Alan Wilson

From Wikipedia:

Alan Christie Wilson (July 4, 1943 – September 3, 1970), nicknamed “Blind Owl”, was an American musician, best known as the co-founder, leader, co-lead singer, and primary composer of the blues band Canned Heat. He sang and played harmonica and guitar with the group, live and on recordings. Wilson was the lead singer for the group’s two biggest U.S. hit singles: “On the Road Again” and “Going Up the Country“. […]

On January 3, 1969, during the “Get Back” sessions, Paul McCartney started singing “Going Up The Country,” the latest single from Canned Heat at the time. On January 12, 1969, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr played a more complete version of the song.

Songs written or co-written by Alan Wilson