Podcast appearances and mentions of bob hite

This raucous David Bromberg composition that The Flood has covered since the song's release in the early 1970s opens with a stream of similes worthy of any precocious English major: She's got eyes like crystal water, Lips like cherry wine, A body like fine brandy, … And a soul like turpentineBut the best bit — the capper for the song — is a borrowed line, in fact, one of the greatest lines in the entire blues oeuvre: When I ask for water she brings me gasoline!In other words, Bromberg used “Jug Band Song” — released on his Demon in Disguise album, his second for Columbia — to pay tribute to one of his idols. Or maybe more than one idol, actually.So Where Did That Wild Line Come From?Most of us who have mucked about in the midnight milieu of blues and hokum think the line is obviously from The Wolf, Mister HOWLIN' Wolf. And that's true. But only up to a point.The fact is that in 1956, with the great Willie Dixon at his side on bass, Howlin' Wolf recorded “I Asked For Water (She Gave Me Gasoline)” for Chess Records. The disc is considered by many to be a defining moment in a remarkable career.However, dig a little deeper — as we usually try to do around here — and you find that Howlin' Wolf was honoring one of his own heroes with that line.Almost 30 years before Wolf, Delta blues innovator Tommy Johnson of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, opened his 1928 recording of “Cool Drink of Water Blues” for Victor with: I asked her for water, and she gave me gasoline.As near as we can tell, that is where the line was born.Tommy in RockTommy Johnson made a habit, incidentally, of contemplating unconventional brews. Remember Alan Wilson and Bob Hite's rocking 1960s blues band Canned Heat? Well, they took their name from a Johnson song, one that was recorded at that same 1928 Victor session in Memphis, in fact. Singing about drinking methanol from the fuel Sterno, Johnson recorded, “canned heat, mama, sure, Lord, killing me!…”) Tommy on the ScreenIn popular culture, Johnson was enshrined in the year 2000 when the Coen Brothers included a character named Tommy Johnson in their film, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Portrayed by Chris Thomas King, the character at one point memorably tells The Soggy Bottom Boys how he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for killer blues guitar chops. (“Oh, son, for that you traded your everlasting soul? / Well, I wasn't using it.”)Props to the Coens for including that bit of music lore. The story of Johnson's dealing his soul to the devil was first told by his brother, LaDell Johnson, and was reported in David Evans' seminal 1971 biography of the artist. (This legend was subsequently attributed to the unrelated blues musician, Robert Johnson, but in fact the story started with Tommy.)Our Take on the TuneIn our world, some songs turn up at the beginning of a Flood night and gauge the energy in the room. Others — like this one — come at the end of the evening and give everybody one last blast before they pack up and head for home. Oh, and be sure listen to the end of this track to catch Sam St. Clair's special sound effects. We think you'll agree they're right on the nose! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

For a very special episode, back by popular demand! I'm joined by Fito De La Parra of Canned Heat in Part 2 of 'The Wild Story of Canned Heat!' We talk all about the brand new album 'Finyl Vinyl', Joe Bonamassa guesting on the album, Bob Hite giving Allan Wilson driving lessons, Henry Vestine causing mischief and so much more! Grab a copy of 'Finyl Vinyl Today! - https://cannedheatmusic.com/store/Finyl-Vinyl-LP-p645349108 Link to order from the UK - https://hmv.com/store/music/vinyl/finyl-vinyl?_gl=1*160ha5s*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTk5MzM4OTk5LjE3MTIzMzA2ODE.*_ga_WJW9FR9YBD*MTcxMjMzMDY4MS4xLjAuMTcxMjMzMDY4MS4wLjAuMA..&gclid=CjwKCAjwwr6wBhBcEiwAfMEQs_-V9A2BSMkwCQO10m0GEjpA8-44r31b_CStCKHceVUajdzRqkmSIBoC9OoQAvD_BwE

