Canned Heat On The Road Again

Commemorating Woodstock 50th anniversary, Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson sings lead and plays harmonica on his well-known composition On The Road Again (Enhanced). Soon after Canned Heat's participation in the historic 1969 Woodstock Festival, the blues-rock group performed live on Playboy After Dark. The Los Angeles, CA TV series was recorded 50 years ago on November 20, 1969 and broadcast in January 1970.
Canned Heat formed in Los Angeles in 1965. The other founding members are Bob “The Bear” Hite, Larry “The Mole” Taylor, Fito de La Parra and Henry Vestine.
Wikipedia: On September 3, 1970, Alan Wilson was found dead on a hillside behind bandmate Bob Hite's Topanga Canyon home; he was 27 years old. An autopsy identified his manner and cause of death as accidental acute barbiturate intoxication. Wilson reportedly had attempted suicide a few months earlier, attempting to drive his car off a freeway in Los Angeles. He was briefly hospitalized for significant depression, and was released after a few weeks. Although his death is sometimes reported as a suicide, this is not clearly established and he left no note. Wilson's death came just two weeks before the death of Jimi Hendrix and four weeks before the death of Janis Joplin, two artists who also died at the same age. Along with his talent and intellect, Wilson had a reputation for social awkwardness and introversion which may have been a symptom of his depression.
Canned Heat will participate in Woodstock 50. Organizers revealed the Watkins Glen, New York festival’s full lineup. Dead and Company, John Fogerty, Santana, John Sebastian, Country Joe Mcdonald, Canned Heat and Hot Tuna - all acts that took part in the 1969 festival - are all on the lineup for the festival, which takes place August 16 through 18, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock.

[@padraiggillon]

The Blind Owl's voice has fascinated me since I was a very small child.

[@333Eriana]

it occured to me listening just now , that he almost goes into throat singing at times

[@chadpittman3025]

I just love that comment you posted there's something very special in it

[@333Eriana]

@@chadpittman3025 about the throat singing. Well - i wouldn't have known it was called this when i was young,, but i was exposed to about 4 different types of throat singing. my father's mom was from Finland, and they have the kenning that they'd do on the farm. on my mother's side the Cree that have their throat singing - again the women. But i grew up friends with a young man from arkinsaw and he loved Canned Heat -and he could do all sorts of stuff with his voice. he was the lead singers in my fathers band. I realize now he was doing hill singing. My friend in BC does over tone throat singing-interesting but a bit scary all most. I can do very low resonant throat singing - nothing high.

[@alukuhito]

I loved his voice too, when I was quite young. 🎵

[@santosmadrigal3702]

I imagine Micheal Cera singing .

[@kennetharntson5912]

One of my life's theam songs. I had just came back from Vietnam to Kansas City in 1968 for a year of sex, drugs and rock and roll. On the road again taking Route 66 to California and boarding a plane to Bangkok with a backpack to travel the country passing through Laos and Cambodia before returning home to Shreveport and on to LSU. Never stopped, asked myself many times, where would be next year. Now 77 and living in Thailand and planning to see Vietnam again where the journey started. This song brought it all back, listening to it again

[@robinbanks610]

Blessed was I growing up with this music of those times✌️❤️

[@taylorsmith9418]

Alan Wilson rest in peace ✌️🕊️

[@daywilliams1000]

"Blind Owl," a gifted musician, died too young.

[@peterhall6656]

I was 19 in 1969 and to this day this song makes me feel like it all happened yesterday. God it had a vibe. What a sound. Pure genius. Who does this sort of stuff today?

[@startervisions]

...me

[@knutsenneundorf116]

Nobody, because this is from the past and we are now in the future.

[@abc-ye2ec]

no we are in hell...

[@startervisions]

@@abc-ye2ec that's why were listening to the song

[@brianduncan2793]

i was 18 and exactly the same:)

[@felineth56]

One of the best sounding harp in the world! Al Wilson was a true genius! An enormous talent!

