How robbie robertson put the blues howl in the wolf of wall. Howlin wolf played, sang and screamed them into the history books and the record collections of countless future bluesmen and rockers. But, as segrest and hoffman rightfully point out, saying smokestack lightnin was a song about a train is like saying citizen kane was a movie about a sled. Song smokestack lightning from wolf of wall street artist howlin wolf. Smokestack lightning this song is by howlin wolf and appears on the album moanin in the moonlight 1958 on the album the real folk blues 1966 on the album the chess box 1991 on the compilation chess blues 1992 on the compilation the chess story 19471975 1999 on the compilation the. Smokestack lightning written by howlin wolf as chester burnett performed by howlin wolf published by arc music corpjewel music australia by kind permission of the music sales group under exclusive license from geffen records. The howlin wolf album is a 1969 album by howlin wolf, with members of rotary connection as his backing band. This was shot in england during the famed american folk blues festival tours and features the legendary hubert. The movie s a look at the early days of recorded blues at chess records, and walker gives an amazing performance as legendary blues singer howlin wolf. Ah oh, smokestack lightnin shinin just like gold why dont ya hear me cryin.
Smoke stack lightning you cant be beat, a single by howlin wolf. In britain in 1964, pye international records issued smokestack lightning read more. Howlin for you singer dan auerbach backed out of the film about. Absolutely essential howlin wolf 60 track survey of the wolf, one of the most powerful and distinctive voices of the blues and a man who was to influence a whole load of rock musicians from the 60s onwards. Howlin wolf sang several versions of this song, which is why some of the verses in this clip differ from the lyrics below.
Smokestack lightning by howlin wolf on amazon music. Wolf said the song was inspired by watching trains in the night. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. A documentary film about life and music of the blues legend howlin wolf. Smokestack lightning the complete chess masters 19511960. The inspiration, said wolf, was watching trains cut through the night. The first song in our series is howlin wolfs smokestack lightning, a cornerstone of chicago blues. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in. The complete chess masters 19511960, a 97track, fourdisc limitededition box set containing everything the wolf cut in his first decade of recording.
Black keys frontman sued over howlin wolf documentary. Stream smokestack lightning the complete chess masters 19511960 by howlin wolf and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Nov 04, 2003 this is the best blues documentary ever not like those crappy tv series and its a must for any music or rock fan, an invaluable piece of history just take a look at those shots from sam lays camera back in the old glory days of chicago blues, any blues fan will love this film, and it is fun ennough to watch for any person. Sing smokestack lightning in the style of howlin wolf. Howlin wolf doing, smoke stack lightning, recorded and released in 1956. Jan 12, 2010 howlin wolf doing, smoke stack lightning, recorded and released in 1956 on chess records. Gaze upon howlin wolf in all his raging glory, six foot six and three hundred pounds, eyes wide as hubcaps and shining bright as headlights, mouth like a junkyard dog, smiling like a man about. We used to sit out in the country and see the trains go by, watch the sparks come out. When howlin wolf arrived in chicago in 1952, muddy gave him a warm welcome and even let him stay in his house. For starters, the sound quality is phenomenal about 300% better than the other 2 noname howlin wolf cds ive bought since. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues. Feb 21, 20 this is the only known filmed version of smokestack lightning by howlin wolf. Check out smokestack lightning from wolf of wall street by howlin wolf on amazon music. Smokestack lightning performed and written by howlin wolf imagine sitting in a small dark club on the southside of chicago.
With dan auerbach, jim dickinson, barry goldberg, kirk hammett. Chester arthur burnett june 10, 1910 in white station, mississippi, united states january 10, 1976 in hines, illinois, united states, known as howlin wolf, was an influential american blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. A fantastic cd that combines two of the earliest howlin wolf releases in one bargainpriced cd. Black keys dan auerbach sued over howlin wolf documentary. We used to sit out in the country and see the trains go by, watch the sparks come out of the smokestack. He died on january 10, 1976 in hines, illinois, usa. I do not own this video or material from the movie cadillac records just a fan of the movie. The legendary howlin wolf is a documentary about the life and music of blues man chester burnett, the howlin wolf.
The legendary howlin wolf 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In the meantime, enjoy this clip of howlin wolf singing smoke stack lightning live in england in 1964. The album cover is such low quality you can literally see the pixels. Bestel nu smokestack lightning the complete, cd van howlin wolf en laat het thuis bezorgen, of reserveer en haal zelf op in onze plato concerto winkels. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Smokestack lightening by chester burnett aka howlin wolf was released as a single in 1956. Hubert sumlin, howlin wolf smokestack lightnin, by. A howlin wolf recording of smokestack lightning was selected for a grammy hall of fame award, an award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and have qualitative or historical significance. If you need footage for your film, documentary, tv show, commercial. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning the complete chess. With howlin wolf, hubert sumlin, barbra marks, bettye kelly. Smoke stack lightning smokestack lightnin howlin wolf.