Canned Heat emerged in 1966 and was founded by blues historians and record collectors Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson and Bob “The Bear” Hite. Hite took the name “Canned Heat” from a 1928 recording by Tommy Johnson. They were joined by Henry “The Sunflower” Vestine, another ardent record collector who was a former member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Rounding out the band in 1967 were Larry “The Mole” Taylor on bass, an experienced session musician who had played with Jerry Lee Lewis and The Monkees and Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra on drums who had played in two of the biggest Latin American bands of the day. The band attained three worldwide hits, “On The Road Again”, “Let's Work Together” in 1970 and “Going Up The Country” in 1969: all of which became rock anthems. They secured their niche in the pages of rock ‘n roll history with their performances at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival (along with Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and The Who) and the headlining slot at the original Woodstock Festival in 1969. The band collaborated with John Mayall and Little Richard and later with blues icon, John Lee Hooker. In September 1970, the band was shattered by the suicide of Alan Wilson. His death sparked reconstruction within the group and member changes have continued throughout the past five decades. In 1981, vocalist, Bob Hite collapsed and died of a heart attack and in 1997, Henry Vestine died in Paris, France following the final gig of a European tour. In 2019, original bass player, Larry “The Mole” Taylor passed away with cancer. Despite these untimely deaths, Canned Heat has somehow survived. They have played more festivals, biker gatherings and charity events than any other band in the world. They and/or their music have been featured on television and in films. Now, more than fifty years later and with forty albums to their credit, Canned Heat is still going strong. They have been anchored throughout the past fifty-five years by the steady hand of drummer/band leader and historian, Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra. Fito's book, “LIVING THE BLUES” tells the complete and outrageous Canned Heat story of “Music, Drugs, Death, Sex and Survival” along with over 100 captivating pictures from their past and is available through the band's merchandise page. FIto de la Parra joins us this week to share tales of his incredible journey. I hope you enjoy the story of Canned Heat. If you have any comments, feedback or suggestions for future guests please don't hesitate to get in touch with me through my website https:www.abreathoffreshair.com.au

Casey, Crime Photographer - The Treasure Cave Murders From-1947 Announcers-Tony Marvin, Bob Hite & Bill Cullen Herman Chittison-the piano player Stars-Statts Cotsworth  Various cast members-Matt Crowley, Jim Backus, Jan Miner & Art Carney  Ann and Logan delve into a series of four strange murders that took place deep inside a cave.

Sam Paddor and Fito de la Parra discuss his work with Canned Heat, playing at Woodstock and more!Canned Heat's Website:https://cannedheatmusic.comMy Back Pages Website:mybackpages.org 

The story of American sixties Blues band, CANNED HEAT is a tragic tale of drugs, alcohol, sex and rock n Roll. It was founded by two blues historians and record collectors, Alan Wilson and Bob Hite. This week we meet the band's sole surviving member, drummer FITO DE LA PARRA who tells us about the band's incredible journey over the past 60 years. Despite all the excesses and loss of several band members, Canned Heat's music has not only survived but remains even more popular today. Fito discuses his book ‘Living the Blues' and regales us with stories from the road. He laments about the fact that he was unable to stop lead singer Bob Hite from overdosing and dying in front of him at his home. He says he watched on as slowly but surely, several members of his band and touring party succumbed to drug and alcohol cocktails. These says de la Parra sometimes contributed to the music. Other times they hampered the artists so severely that playing became impossible. The conversation between Fito and I takes us from the depth and meaning of Blues music to motorcycle gangs and the way they spend their time. Fito often wonders how life and music may have been different if drugs didn't play the part they did. He is grateful he survived that era and continues to lead the band today. His ex-wife called his book, Living the Blues, repugnant. You are sure to find Fito de la Parra's stories (and his book) captivating. For more information about Canned Heat head for https://cannedheatmusic.com/ To pick up a copy of the book, Living the Blues in either English or Spanish https://www.amazon.com.au/Living-Blues-Fito-Parra/dp/0615516041 To send me a request to hear your favourite artist interviewed on A Breath of Fresh Air www.abreathoffreshair.com.au I hope you enjoy this episode and would love to hear your thoughts.