[@vernwallen4246]

Had AL lived he would have been one of the BEST blues guitarist on the planet.You could feel his blues"too the bone".⏰ran out for him way too soon⌛.

[@terregales7203]

Thanks dad

[@dianamal]

I was blessed to see them live in concert in Ventura Cali 💗

[@paulyate1642]

too right Terry - so much talent, the World was robbed by his premature passing, loved this song back in the day and still play it frequently 50 years on

[@mvagusta6757]

YEAH, this track is sublime!

[@Pancho308]

That high tenor is mesmerizing. Saw the Owl at Woodstock.

[@CalVid]

So cool that you were there.

[@FishinYT]

thats so cool

[@chadpittman3025]

The man got to play Woodstock what a life

[@eddiesaninocencio7486]

If you or your band played in Woodstock you are awesome.

[@alukuhito]

Who cares? Woodstock was dumb.

[@stanibol]

Woodstock would have felt like magic for all up on stage.... I would not enjoy being a sardine amongst all those stoned mudlarks Mud, sweat and tears was the glue that goes with the nostalgia. Smell of coffee be nice, but not the piss, bourbon and vomit.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@alukuhitocope.

[@alukuhito]

@@KittyGrizGriz You cope with my comment, Buddy.

[@katherinehunter9526]

One of the very first albums I bought for myself decades ago because I loved the name, "Hooker n Heat " Been a life long lover of the Blues ever since... Rest in Peace Blind Owl Wilson and John Lee Hooker. You've been a huge part of my life long soundtrack. Thanks. ✌❤🇨🇦😎🐈

[@bluetoad2001]

Blind Owl “Al” lives on as a treasured member of the hallowed 27 Club

[@edmundedmondedmontonedmunb7071]

He us underrated, the deads started with him

[@junkhead_92]

@@edmundedmondedmontonedmunb7071 Ever heard of Robert Johnson?

[@jaydcx8732]

Awesome melody, lyrics, tempo, singing and harmonica. Singer is mesmerizing w his voice in alto to base notes, making the harmonica sing.

[@Julie-we1xl]

Freaking awesome his voice was awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kalihiwarhomes2177]

These kind of tunes that you haven't heard since back in the day are the most fun to listen to today.

[@paulgarbutt8113]

yes they are.

[@theresaruble66]

Have wondered if Heaven could possibly be reliving every single moment of pleasure in our lives..... this era in music would be one of mine. 💗

[@deanpd3402]

Heaven has nothing to do with anything earthly.

[@jimbola77]

YES I AGREE WITH YOU WE LIVED THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES IT IS SAD THAT THIS YOUNGER GENERATION DOES NOT APPRECIATE REAL MUSIC! OR KNOW IT.

[@michaelmarysej6691]

@William Daniels You know your stuff you are so right. this music and others comes from the god of music the fallen one Lucifer, you see him on their Swan song records label cover.... of course most will never know this till they leave this earth

[@paulgarbutt8113]

and mine.

[@eddiesaninocencio7486]

That bass player is sick. Love that bass man.

[@gewglesux]

hahhha agreed.

[@j84martinez44]

He was probably spun out of his mind on amphetamines at the time of this recording lol

[@SaberToothGary]

@@j84martinez44 - Horale! I hope so, primo... haha

[@nowyouredoingthesponge4644]

So much talent in such a young life. Rip blind owl and yes the redwood trees are still there and protected 💚🌙⭐🌎⛅🌳🌲🍁

[@loucostello3111]

Beautiful sentiment, Heather.

[@UberSynth]

He was part of that died at 27? Hendrix, doors Jim Morrisson, Kurt cobain, Amy Winehouse to name a few

[@scottstrand1874]

Al was so far ahead of society in the ecological movement and in music that he got lost. Everything people ridiculed him for is mainstream normal now. RIP Al and Bear.

