The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions Featuring Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts

The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions was originally conceived in 1970 as part of a series of cross-Atlantic collaborations organized by Chess Records. Producer Norman Dayron aimed to revitalize the legendary bluesman's profile by pairing him with the British rock elite of the era. The project sought to blend Wolf’s authoritative, gravelly vocal style with the technical prowess of musicians who had been heavily influenced by his earlier Chicago recordings.

The album features performances by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts, representing the pinnacle of the blues-rock explosion. While critics at the time were divided on whether the younger musicians could capture the raw authenticity of Wolf's original backing bands, the album is now viewed as an important historical document of the blues' migration into the mainstream. The 2017 edition reflects its enduring status as a bridge between the Delta blues tradition and the psychedelic rock movement.