{"product_id":"pre-order-american-folk-blues-festival-live-in-paris-1962-bremen-1963-the-lost-recordings-lp","title":"American Folk Blues Festival - Live In Paris 1962\/Bremen 1963 - The Lost Recordings LP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade active in\" id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Discs: 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lost Recordings celebrates legendary blues artists through restored performances from the 1962 Olympia in Paris and the 1963 Stadttheater in Bremen!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing John Lee Hooker, Memphis Slim, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, T-Bone Walker, Helen Humes and others!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowcasing the depth and evolution of the blues!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 remastering by The Lost Recordings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33 1\/3 lacquer cuts by Kevin Gray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressed by Simon Garcia, in France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip-on gatefold jacket printed in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The restorations of The Lost Recordings are worthy of those devoted to master paintings.\" —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Journal du Dimanche\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It was during our first trip to Bremen that we discovered, in the radio archives, a recording of Sonny Boy Williamson — one of the fathers of the Blues — alone on stage, in 1963. His raspy voice, his harmonica playing and the quality of the recording, worthy of a high-fidelity demonstration, literally transported us. A few months later, while in Stockholm, we found the original tapes of this incredible concert recorded at the Olympia in 1962 gathering all the greatest legends of the Blues...\" — Frédéric D'ORIA-NICOLAS, Musical treasure seeker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blues, born in the cotton fields of the American South, emerged from makeshift instruments and simple harmonies rooted in African heritage. It captured the struggles, hopes, and fleeting joys of laborers enduring harsh conditions, with its hallmark \"blue note\" adding a unique dissonance to this evocative musical style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs industrialization progressed, the blues migrated to urban centers such as Chicago and New Orleans, evolving with modern instruments and expanding themes to reflect urban struggles, sensual nights, and existential despair. This period birthed many of the musicians who later formed the American Folk and Blues Festival (AFBF), an initiative started in 1950s Germany to introduce Europe to the genre and counter its reductive reputation as a precursor to jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lost Recordings celebrates these legendary artists through restored performances from the 1962 Olympia in Paris and the 1963 Stadttheater in Bremen. Featured artists include John Lee Hooker, Memphis Slim, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, T-Bone Walker, Helen Humes, and others, showcasing the depth and evolution of the blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom intimate duos such as Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry's harmonica-guitar interplay to T-Bone Walker's electrifying group performances, each act demonstrates the genre's versatility and influence. John Lee Hooker's solo mastery mesmerized audiences, while T-Bone Walker pioneered the electric guitar's place in blues, inspiring legends like B.B. King.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album also highlights Sonny Boy Williamson, whose charismatic harmonica and profound sensitivity defined his performances. These concerts take listeners on a journey through the authentic sound of the blues, traversing America's history and foreshadowing its transformative impact on global music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusicians:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrownie McGhee, vocals \u0026amp; guitar\u003cbr\u003eSonny Terry, vocals \u0026amp; harmonica\u003cbr\u003eSonny Boy Williamson II, vocals \u0026amp; harmonica\u003cbr\u003eHelen Humes, vocals\u003cbr\u003eWillie Dixon, vocals \u0026amp; bass\u003cbr\u003eJohn Lee Hooker, vocals\u003cbr\u003eT-Bone Walker, guitar\u003cbr\u003eMemphis Slim, vocals \u0026amp; piano\u003cbr\u003eDavor Kajfes, piano\u003cbr\u003eJump Jackson, drums\u003cbr\u003eShakey Jake, vocals \u0026amp; harmonica\u003cbr\u003eMatt \" Guitar\" Murphy, guitar\u003cbr\u003eBill Stepney, drums\u003cbr\u003eSunnyland Slim, piano\u003cbr\u003eHubert Sumlin, guitar\u003cbr\u003eClifton James, drums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade active in\" id=\"tracks\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"200\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e\u003cb\u003eLP 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e1. I'm a Stranger Here\/Stranger Blues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e2. Nervous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e3. I Just Want to Make Love to You\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e4. Born With the Blues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e5. I Got My Eyes on You\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e6. John Henry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e7. I Need Money\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e8. Everyday, I Have the Blues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e9. Night Time Is the Right Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e10. My Own Fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLP 2\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e1. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e2. Moanin'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e3. Money Honey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e4. Kansas City\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e5. Bye Bye Baby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e6. Medley : The Blues Ain't Nothin' But a Woman \u0026amp; Bye Bye Baby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e7. Eyesight to the Blind*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e8. Your Funeral \u0026amp; My Trial*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e9. Bye Bye Bird*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e10. Fattening Frogs for Snakes*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e11. Bye Bye Blues*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd nowrap\u003e12. 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