Al's Big Deal/Unclaimed Freight (1975)

About this title: As an anthology, the humorously titled Al's Big Deal/Unclaimed Freight captures the stylistic essence of what has made Al Kooper such a vital addition to rock & roll. Although somewhat superseded in the digital domain by Rare + Well Done: The Greatest & Most Obscure Recordings, this title was available almost two decades prior to that 2001 two-CD set. This collection delves into Kooper's solo canon as well as his ensemble work with the Child Is Father to the Man version of Blood, Sweat & Tears. There is also a healthy sampling of his super sessions and collaborations with such luminaries as ... read more

Tracks:

1. I Can't Quit Her [Kooper/Levine]
2. I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know [Kooper]
3. My Days Are Numbered [Kooper]
4. Without Her [Nilsson]
5. So Much Love/Underture [Goffin/King]
6. Albert's Shuffle [Bloomfield/Kooper]
7. Season of the Witch [Leitch]
8. If Dogs Run Free [Dylan]
9. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) [Simon]
10. The Weight [Robertson]
11. Bury My Body [Kooper]
12. Jolie [Kooper]
13. I Stand Alone [Kooper]
14. Brand New Day [Kooper]
15. Sam Stone [Prine]
16. New York City (You're a Woman) [Excerpt from New York City: 6 Am ...]
17. I Got a Woman [Charles]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.