Hello once again everyone I'm your host Ray Shasho and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends. Founded in 1966, Canned Heat rose to fame because their knowledge and love of blues music was both wide and deep. Canned Heat attained three worldwide hits with their rock anthems “On The Road Again,” “Going Up The Country,” and “Let's Work Together.” They secured their niche in rock ‘n roll history with their performances at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and a headlining slot at the original Woodstock Festival in 1969. Now, more than fifty years later and with forty albums to their credit, Canned Heat is still going strong. They have been anchored throughout the past fifty-three years by the steady hand of drummer/band leader and historian, Adolfo “Fito” de la Parra. Fito has also written a book "LIVING THE BLUES" with his personal story and Canned Heat's, available on the band's website cannedheatmusic.com, Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. As "Keeper of the Flame" he has remained the band leader, rhythmic and spiritual force behind Canned Heat's music for over four decades. Canned Heat remains committed to delighting their fans with creativity and musical energy as they continue to play “live” throughout the U.S. and around the world. Please welcome the legendary drummer for CANNED HEAT …ADOLFO “FITO” DE LA PARRA to Interviewing the Legends …   PURCHASE LIVING THE BLUES By Fito De La Parra Join Fito de la Parra, producer and drummer of Canned Heat, for a wild ride in a world of Music, Drugs, Death, Sex and Survival in his autobiography” Living The Blues”. Find out what happened to the world-famous band when Woodstock was over and the '60s ran out. Discover how Fito survived the wildly eccentric, deliberately chaotic, and fabulously excessive lifestyle of a rock star to become one of today's most important artists interpreting the blues. Filled with over 100 rare and collectible photographs, and artwork images from the '60s, '70s and '80s, it is available for purchase below, or through our Merchandise Page.   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Fito De La Parra and CANNED HEAT VISIT www.cannedheatmusic.com Official website www.facebook.com/dontforgettoboogie Facebook   CANNED HEAT TOUR DATES Saturday, September 17 5:00pm WARREN COUNTY CELEBRATION Sunday, September 18 8:00pm DARYL'S HOUSE CLUB Monday, September 19 8:00pm RAMS HEAD ON STAGE Tuesday, September 20 8:00pm CITY WINERY Wednesday, September 21 2:00pm THE BIG "E" / COURT OF HONOR STAGE Thursday, September 22 2:00pm THE BIG "E" / COURT OF HONOR STAGE Friday, September 23 8:00pm THE MUSIC ROOM / GALLERY & WINE BAR Saturday, September 24 8:00pm TOWN HOUSE CONCERT HALL (TOWN HALL) Saturday, October 1 8:00pm WATSEKA THEATRE   CANNED HEAT HAS PERFORMED AT MORE MOTORCYCLE & MUSIC FESTIVALS THAN ANY OTHER BAND IN THE WORLD. Over 100 European Tours, 20 Tours to Mexico, 15 to Australia, New Zealand & Canada. Tours to Singapore, the Philippines and Colombia / South America. Many U.S. Air Force and Army / Navy Bases around the world. WOODSTOCK ATLANTA POP FESTIVAL HARLEY DAVIDSON 90TH ANNIVERSARY TEXAS INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RUN, U.S.A. FILLMORE AUDITORIUMS (San Francisco & NYC, NY) MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (New York) ROYAL ALBERT HALL (London, England) BROADFORD, PONDE & HUNTER VALLEY – MOTORCYCLE FESTIVALS (Australia) 20th ANNUAL RIVER RUN (Laughlin, NV) MONTEREY POP FESTIVAL SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL BATH POP FESTIVAL (England) HOLLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC KENT CYCLE SHOW (England) THE OLYMPIA (Paris, France) THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE (Mexico City) CARNEGIE HALL (with John Lee Hooker) BIKE WEEK, DAYTONA, FLORIDA 24 HOUR BIKE RACE, LE MANS (France)   CANNED HEAT DISCOGRAPHY Canned Heat (1967) Boogie with Canned Heat (1968) Living the Blues (1968) Hallelujah (1969) Future Blues (1970) Vintage (1970) Historical Figures and Ancient Heads (1971) The New Age (1973) One More River to Cross (1973) Human Condition (1978) Kings of the Boogie (Dog House Blues) (1981) Reheated (1988) Internal Combustion (1994) Canned Heat Blues Band (1996) Boogie 2000 (1999) Friends in the Can (2003) Christmas Album (2007) Support us!

The Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running adventure show that aired from February 3, 1938 to June 9, 1955. It featured Paul Sutton as Sergeant William Preston, the show's main character, along with the “Yukon King,” his sidekick. The story was about how Preston and his sidekick fought the evildoers during the period of the Gold Rush in the 1890s. Preston's initial goal was to capture the killer of his father. After doing so, he started to work for Inspector Conrad, with the assistance of Pierre, his French-Canadian guide. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate give you a glimpse into the past.

More music from and stories about meeting legendary musical artists along my path. From mistaken identities, chance encounters, emcee duties and friends traveling through. Some rare tracks and live recordings. Some hits and lots of great performances. The Righteous Brothers, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Freddy Fender, Augie Meyers, Mumbo Gumbo, Little Feat, Willie Nelson with Toots Hibbert, Buddy Holly, Gary Busey, Richie Valens, Lou Diamond Phillips, Loggins and Messina, Bob Hite of Canned Heat, Robben Ford, Rick Nelson with James Burton, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, John Pisano, Tony Bennett with Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, The Strawberry Alarm Clock, Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Jefferson Airplane. While I was working on this show, it brought back memories of more legendary musical artists I've crossed paths with. Part 5 is coming soon... Thanks for listening and your support! @stewstrauss on Twitter and Instagram Stewart Strauss Thespian on Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stewart-strauss/support

