Young Man Blues
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Young Man Blues is a song by jazz artist Mose Allison
. Allison'stwo-CD compilation set of 2002, Allison Wonderland reveals that the tune's full title is: Back Country Suite: Blues (a.k.a. 'Young Man's Blues'). The tune was famously covered by The Who
during live sets - first appearing on their album Live At Leeds
. Another live performance features in the movie and soundtrack for The Kids Are Alright
, from a performance at the London Colosseum. The song was included in Rock Band 2
as downloadable content. The tune is also found on Chris Spedding
's 2009 reissued album One Step Ahead Of The Blues, where in the liner notes Spedding states he was trying make a version, which was how he imagined Allison originally recorded it; having never heard it. Spedding's blues rock version is quite different from either the Allison's jazz-blues or The Who
's rock versions. It has also been covered live by Joe Bonamassa
, the Foo Fighters
and The Bright Light Social Hour
.
Mose Allison
Mose John Allison, Jr. is an American jazz blues pianist and singer.-Biography:...
. Allison'stwo-CD compilation set of 2002, Allison Wonderland reveals that the tune's full title is: Back Country Suite: Blues (a.k.a. 'Young Man's Blues'). The tune was famously covered by The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
during live sets - first appearing on their album Live At Leeds
Live at Leeds
Live at Leeds is The Who's first live album, and is the only live album that was released while the group were still recording and performing regularly. Initially released in the United States on 16 May 1970, by Decca and MCA and the United Kingdom on 23 May 1970, by Track and Polydor, the album...
. Another live performance features in the movie and soundtrack for The Kids Are Alright
The Kids Are Alright
The Kids Are Alright can refer to:*"The Kids Are Alright" , a 1965 song by The Who*The Kids Are Alright , 1979 documentary film about the English rock band The Who...
, from a performance at the London Colosseum. The song was included in Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2 is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems. It is the sequel to Rock Band and is the second title in the series. The game allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular songs by playing with controllers modeled after musical instruments...
as downloadable content. The tune is also found on Chris Spedding
Chris Spedding
Chris Spedding is an English rock and roll and jazz guitarist, best known for his session work. Allmusic states - "Spedding is one of the UK's most versatile session guitarists, and has had a long career on two continents that saw him tackle nearly every style of rock and roll, as well as...
's 2009 reissued album One Step Ahead Of The Blues, where in the liner notes Spedding states he was trying make a version, which was how he imagined Allison originally recorded it; having never heard it. Spedding's blues rock version is quite different from either the Allison's jazz-blues or The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
's rock versions. It has also been covered live by Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa is an American blues rock guitarist and singer.-Early life:Bonamassa was born and raised in New Hartford, United States. His parents owned and ran a guitar shop. He is a fourth-generation musician...
, the Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
and The Bright Light Social Hour
The Bright Light Social Hour
The Bright Light Social Hour is a rock band from Austin, Texas. The band features Curtis Roush on guitar and vocals, Jack O'Brien on bass guitar and vocals, Joseph Mirasole on drums, and A.J...
.