Smokestack lightning performed and written by howlin wolf imagine sitting in a small dark club on the southside of chicago. B3g5 or guitar 1 or guitar 2 or guitar 3 or guitar 4 or harmonica in e major. Smoke stack lightning 1956 original version by howlin wolf on. Smokestack lightning bass guitar willie dixon drums earl phillips guitar hubert sumlin, willie johnson 4 piano hosea lee kennard. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning lyrics genius lyrics. Howlin wolf moanin at midnight lyrics genius lyrics. 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. The complete chess masters 19311960 when your father has worked a good piece. E3d6 or guitar 2 or guitar 3 or guitar 4 in g major. Well, somebody knocking on my door well, somebody knocking on my door well, im so worried, dont know where to go well, somebody calling me, calling on my.
With dan auerbach, jim dickinson, barry goldberg, kirk hammett. Misfits howlin wolf smokestack lightnin season 2 episode 2. Apr 26, 2012 howlin wolfs masters from the chess label have just been released on a fourdisc set titled smokestack lightning. In this song tutorial, youll learn how to play howlin wolfs smokestack lightning, on the acoustic guitar. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning guitar tab in g major. The legendary howlin wolf is a documentary about the life and music of blues man chester burnett, the howlin wolf. Jun 22, 2010 howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the years archives duration. 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.
While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Whoa, smokestack lightning shinin, just like gold ah, dont ya hear me cryin. Ah oh, smokestack lightnin shinin just like gold why dont ya hear me cryin. It became one of his most popular and influential songs. Check out smoke stack lightning 1956 original version by howlin wolf on amazon music. Howlin wolf smoke stack lightning 1956, vinyl discogs. Yeah, smokestack lightning, shining like gold, dont you hear me call out you. 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. An imposing stage presence who, when coupled with guitarist hubert sumlin would prove a massive influence on popular music. Smoke stack lightning howlin wolf guitar lesson breakdown. The complete chess masters 19511960, a 97track, fourdisc limitededition box set containing everything the wolf cut in his first decade of recording.
Print and download howlin wolf smokestack lightning guitar tab transcription. Smokestack lightning by howlin wolf this is the only known filmed version of smokestack lightning by howlin wolf. About smokestack lightning smokestack lightening by chester burnett aka howlin wolf was released as a single in 1956. Howlin wolf was born on june 10, 1910 in white station, mississippi, usa as. As for smokestack lightnin, i think its more about another mule been kickin in wolfs stall. It is based on earlier blues songs, and numerous artists later interpreted it.
All of these along with his other classic and essential. Smokestack lightnin tshirt howlin wolf style mojohand. Smokestack lightnin howlin wolf song info allmusic. As for smokestack lightnin, i think its more about another mule been kickin in wolf s stall. This video was recently released on youtube by reelin in the years productions as a promotion for their archive of film footage. Howlin wolf smokestack lightnin lyrics songmeanings. The complete chess masters 19311960 when your father has worked a. Song information for smokestack lightnin howlin wolf on allmusic. Along with muddy waters, robert johnson, john lee hooker and about twenty others these guys shaped the sound of music up to 20 and beyond. With his largerthanlife persona, roaring vocals, and the raw, skittering guitar lines of hubert sumlin behind him, howlin wolf turned out dozens of stellar blues singles for chess records between 1956 and 1973, including back door man, smokestack lightnin, and the magnificent killing floor, among many others.
We used to sit out in the country and see the trains go by, watch the sparks come out of the smokestack. Jul 12, 2010 howlin wolf smokestack lightning subtitulos espanol duration. Howlin wolf discography referencing smokestack lightning the complete chess masters 19511960 2011 4cd book set on hipo selectgeffenuniversal b00153092 layout. Its not often the record biz performs an act of kindness for the greater good of mankind. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning guitar tab in e major. Wolf said the song was inspired by watching trains in the night. Sing smokestack lightning in the style of howlin wolf.
Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. But the release of chester howlin wolf burnetts moanin in the moonlight and howlin wolf the first two albums by the most volcanic blues roarer of all time as a single tidy package is a true public service. Watch this lesson to get started playing smokestack lightning on your guitar. This was shot in england during the famed american folk. A documentary film about life and music of the blues legend howlin wolf. Vinyl 7 howlin wolf smoke stack lightning 1956, vinyl discogs. Smokestack lightning lyrics howlin wolf soundtrack lyrics. 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. Smokestack lightning instrumental blues hubert sumlin. Features best of his chess singles from 56 to 73 including smokestack lightnin, back door man and killing floor. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in. Howlin wolf strongly disliked the album, which is noted on the albums cover.
How to play smokestack lightning by howlin wolf on. The legendary howlin wolf tells the story of chester arthur burnett and features auerbach, along with other prominent musicians including jimmy page, buddy guy and bill wyman. Check out smokestack lightnin by howlin wolf on amazon music. Smokestack lightning also smoke stack lightning or smokestack lightnin is a blues song recorded by howlin wolf in 1956. It has been issued and reissued, packaged and repackaged many times, and this 2001 collectors blues cd is no better and no worse than most, although, to me, the 2003 acrobat edition titled rockin the blues perhaps has a bit of an edge sonically. Includes guitar tab transcription for voice, range. The legendary howlin wolf tells the story of chester arthur burnett and features auerbach, along with other prominent musicians including jimmy. Free shipping in the continental usa everything blues. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the years archives duration.
Feb 10, 2012 mix howlin wolf smokestack lightnin youtube. Smokestack lightnin by howlin wolf on amazon music. While the band stayed on the same chord throughout the song, the tension never relented on this arresting performance from wolf, willie johnson and company. Chester arthur burnett june 10, 1910 january 10, 1976, better known as howlin wolf, was an influential blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player with a booming voice and looming physical presence, burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues. Includes guitar recorded versions with tab for voice, range. I asked for water she gave me gasoline bass guitar willie dixon drums earl phillips guitar hubert sumlin, smokey smothers piano hosea lee kennard. In britain in 1964, pye international records issued smokestack lightning read more.
Print and download howlin wolf smokestack lightning guitar recorded versions with tab. Moanin captures wolfs 19511961 recordings from chicago and memphis. It mixed blues with psychedelic rock arrangements of several of howlin wolfs classic songs. Smokestack lightning howlin wolf dark mysteries nightly song. Ah, stop your train, yeah, let me go for a ride with you, let me go for a ride, oh stop your train now, oh, stop your train now, fare you well, goodbye, pretty baby, tell me where did you go. Essay by james segrest and mark hoffman guest post.
Get all your info about the gila river band smokestack lightning here on our official band page. This is the only known filmed version of smokestack lightning by howlin wolf. Smokestack lightninghowlin wolf library of congress. Feb 21, 20 this is the only known filmed version of smokestack lightning by howlin wolf. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, burnett is commonly ranked among the leading performers in electric blues. Howlin wolf smokestack lightning live 1964 reelin in the years archives. It was shot in england in 1964 during the american folk blues festival and features the legendary hubert sumlin on guitar. Black keys frontman sued over howlin wolf documentary. Originally released in 1972 as chester burnett aka howlin wolf 2ch60016 other versions 5 of 16 view all. This was shot in england during the famed american folk blues festival tours and features the legendary hubert.
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