Blood Sweat and Tears-Blood Sweat and Tears (1969)

"Blood, Sweat & Tears" was the second album by the band of the same name, considered a masterpiece of jazz-rock, and was released in 1968. Its style was closer to jazz-rock than other predominant styles of the time, but it contained just the right amount of commercial appeal that propelled it to the top of the American charts for weeks and even earned it the title of best album of the year. Led by Al Kooper, the band had recruited the powerful David Clayton-Thomas, and other members included Steve Katz and Jim Felder. They recorded this historic gem, creating a work that includes legendary tracks such as "You've Made Me So Very Happy", a Motown classic, "Spinning Wheel", and "When I Die", all fused with powerful rock, blues influences, and great jazz arrangements.