Livin´Blues-Live ´75 (1975)

Livin' Blues was a famous Dutch blues-rock band whose career, spanning from the late 1960s well into the 21st century, was characterized by its numerous lineup changes. They released a dozen albums that were consistently well-received by blues-rock purists worldwide. Founded around guitarist Ted Oberg and bassist Ruud Franssen, they attracted the attention of Phonogram Records, who secured them a spot as the opening act for bands like Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac in late 1969, a move that brought them significant international recognition. That same year they released their acclaimed debut album, "Hell's Session", and a year later their best-known record, "Wang Dang Doodle", followed by the commendable "Bamboozie" (1972), "Rocking at the Tweed Mill", and "Ram Jam Josey", both from 1973. By this point, the band had experienced a constant turnover of musicians, with Ted Oberg being the only permanent member throughout this period. In 1975, the band released the sensational "Livin' Blues Live '75", a formidable showcase of the combo's live prowess. On this live album, Livin' Blues consisted of vocalist John Frederiksz, guitarist Ted Oberg, bassist Henk Smithskamp, ​​and drummer Cor Van Der Beek. Comprising original songs and covers, this live album is a true delight for fans of powerful mid-70s blues rock, featuring tracks like the frenetic "Black Spider Woman", the hypnotic blues "I'm a Rambler", the rock 'n' roll "Crazy Joe", the heavy hard rock blues "I Wonder", and the expansive southern boogie blues "L.B. Boogie". In the following years, the band continued its pattern of frequent lineup changes, releasing albums such as the interesting "Blue Breeze" (1976), and the commendable "Now" (1987) and "A Blues Legend" (1992).