More music from and stories about meeting legendary musical artists along my path. From mistaken identities, chance encounters, emcee duties and friends traveling through. Some rare tracks and live recordings. Some hits and lots of great performances. The Righteous Brothers, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Freddy Fender, Augie Meyers, Mumbo Gumbo, Little Feat, Willie Nelson with Toots Hibbert, Buddy Holly, Gary Busey, Richie Valens, Lou Diamond Phillips, Loggins and Messina, Bob Hite of Canned Heat, Robben Ford, Rick Nelson with James Burton, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, John Pisano, Tony Bennett with Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, The Strawberry Alarm Clock, Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd,  and The Jefferson Airplane. While I was working on this show, it brought back memories of more legendary musical artists I've crossed paths with. Part 5 is coming soon... Thanks for listening and your support! @stewstrauss on Twitter and Instagram

40 שנים למותו של בוב הייט • Bob Hite • The Bear

40 שנים למותו של בוב הייט • Bob Hite • The Bear

Este episódio vai contar a história de uma improvável dupla composta por um Urso e uma Coruja Cega. Esta dupla, Bob Hite e Alan Wilson formaram em 67 a banda de blues Canned Heat onde os apelidos puderam guiar sua história.Participe de nossa pesquisa em http://bit.ly/perquisafermataBom divertimento!

Every once in a while somebody comes up with an amazing, unique idea for a movie. Richard Linklater designed such an effort by filming the story of a child’s broken home life for 12 consecutive years. The crew and cast signed on for the duration. Continuity in actors and technical aspects assist in the tale of a family just trying to heal and grow up. Whether it’s from a parent’s or child’s path, most can find themselves in this film. “Boyhood” is a movie many of us lived. I met Bob Hite when he, and Tom “Ukulele Man” Harker, played music on a live TV show I directed in 1998. We both ran across each other at Tom’s memorial service last year. Ty knew him as a brother in Tom’s “Prodigal Sons”. Bob chose the intensely personal “Boyhood” when asked to interview with us. I came to this discussion from the boy’s perspective; Bob came at it from the father’s. This is a Moving Music invitation to peek in and listen to how this film affected us both. TC

Woodstock veterans Canned Heat were not just another blues/boogie band. They had some top talent on their team - to name just a few, frontman and major-league blues record collector Bob Hite, musicologist, harpist and bottleneck guitar player Alan Wilson (one John Lee Hooker once remarked that Wilson played his own music better than he himself did!), and a gifted drummer who'd begun his career in the mid-1950s playing with Mexico's top pop acts.It is with this drummer, Fito De La Parra, that I speak this time. We discuss his career before and with Canned Heat, for whom he still plays.

Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit's station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet). The series was first heard on February 3, 1938. Under the title Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, it later transferred to television. The program was an adventure series about Sergeant William Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his lead sled dog, Yukon King, as they fought evildoers in the Northern wilderness during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. Preston, according to radio historian Jim Harmon, first joined the Mounties to capture his father's killer, and when he was successful he was promoted to Sergeant. Preston worked under the command of Inspector Conrad, and in the early years was often assisted by a French-Canadian guide named Pierre. Preston's staunchest ally, who was arguably the true star of the show and indeed often did more work than he did, was the brave Alaskan husky, Yukon King. Typical plots involved the pair helping injured trappers, tracking down smugglers, or saving cabin dwellers from wolverines. Sgt. Preston's faithful steed was Rex, used primarily in the summer months, but generally Yukon King and his dog team were the key mode of transportation (as signalled by Preston's cry of "On, King! On, you huskies!."TODAY'S SHOW: "Return To Crime" (11-20-43) AND "Revenge In The Yukon" (01-06-44)November 18, 1943. Program #303. WXYZ, Detroit origination, The Michigan Radio Network. "Return To The Crime". Sustaining. Will Conover is shot for his gold dust by Cass Fenton. King's nose smells out the killer. Possible recording date: October 1, 1943. Not auditioned. Jay Michael, Bill Morgan (announcer), Betty Joyce (writer), Fran Striker (writer). 14:11.January 6, 1944. Program #310. WXYZ, Detroit origination, The Michigan Radio Network. "Revenge In The Yukon". Sustaining. At the Black Crow Cafe, Les Peterson meets Lucky Wally. The Doc would like to meet him too...to kill him! Possible recording date: December 28, 1943. Not auditioned. Jay Michael, Bob Hite (announcer), Betty Joyce (writer), Fran Striker (writer). 14:30.

New Hurray For The Riff Raff, Wreckless Strangers, Colin Hay, String Bone, Dirty Knobs + Hayes Carll, Madonna, Marvin Gaye, Alicia Keys, April Mae & The June Bugs, Romero Delta, Taj Mahal, Memphissippi Sounds, Bound16, Roger Miller ... Birthdays for Bob Hite, George Harrison, Fats Domino