Live from Chicago! - Bigger Than Life !!

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Live from Chicago! - Bigger Than Life
Live album by Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows

Publication
(s)

1990

admission

January 31 to February 2, 1987

Label (s) Alligator Records

Format (s)

CD

Genre (s)

Blues , rhythm and blues

Title (number)

10

occupation
  • Larry Big Twist Nolan - vocals
  • Pete Special - guitar
  • Bob Halaj bass
  • Sidney J. Wingfield - keyboards
  • Terry Ogoloni, Gene Barge - tenor saxophone
  • Don Denuto - trumpet
  • Steve Eisen - baritone saxophone
  • Marvin Jackson - rhythm guitar
  • Steve Cobb or Eric Jensen - drums

production

Gene Barge and Pete Special with Bruce Iglauer

Studio (s)

Biddy Mulligan's live recording, Chicago, Illinois

chronology
Playing For Keeps
1983 		Live from Chicago! - Bigger Than Life Street Party
1990

Live from Chicago! - Bigger Than Life !! is a live album that the American rhythm and blues group Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows released on Alligator Records in 1990.

General

The album was recorded at Biddy Mulligan's Chicago , a legendary venue on Chicago's North Side. In addition to own titles, the CD also contains three songs by Willie Dixon (I Live the Life I Love, Built for Comfort, 300 Pounds of Heavenly Joy).

Track list

  1. The Sweet Sound of Rhythm and Blues ** (Special, Pina & Tullio, Mellow Fellows Music) (3:13)
  2. Funky Tom's Place * (Special & Barge, Mellow Fellows Music / Sabarco Music) (4:02)
  3. Steamroller Blues ** (Taylor, Blackwood Music / Country Road Music) (8:08)
  4. Too Much Barbeque ** (Cameron, Chi-Bone Music) (5:33)
  5. I Live the Life I Love * (Dixon, Hoochie Coochie Music) (5:00)
  6. Turning Point ** (Graham, Content Music / Unichappel Music) (4:30)
  7. I'm Coming Home * (Barge, Special & Nolan, Mellow Fellows Music / Sabarco Music) (5:40)
  8. Built for Comfort * (Dixon, Monona Music Co.) (3:37)
  9. Polk Salad Annie ** (White, Temi Combine Music c / o EMI Music) (3:44)
  10. 300 Pounds of Heavenly Joy ** (Dixon, Hoochie Coochie Music / Arc Music) (3:28)

Arranged by Gene Barge (*) or Pete Special (**)

Criticism

  • "If this band doesn't get you moving by the second or third number, check your pulse. You're probably dead" (If this band doesn't get you dancing after the second or third number at the latest, then check your pulse. Could be that you are dead.) - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
  • "Big Twist's husky, growling baritone leads his crack horn and rhythm section down a smoky soul street" (Big Twist's hoarse, humming baritone leads his brass and rhythm section down a steamy soul street.) - BOSTON HERALD
  • "Live from Chicago! Bigger Than Life! Showcases Big Twist & the Mellow Fellows' strengths in front of a rabidly devoted crowd." (... shows Big Twist & the Mellow Fellows strengths in front of a fanatical audience.) - Bill Dahl, All Music Guide

swell

  1. ↑ CD booklet
  2. ↑ a b Alligator Records product information
  3. ↑ All Music Guide