include early versions of "Steppin Out" and "Crossroads", which Clapton would record with the Bluesbreakers and Cream, respectively. The Lovin Spoonfuls four tracks date from before reaching stardom with the Kama Sutra label; here they concentrate on blues and early rock & roll-style songs, which frankly do not measure up to their folk-rock. Rare tracks by Tom Rush and Al Kooper (who reworked his contribution "Cant Keep from Crying Sometimes" with the Blues Project) round out the set.
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Black Tray Includes 8-Page Booklet.
Printed In U.S.A.
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