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Born from the convergence of two Los Angeles blues enthusiasts in 1965, Canned Heat emerged as one of America’s most influential blues-rock bands. The band was founded by Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson and Bob “The Bear” Hite, who named their group after Tommy Johnson’s 1928 blues standard about alcoholics drinking Sterno cooking fuel during Prohibition. Over nearly six decades of existence, Canned Heat has released more than forty albums and weathered numerous lineup changes while maintaining their commitment to electric blues and boogie rock. The band achieved mainstream recognition with hit singles including “On the Road Again” (1968), “Going Up the Country” (1968), and “Let’s Work Together” (1970), with their music reaching audiences worldwide. Their performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, alongside legendary acts like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, solidified their place in rock history. Despite the tragic deaths of founding members Bob Hite in 1981 and Alan Wilson in 1970, plus longtime bassist Larry Taylor in 2019, the band continues performing under the leadership of drummer Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra, who has been with the group since 1967.
  1. Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
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    Canned Heat - Let's Work Together

    Canned Heat's song "Let's Work Together" is a cover of a track originally written and recorded by Wilbert Harrison, who first released it in 1962 under the title "Let’s Stick Together". Harrison reworked the song as "Let’s WORK Together" in 1968, and it achieved chart success. Canned Heat recorded their version in 1969, with Bob Hite providing vocals and Alan Wilson contributing slide guitar. The song was initially prepared for release as a single in December 1969 but was cancelled due to the popularity of Harrison's version. In the UK, where Harrison's single did not generate significant interest, Canned Heat's version was released in January 1970 and became their biggest hit, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart over a fifteen-week run. In the United States, the song was first released on August 3, 1970, as part of their album Future Blues, with the American single following on August 25, 1970, and peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track is categorized under genres such as Rock, Pop, and Country Rock. The lyrics promote unity and collective effort, with lines like "Together we'll stand, divided we'll fall" and "Let's work together". The song was later included in the 1989 compilation album Lyrics: [Verse 1] Together we'll stand, divided we'll fall Come on now, people, let's get on the ball [Chorus] And work together come on, come on Let's work together, now now, people Because together we will stand Every boy, every girl and man [Verse 2] Before when things go wrong as they sometimes will And the road you travel, it stays all uphill [Chorus] Let's work together, come on, come on Let's work together, aw You know together we will stand Every boy, girl, woman and man [Verse 3] Oh well now, two or three minutes, two or three hours What does it matter now in this life of ours? [Chorus] Let's work together, come on, come on Let's work together, now now, people Because together we will stand Every boy, every woman and man [Bridge] Aw, come on now Aw, come on, let's work together [Verse 4] Oh well now, make someone happy, make someone smile Let's all work together and make life worthwhile [Chorus] Let's work together, come on, come on Let's work together, now now, people Because together we will stand Every boy, girl, woman and man [Verse 5] Oh well now, come on, you people, walk hand in hand Let's make this world of ours a good place to stand [Chorus] And work together, come on, come on Let's work together, now now, people Because together we will stand Every boy, girl, woman and man Aw, yeah [Bridge] [Outro] Well now, together we will stand Every boy, girl, woman and man Aw, yeah
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  2. Canned Heat - Going Up The Country
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    Canned Heat - Going Up The Country

    Going Up the Country" (also "Goin' Up the Country") is a song adapted and recorded by American blues rock band Canned Heat. Called a "rural hippie anthem", it became one of the band's biggest hits and best-known songs. As with their previous single, "On the Road Again", the song was adapted from a 1920s blues song by Henry Thomas "Bull Doze Blues" and sung by Alan Wilson. Lyrics: Verse 1] I'm goin' up the country, baby, don't you wanna go? I'm goin' up the country, baby, don't you wanna go? I'm goin' to someplace where I've never been before [Verse 2] I'm goin', I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine We can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time [Flute Solo] [Verse 3] I'm gonna leave the city, got to get away I'm gonna leave the city, got to get away All this fussin' and fightin', man, you know I sure can't stay [Bridge] Now, baby, pack your leavin' trunk, you know we've got to leave today Just exactly where we're goin' I cannot say, but We might even leave the USA 'Cause there's a brand-new game that I don't wanna play [Flute Solo] [Outro] No use for you runnin' or screamin' and cryin' 'Cause you've got a home as long as I've got mine
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