"Crawling up a Hill" | ||||
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Single by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | ||||
B-side | "Mr. James" | |||
Released | May 1964 | |||
Format | 7" single | |||
Genre | Rhythm & Blues/Blues | |||
Length | 2:15 | |||
Label | Decca | |||
Writer(s) | John Mayall | |||
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers singles chronology | ||||
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"Crawling up a Hill" | ||||
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Single by Katie Melua | ||||
from the album Call Off the Search | ||||
B-side | "Crawling up a Hill" (live version) "Jack's Room" |
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Released | 19 July 2004 | |||
Format | CD | |||
Genre | Jazz/Blues | |||
Length | 03:29 | |||
Label | Dramatico | |||
Writer(s) | John Mayall | |||
Producer(s) | Mike Batt | |||
Katie Melua singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
The song gained a new lease of life when it was covered by Katie Melua for her debut album, Call Off the Search (2003).
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John Mayall Plays John Mayall