The Biggest Thing Since Colossus

The Biggest Thing Since Colossus

Infobox Album
Name = The Biggest Thing Since Colossus
Type = Studio album
Longtype =
Artist = Otis Spann


Released = 1969
Recorded = January 9, 1969
Genre = Blues
Length =
Label = Blue Horizon
Producer = Mike Vernon
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:c9b8b5z4bsqk~T0 link]
Last album =
This album = "The Biggest Thing Since Colossus"
(1969)
Next album =

"The Biggest Thing Since Colossus" is an album by American blues musician Otis Spann, released in 1969 (see 1969 in music). The album is also notable for the fact that Spann's backing band on this occasion were members of Fleetwood Mac, who were touring in America at the time. Spann had been involved in the recording of the Blues Jam at Chess album, and a rapport had been struck between Spann and the British band, which led to their participation on Spann's new album.

It was agreed beforehand that Spann's friend and longtime associate S.P. Leary would play drums on the album, and Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood did not take part in the recording. Guitarists Peter Green and Danny Kirwan, and bassist John McVie all contributed to each track, and it is often claimed that Green produced some of his best playing on this album.

"Walkin'" was released as a single in some countries, with "Temperature Is Rising (98.8°F)" (a different version to that found on the album) on the B-side. Another track was recorded at the sessions, "Blues For Hippies", which was not included on the album.

Track listing

#"My Love Depends On You" - (Spann)
#"Walkin'" - (Spann)
#"It Was A Big Thing" - (Spann)
#"Temperature Is Rising (100.2°F) - (Spann)
#"Dig You" - (Spann)
#"No More Doggin'" - (Gordon)
#"Ain't Nobody's Business" - (Jimmy Witherspoon)
#"She Needs Some Loving" - (Spann)
#"I Need Some Air" - (Spann)
#"Someday Baby" - (Spann)

Credits

*Otis Spann - piano, vocals
*Peter Green - guitar
*Danny Kirwan - guitar
*John McVie - bass
*S.P. Leary - drums

Production

*Producer: Mike Vernon
*Engineer: Warren Slaten
*Sleeve Design / Photography: Terence Ibbott

*Recorded at Tempo Sound Studios in New York City, U.S.


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