[@nickb5391]

@@UberSynth Brian Jones

[@jimbola77]

VERY TRUE!!!! THIS IS REAL MUSIC!!!!.

[@terrypussypower]

No other voice would’ve sounded right on this fantastic song. Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson’s was more than perfect!

[@hobbes4583]

I'm just learning about this guy tonight, but I always loved these songs. Short tragic life. Makes sense he's doing a skip James vocal thing. One of the forgotten giants of the blues.

[@terryblackman6217]

I was 14 in 69 and it still hit the spot.

[@jeanpat8946]

This voice is a legend in blues history !!

[@ildefonsogiron4034]

This rhythm is hypnotizing. This band was really unique.

[@WV591]

what an gifted voice and memorable song. even after all these years it holds it's own. no pro tools, no Cher effects no damn melodyne note correction software needed. just pure talent.

[@Michael-di5cl]

this is pure magic man.

[@saurabhrane1462]

Absolutely. Unfortunately not everyone gets it.

[@deanpd3402]

It was all 'magic', hence the satanic nature of hippie.

[@kayakdan48]

Saw them in concert at the old Phoenix Coliseum back in 1964...around the same time we saw The Byrds and Country Joe and The Fish...The Who...The Animals...Sir Douglas Quintet...Gary Pucket...Roy Orbison...Dave Clark 5...Moody Blues and on and on and on...! Won the lottery living in the 60's and 70's...OMG!!!

[@skylights2379]

True that!

[@dr.bibber1512]

Mmm, a breath of fresh air from way back

[@jaywalker3087]

One of the best giggs I've been to.... Love this track..

[@gordgibson2033]

Just L-O-V-E the antics of the Bass player . He's REALLY " into it " !! Love the vocalist too .

[@gregoryward4521]

An Incredible Gift

[@mendozamexicano]

Well, I'm so tired of crying But I'm out on the road again I'm on the road again Well, I'm so tired of crying But I'm out on the road again I'm on the road again I ain't got no woman Just to call my special friend You know the first time I traveled Out in the rain and snow In the rain and snow You know the first time I traveled Out in the rain and snow In the rain and snow I didn't have no payroll Not even no place to go And my dear mother left me When I was quite young When I was quite young And my dear mother left me When I was quite young When I was quite young She said "Lord, have mercy On my wicked son." Take a hint from me, mama Please don't you cry no more Don't you cry no more Take a hint from me, mama Please don't you cry no more Don't you cry no more 'Cause it's soon one morning Down the road I'm going But I ain't going down That long old lonesome road All by myself But I ain't going down That long old lonesome road All by myself I can't carry you, baby Gonna carry somebody else

[@annaburns5382]

My favorite Canned Heat song.

[@donrutter6550]

Once upon a time there were black blues players who drank sterno (canned heat) to get drunk. Wood Alcohol makes you go blind. Then a band named "Canned Heat" had a tribute band named after the great blind blues players. Blind Owl led his band to the greatest tribute band to these pioneer blues players. R.I.P to you all. Still the greatest after all these decades.

[@stevenowell]

Epic. Alan Wilson was a bright shining star

[@carlosp.3330]

Groovy man, I wish I was back then.

[@buddyrupp6235]

We saw them live a few weeks before his death. Great sounds.

[@specialed4564]

You're so lucky

[@MrNahatej]

The very best song ever recorded in human history!

[@randystallard8079]

One of 'em, ain't no doubt about brother, noooooo doubt, Peace, Tomas...

[@ApartmentKing66]

In other words, you love the song.

[@kernriver1967]

I was in Basic Training at Ft. Ord when this was released... Didn't hear it until January 1970.. Wow really liked the Heat!

[@Oswald_Anthony]

The best music never dies...

[@canarsie56]

I still miss Alan Wilson

[@MeBituman]

This music soothes my soul.

