description Johnny Winter - Second Winter Overview
Released in 1969 on Columbia Records, Second Winter is a double LP by Texas blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter. The album is historically notable for being issued as a three-sided record with the fourth side left blank, making it the first official three-sided vinyl release in commercial music. The album features blues standards, rock and roll covers, and original compositions, with Winter backed by bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Uncle John Turner.
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Why is Johnny Winter's Second Winter called a three-sided album?
The original Columbia double LP contains music on only three sides, with the fourth side left blank. Columbia used the unusual format because the sessions produced enough material that cutting the songs onto two sides would have required reducing the recording length or volume.
When was Second Winter released?
Second Winter was released in 1969 on Columbia Records. It is Johnny Winter's third studio album overall, although it was his second album for Columbia and followed the self-titled Johnny Winter album from earlier that year.
Which songs are on Johnny Winter's Second Winter?
The original three music sides include songs such as Memory Pain, I'm Not Sure, Slippin' and Slidin', Johnny B. Goode, Highway 61 Revisited, and Fast Life Rider. The album mixes Winter originals with versions of songs associated with Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Bob Dylan.
Who played with Johnny Winter on Second Winter?
The record features Johnny Winter on guitar and vocals, with his brother Edgar Winter contributing keyboards and saxophone. The backing lineup also includes drummer Uncle John Turner and bassist Tommy Shannon.
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