What's Shakin'
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| Compilation album by various | ||
| Released | 1966 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 37:55 | |
| Label | Elektra EUK 250 | |
| Producer | Paul Rothchild, Mark Abramson, Jac Holzman, Joe Boyd | |
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What's Shakin is a compilation album released by Elektra Records in 1966. It featured a selection of demonstration tapes by artists Elektra was (or had been) considering for recording contracts.[citation needed] The album was also reissued in the UK under the title Good Time Music in 1967.[1]
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[edit] History
At the time, Elektra was not known as a company that dealt in rock and roll artists. The album became an underground music hit and is noted for performances by Eric Clapton immediately prior to the formation of Cream, and for containing the earliest recordings by the Lovin' Spoonful. All of the performers went on to notable careers with other labels but, in the end, only The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Tom Rush signed with Elektra. The album is currently available on compact disc and includes a comprehensive essay about the origin of the record, written by Richie Unterberger.[2]
[edit] Reception
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
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[edit] Track listing
[edit] Side One
- "Good Time Music" (J. Sebastian) – The Lovin' Spoonful
- "Almost Grown" (C. Berry) – The Lovin' Spoonful
- "Spoonful" (W. Dixon) – The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
- "Off the Wall" (W. Jacobs) – The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
- "Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes" (A. Kooper) – Al Kooper
- "I Want to Know" (S. McLeod) – Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse
- "Crossroads" (R. Johnson) – Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse
[edit] Side Two
- "Lovin' Cup" (P. Butterfield) – The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
- "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" (S. Williamson) – The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
- "Steppin' Out" (M. Slim) – Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse
- "I'm In Love Again" (D. Bartholomew, F. Domino) – Tom Rush
- "Don't Bank on it Baby" – The Lovin' Spoonful
- "Searchin'" – The Lovin' Spoonful
- "One More Mile" (J. Cotton) – The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
[edit] References
- ^ Good Time Music at Discogs
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Liner Notes for What's Shakin'". RichieUnterberger.com. http://www.richieunterberger.com/whatsshaking.html.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. What's Shakin' > Review at Allmusic