[@teddanyluk4602]

MeBituman "Oh Yeah it does"! music for your Soul...Man!! still playin their tunes on my I-pod "touch"!! that feelin is inside me man...I'm just an ole fart..at 70...age has nothing to do with it it's what ya feel deep.. down in your soul..is what keeps going!!✌️🆒 to all still listening...after all these yrs!!!!

[@Stiglr]

Loved watching this video!!! Amazing to see the raucous crowd and performance of this tune, which has such a pulsing, throbbing groove. The bass player looks like he's channeling AC/DC's Angus Young (years before the Australian would start in on his antics, though)!!!

[@waldoparsnip1025]

Saw Canned Heat and Badfiner in Evansville , Indiana at Roberts Stadium , tickets were $ 4.50 in advance $ 5.50 day of show . Still one of my favorite bands . Still have a Canned Heat frisbee they threw out in the crowd .

[@lancerx1759]

Alan Wilson is a LEGEND !!

[@Thadmotor1044]

I was lucky to see original Canned Heat at a little restaurant/Bar in Dana Point Ca. Awesome

[@CalVid]

Very cool!

[@carlmildner859]

FANTASTIC

[@CalVid]

Glad you think so!

[@davidthornton365]

“Lord have Mercy on my Wicked Son”

[@sarahlestelle4492]

Rip Alan Wilson

[@dazzlingdavedainty]

Love his voice...timeless classic

[@clydebush9684]

SOOOO GLAD I WAS ABLE TO C THEM BACK IN THE DAY GREAT SHOW 5.00 FOR A TICKET...................

[@corinthiafierropadilla1378]

I love the harm❤️🥰🤗🙃😉

[@antonioninomancini3217]

Indimenticabile Blind Owl!!!

[@gunnerhiro394]

Many covers of this song - but NO ONE comes close to Alan Wilson - damn, that VOICE!!!

[@Cap683]

When Alan Wilson died the magic left Canned Heat although they did carry on.

[@veronique8748]

Henry Thomas a fait cette chanson

[@FuckSlowShit]

@@Cap683thats why I stopped listening to canned heated in 71

[@carlrae7129]

My first live concert. In Richmond Virginia. A great band!

[@mikeo2633]

wish this type of music was happening now! we would all be better friends...even hippies is is ok! everyone fighting....sad

[@Jpaydirt]

Those cool old hippies are now elected officials that are running our country into the free stuff shitter

[@jessiegarcia3117]

This dude is so cool he pores out great music the blues mixed with a touch of genius one guy I wish I could have performed with

[@nicolaesandi6937]

Da, un cântec care nu îmbătrânește niciodată,asociat cu armonii florale și balans,versuri pline de culoare cromatică cu lirism poetic și muzical extraordinar ce te trezesc din reverie până la paroxism ,iar ce-i cuprinși de tristețe cu stare fluidă și futurista vor fi avansati la rangul de profesionisti si euforie ❤🎉👍🤞✌️

[@vikitheviki]

Pure gold! Wow..

[@nostology]

This was and is always fantastic

[@lareemcra347]

If I had to pick a band.... how could I not consider these guys? I mean they ain't the Beatles, the Stones, not even Topp.... in popularity. But for someone my age, what memories they flash back in front of your eyes.

[@cindydufala7646]

Bravo ⚘then, Bravo ⚘ now August 12 2020.

[@usneod9329]

I live in Laurel Canyon California two houses down from were Canned Heat's house was . It was destroyed in a fire from what I hear .. My older brother was friends with Bob The Bear Hite .

[@kristinanichols7816]

I wore this record out and this song back in my stoner days . Still listening though

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

* Director asks the band to mime playing live, but not to overdo it * * Bassist beast mode engaged *

[@GibsonVienna]

The Founder of Headbanging.

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

Larry "the mole" taylor : headbanger extrordanaire !!

[@michaellrakes5521]

Cocaine is a helluva drug!

