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List Price: $45.98 | | Label: Pure Pleasure
Salesrank: 1436858
Released: October 14, 2008 |
| Our Price: $35.90 |
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| Media: Vinyl |
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The Biggest Thing Since Colossus Track Listing:
1. My Love Depends on You
2. Walkin'
3. It Was a Big Thing
4. Temperature Is Rising (100. 2 F)
5. Dig You
6. No More Doggin'
7. Ain't Nobody's Business
8. She Needs Some Loving
9. I Need Some Air
10. Someday Baby
Editorial Review:
1969 album for Columbia featuing Spann backed with S.P. Leary on drums and three early Fleetwood Mac members: guitarists Peter Green & Danny Kirwan and bassist John McVie. 10 tracks, including 'My Love Depends On You', 'Walkin'' and 'Someday Baby'.
The Biggest Thing Since Colossus Reviews:
Excellent Matchup 
2009-12-07 - This excellent album features the great Chicago blues pianist Otis Spann and the British blues/rock band Fleetwood Mac.
This is a pre-commercial version of the Fleetwood Mac band, one that is highly skilled at playing the blues. The rhythm section is tight, and the bass often plays very interesting chromatic lines in the style of advanced players such as Larry Taylor.
Otis Spann is totally at ease and plays, as always, with great authority, focus, and humor. He seems to be enjoying himself as he deftly manipulates his way through this fine set of slow-to mid-tempo blues numbers.
Peter Green's guitar playing is a joy to hear. The phrasing is spare, thoughtful, clean and articulate throughout. He knows how to not get in the way, always respecting Otis when it is time for a piano solo.
Most matchups like this one fall short. This successful pairing is highly recommended to all blues fans and players.
Green shows how it's done
2009-02-03 - Peter Green, along with Danny Kirwin, John McVie get together with the ivory key master, Mr. Spann
The thing about Green, is what he doesn't play. He is not trying to be bombastic or over the top to prove something, but he always plays to the song at hand. It is his deft touch and sensitivity that make him one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) blues guitar to come out of England-hands down. While the tunes are so-so, it is worth it to hear Green carry on. Enjoy
A Masterpiece
2007-06-09 - For everyone who loves gifted musicians and good tracks....The association of Otis Spann and Peter Green will remain a GREAT MUSICAL moment....forever.
Listen to again and again...without moderation !
Spann and Green - Match made in Blues Heaven
2006-10-16 - I love Otis Spann. Both his solo work and as a member of Muddy Water's band. This album sees Spann hooking up with the original Fleetwood Mac line up san their drummer (what was his name?). Otis' piano nicely compliments Peter Green's guitar, which is a little more restrained then usual on this album. This album features some great rockin' tunes and as well as some excellent slow blues like 'Ain't Nobody's Business'.
Don't be put off by the strange album cover. This is a great, great blue album. Also check out Fleetwood Mac's Engliash Rose for more great Peter Green material.
Not The Best Otis Spann CD 
2003-11-12 - I have about all of Otis Spann's CD's that are available. I did not care for this CD that much. The sound of his great piano playing was washed out and upstaged by the noisy guitars. Also, he departed from his traditional Chicago Blues CD and went with a more fast paced rock and roll type sound. I would recommend Otis Spann's Best Of Vanguard Years instead.
