What's Left of Spider John

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Released 2013 Release date 2013 Genre Blues		Artist John Koerner Label Ace Records
Recorded 20th and 23rd July 2012, Studio 65, London, UK Similar John Koerner albums, Blues albums

What s left of spider john pt 1

What's Left of Spider John is an album by folk and blues musician John Koerner, released in 2013. The album was recorded in mono through valve microphones and mixed live to tape using vintage Ampex equipment.

Reception

Writing for The Guardian, music critic Robin Denselow wrote of the album "Whether backed by Chip Taylor Smith's fiddle or accompanied only by bones percussion, his approach is always no-nonsense, rhythmic and gutsy."

Track listing

"The Dodger" (Traditional)
"The Leather-Winged Bat" (Traditional)
"Phoebe" (Traditional)
"Running, Jumping, Standing Still" (John Koerner, Willie Murphy)
"Ezekiel" (Traditional)
"Days Of ’49" (Traditional)
"What’s The Matter With The Mill?" (Memphis Minnie)
"Stewball" (Traditional)
"God’s Penny"
"Everybody’s Goin’ For The Money" (Koerner)
"Creepy John" (Koerner)
"Good Time Charlie" (Koerner)
"Rattlesnake"
"Delia’s Gone" (Traditional)
"Acres Of Clams" (Traditional)
"Last Lonesome Blues"
"Nightbird Eyes"

Personnel

"Spider" John Koerner – guitar, harmonica, vocals

Chip Taylor Smith – fiddle, bones, background vocals, piano

Jonny Bridgwood – double bass on "Running, Jumping, Standing Still", "What's the Matter With the Mill" and "Creepy John"

Ian Anderson – liner notes

Dave Peabody – liner notes

Songs

1The Dodger2:45
2The Leather Winged Bat2:21
3Phoebe3:41

References

What's Left of Spider John Wikipedia

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