Electric Blues Ground Zero: Howlin’ Wolf’s Iconic Moanin’ in the Moonlight

Epysode 26: "Moanin' In The Moonlight" by Howlin' Wolf.

Here we take an in-depth look at Howlin' Wolf's seminal album "Moanin' in the Moonlight", a record that defined the sound of Chicago blues and cemented Wolf’s place as one of the genre's greatest voices. From the hauntingly powerful vocals to the iconic guitar riffs, we explore the album’s lasting influence and its unique blend of raw emotion and gritty storytelling. Join us as we delve into the legacy of one of blues' most electrifying artists, examining the tracks that captured the spirit of the era and continue to inspire musicians today.

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- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

I used excerpts of the following interviews in this Epysode. Here are links to listen to them in their entirety:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1OUHHDnsw⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G0noWNEsXk⁠

Visit the Howlin' Wolf website here: ⁠http://www.howlinwolf.com/

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47Kpd670fCtgUFzZalYH3G?si=08d97f5ba00e4b3c

KILLING FLOOR “Woman You Need Love”

BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON “Black Snake Moan”

CHARLEY PATTON “A Spoonful Blues”

JIMMIE RODGERS “Blue Yodel #1”

SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON II “Don’t Start Me To Talkin’”

ROSCO GORDON “City Women”

HOWLIN' WOLF "Moanin' At Midnight"

HOWLIN' WOLF "How Many More Years"

HOWLIN' WOLF "Smokestack Lightnin'"

HOWLIN' WOLF "Baby, How Long"

HOWLIN' WOLF "No Place To Go"

HOWLIN' WOLF "All Night Boogie"

HOWLIN' WOLF "Evil"

HOWLIN' WOLF "I'm Leavin' You"

HOWLIN' WOLF "Moanin' For My Baby"

HOWLIN' WOLF "I Asked For Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)"

HOWLIN' WOLF "Forty-Four"

HOWLIN' WOLF "Somebody In My Home"

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Shake For Me”

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Little Red Rooster”

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Spoonful”

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Back Door Man” 

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Down In The Bottom”

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Riding In The Moonlight”

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Dust My Broom”

HOWLIN’ WOLF/MUDDY WATERS/BO DIDDLEY “Long Distance Call”

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Evil” (2nd version)

DEREK & THE DOMINOS “Evil”

HOWLIN’ WOLF “Little Red Rooster” (2nd version)

HOWLIN WOLF “Moving"

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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "The Game"

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