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Crawling up a Hill

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B-side
  
"Mr. James"

Format
  
7" single

Length
  
2:15

Released
  
May 1964

Genre
  
Rhythm & Blues/Blues

Label
  
Decca

"Crawling up a Hill" is a song written by John Mayall, and recorded by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. The song was released as a studio recorded single in 1964 and as part of the live album, John Mayall Plays John Mayall, in 1965. The single was the first released recording to feature future Fleetwood Mac core member John McVie on bass.

Contents

The song gained a new lease of life when it was covered by Katie Melua for her debut album, Call Off the Search (2003).

Track listings

  1. "Crawling Up A Hill" 3:28
  2. "Crawling Up A Hill" (Live Version) 3:18
  3. "Jack's Room" 5:48
  4. "Crawling Up A Hill" (Video) 3:19

Personnel

Single

  • John Mayall - vocals, organ, harmonica
  • Bernie Watson - guitar
  • John McVie - bass
  • Martin Hart - drums
  • John Mayall Plays John Mayall

  • John Mayall - vocals, organ, harmonica
  • Roger Dean - guitar
  • John McVie - bass
  • Hughie Flint - drums
  • References

    Crawling up a Hill Wikipedia