Canned Heat
Instrumentals 1967-1996
The Story
Venerable blues rock institution Canned Heat opens the vault and unleashes a collection of all instrumental tunes recorded from 1967 to 1996 - yielding a workable title, "Instrumentals 1967-1996". Starting with the band's original 1967 line-up, including Alan Wilson and Bob "The Bear" Hite, and progressing through line-ups featuring Junior Watson, Robert Lucas and James Thornbury, this incredible release presents a unique side of these master musicians. Special guests John Mayall and John "Juke" Logan appear on the over 70 minute program. "It is great that this band has done instrumentals over the years, and not only jams, I mean GOOD projects that were planned and rehearsed extensively. When you listen to this disc, you can't help but respect the band's legacy," states drummer Fito de la Parra.
The Music
| 19:43 | Parthenogenesis | Vocal |
| 05:04 | Marie Laveau | Instrumental |
| 03:35 | Mi Huautla | Instrumental |
| 05:39 | Down In The Gutter But Free | Vocal |
| 02:40 | Skat | Vocal |
| 03:15 | Terraplane Blues | Instrumental |
| 03:02 | Hill Stomp | Instrumental |
| 03:57 | Don't Care What You Tell Me | Instrumental |
| 02:23 | Caterpillar Crawl | Instrumental |
| 05:11 | Hucklebuck | Instrumental |
| 03:52 | JJ Jump | Instrumental |
| 03:41 | Gorgo Boogie | Instrumental |
| 04:12 | Junior's Shuffle | Instrumental |
| 03:52 | Mambo Tango | Instrumental |
| 04:45 | Blues After Hours | Instrumental |
The Artists
| Alan Wilson | Harp, Guitar |
| Henry Vestine | Guitar |
| Joel Scott Hill | Guitar |
| Junior Watson | Guitar |
| James Thornbury | Guitar, Harp |
| Robert Lucas | Guitar |
| Fito De La Parra | Drums, Percussion, Compilation Production |
| Larry Taylor | Bass, Upright Bass |
| Bob Hite | Babble |
| Juke Logan | Organ |
| Greg Kage | Bass, Art Design |
| Marc Goldberg | Bass |
| Ron Shumake | Bass |
| Ira Ingber | Digital Remastering |