The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions - Wolf, Howlin' (CD 1989)

As a child of the sixties, I didn't worry about where the music came from; I only knew that I was drawn to some music far more than other styles. The London Sessions are a revelation, showing what influenced my favorite musicians of the era and of all time.

After seeing Clapton, Hubert Sumlin, and Steve Winwood play together at Crossroads 2008, this CD is exciting as much for it's pure musical value as for the history involved.

Howlin' Wolf's voice draws you in, as something familiar and inviting. You start hearing different portions of the music, and the songs seem to change each time you play them. The music is very clear, especially given the age and technology used.

I'm so glad I stumbled on to this recording- it's a treasure.

I bought this CD 'cause I AM AM CRAZY ABOUT THE WOLF ! What i like about it is that Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, and others collaborated with him on new arrangements of some of his most famous songs. The music is great. The Wolf's voice is still great too, though he recorded this album in his declining years. What I didn't like about this CD is that it didn't have "Smokestack Lightin'"--one of his very best tunes. If you like the blues, you'll love the Wolf. So get it. Also, there is a DVD bio of Howlin Wolf that is totally superb..In addition to recordings, there are interviews with those who knew and loved him, and outtakes with the Wolf that reveal his magnetic personality and marvelous sense of humor.