The first thing i noticed upon receiving my vinyl copy of howlin wolf s the rockin chair dol929hg, was that the album cover has an embarrassingly bad cover. Ps eamonn walker, the cadillac records actor who portrays howlin wolf almost certainly based his performance of smokestack lightning on this afb clip see the clip from the movie on youtube. Smokestack lightning is the perfect distillation of what made howlin wolf such a. There are about 23 songs i dont particularly care for hidden charms, 300 lbs but they are overshadowed by killing floor, louise, my country sugar mama, smokestack lightning.
It became one of his most popular and influential songs. Howlin wolf was born on june 10, 1910 in white station, mississippi, usa as. Smokestack lightning also smoke stack lightning or smokestack lightnin is a blues song recorded by howlin wolf in 1956. Howlin wolf was born on june 10, 1910 in white station, mississippi, usa as chester arthur burnett. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the years archives duration. Also, here are the original lyrics to smoke stack lightning. Check out smokestack lightning by howlin wolf on amazon music.
Read about smokestack lightning by howlin wolf and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Dec 04, 2008 the movie s a look at the early days of recorded blues at chess records, and walker gives an amazing performance as legendary blues singer howlin wolf. October 4, 2015 new teaser for upcoming documentary film about howlin wolf. Complete list of howlin wolf music featured in tv shows and movies. This is the only known filmed version of smokestack lightning by howlin wolf. Originally from mississippi, he moved to chicago in adulthood and became successful, forming a rivalry with fellow bluesman muddy waters. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Smoke stack lightning you cant be beat by howlin wolf single. With its traditional blues lines and train references. After issuing complete sets dedicated to muddy waters, chuck berry, little walter, and bo diddley, hipo select finally got around to the titanic howlin wolf in the fall of 2011, releasing smokestack lightning. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the years.
An imposing stage presence who, when coupled with guitarist hubert sumlin would prove a massive influence on popular music. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the years archives by reelinintheyears66. Smokestack lightninghowlin wolf library of congress. Howlin wolf smoke stack lightning 1956, vinyl discogs. A rough trailer to the upcoming film on the influence of blues man howlin wolf of rock and roll, hard rock and metal music.
Wow,he recorded smokestack lightning on the day i was born 1151956. What does the term smokestack lightning actually refer to. Features best of his chess singles from 56 to 73 including smokestack lightnin, back door man and killing floor. It appears they took a low resolution version and resized it to fit the size they needed. Howlin wolf volume 1 smokestack lightnin cd discogs. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning the complete chess masters 1951 1960 disc 1.
Howlin wolf doing, smoke stack lightning, recorded and released in 1956 on chess records. It is based on earlier blues songs, and numerous artists later interpreted it. Smokestack lightning is a blues song recorded by howlin wolf in 1956. Built on a driving, hypnotic, onechord vamp that subtly accelerates like a steam locomotive, howlin wolf sings an intense field holler vocal, interspersed with falsetto howls and blasts of raw country blues harmonica. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. It mixed blues with psychedelic rock arrangements of several of howlin wolfs classic songs. Upgrade soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Howlin wolf howlin wolf moanin in the moonlight amazon. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Jan 21, 2017 i do not own this video or material from the movie cadillac records just a fan of the movie. Howlin wolf strongly disliked the album, which is noted on the albums cover. Smokestack lightning howlin wolf dark mysteries nightly song. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning lyrics genius lyrics.
Smokestack lightning is a groundbreaking documentary film about the life and music of the late blues singer chester burnett, the howlin wolf. The film traces howlin wolfs journey from an abused runaway child plowing the fields on mississippi plantations to the legendary chicago electric bluesman who became the father of hard rock. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the years archives. Chester arthur burnett june 10, 1910 january 10, 1976, known as howlin wolf, was a chicago blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. Smokestack lightning is the perfect distillation of what made howlin wolf such a powerfully unique artist. Sheet music is available for piano, voice, guitar and 4 others with 3 scorings and 2 notations in 9 genres. Howlin wolf smokestack lightningthe complete chess masters 19511960 disc 1. Here is hubert sumlin with eric clapton and robert cray in 2004. The film traces howlin wolf s journey from an abused runaway child plowing the fields on mississippi plantations to the legendary chicago electric bluesman who became the father of hard rock. Howlin wolf howlin wolf 1976, gatefold, vinyl discogs.
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