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2 LPs on 1 CD: HISTORICAL FIGURES & ANCIENT (1971)/ THE NEW AGE 1973). Canned Heat: Henry Vestine (guitar); James Shane, Richard Hite (bass guitar); Bob Hite , Adolfo de la Parra. Personnel: Richard Hite (vocals, tuba); Clara Ward, Bob Hite , Clara Ward Singers (vocals); James Shane (guitar, dobro, background vocals); Harvey Mandel (guitar); Clifford Solomon (saxophone); Adolfo de la Parra (piano, drums); Ray Bushbaum, Ernest Lane (piano); Kevin Burton (organ); Ed Beyer (keyboards). Audio Remasterer: Andrew Thompson . Liner Note Author: John Tobler. Recording information: The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA; Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA. Photographers: Norman Seeff; Clive Arrowsmith. Arranger: Adolfo de la Parra. This two-fer from Beat Goes On features a pair of Canned Heat LPs, Historical Figures and Ancient Heads and The New Age, both originally issued on Liberty in 1971 and 1973 respectively. These albums highlight 17 songs including "Rockin' with the King," "Long Way from L.A.," "You Can Run, But You Sure Can't Hide," and "Election Blues." Most casual listeners would be better served by the 19-track compilation The Very Best of Canned Heat on Capitol. ~ Al Campbell