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Released | 11 October 1971 (US) 19 November 1971 (UK) | |||
Recorded | June 9–16, 1971 | |||
Studio | Olympic Studios, Command Studios, London | |||
Genre | Blues | |||
Length | 34:24 | |||
Label | ABC (US) Probe (UK) | |||
Producer | Ed Michell, Joe Zagarino | |||
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Christgau's Record Guide | B [2] |
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The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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