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

@@michaellrakes5521 lmao..yeah , the bassist looks like he's on a three day binge ...😂😂

[@droush53]

He always plays that way for this song and Woodstock boogie. Beast mode for sure

[@gerardbellanger563]

Quelle voix. C'est assez exceptionnel. De plus, il joue très bien de l'armonica.

[@mikestang679]

Relevant yesterday, today & tomorrow........

[@NYCgirl927]

Love this.

[@lindahandley5267]

Always loved this song.❤His short life and situation reminds me somewhat of Nick Drake's story...young, talented and depression.

[@anablanchfield4902]

Awesome song and fantastic video wow thanks to the music enhancement network for uploading this fantastic video and song thank you 😘💋🌹👍💋🌹

[@CalVid]

Our pleasure!

[@MitchHawkes]

Song is so damn trippy. Whoo.

[@tutankraider3502]

so pure and honest blues. heard when it came out. it still gives me the shivers

[@sinistershenanigans965]

Take me back way back !!! ❤️🇬🇧

[@maksimiliankiefergregl]

Absolutely Legends !!!

[@rmoncayo6]

Wonderful

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Groovy dancers!

[@josephhenry1275]

Live next to them in 68 and 69in Southfield fun fun fun jh

[@rogerioloureco8186]

Nossa muito louca essa música fiquei encantado com essa banda de Rock muito boa Brasil aqui 🙂🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@peteharry351]

Hane't listened to this for ages. Unique sound.

[@waldonunez8311]

Los maravillosos 70 para mi...Vivi mi plena juventud sin celular ni redes sociales...nos comunicabamos mirándonos, sonriendonos....

[@TheFunkhouser]

Larry Taylor on bass trippn it big time. Love it LOL 💓

[@CalVid]

Classic

[@mjdigs]

Listen to that music!!!👍😄

[@pukulu]

I used to like them back in 1968. The music was very simple, too simple for me now.

[@garycooper9272]

great song

[@jantk9835]

Luv Luv Luv This..🎤🎼🎹🎸🎶

[@guillermoojedaperez2219]

Beautiful song.!!

[@jeffscott4273]

Sad that only hard core rockers only know who Blind Owl was, but voice was unmistakable.

[@lajfa]

One of the first concerts I ever saw

[@zibabird]

Thank you for posting, shared!

[@hans-edgargundlach7741]

Alan Wilson Blind owl you are my spiritual soul - brother No song has influenced me the most I am playing harp for years with longer breaks My ambition: reaching the special kind of Alan' s play of its Mississippi saxophone

[@georgenewlands9760]

Canned Heat, the soundtrack of my youth. So good to hear this again. Thanks.

[@edmondmochia9606]

Playin need 4 speed with this theme gves mi goosebumps

[@sandrawadsworth5173]

Love,💜

[@jamesscott1189]

saw em in Electric Playground, Chicago in early 1969...

[@TheDemaxx]

wow

[@sjr7822]

Haunting sound. I've heard the music, thanks to KZbin I can see the players now, Loving it!

[@CalVid]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Realpoweronearth]

Wow The joint was jumping!!! such a cool song!!!

[@venice9405]

💋Blind Owl GOD, I WANT TO GO BACK SO BAD 😭🌸💚✌️

[@jaydcx8732]

I've never heard anyone sing quite like Alan Blind Owl, he sounds spastic in false soprano switching to tenor... that's not natural, but it's purposeful, very unique

[@Alanoffer]

Rest In Peace Larry the mole Taylor .

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

I burned a lot of road miles listening to Canned Heat on 8 track and cassette❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@manuelmayoral4794]

*Esto si es CANNED HEAT* con Alan Wilson y no la cosa esa que hoy en día se hace llamar Canned Heat...

[@raynus1160]

Coppola paid homage to these guys in Apocalypse Now - the forward .50 mount on the PBR was adorned with 'Canned Heat'.