Crawling Up a Hill

"Crawling Up a Hill" is the debut single by English blues rock band John [Mayall & the Bluesbreakers], released in 1964. It was written by the band's founder and singer-songwriter John Mayall. A live version is included on the band's 1965 live album, John Mayall [Plays John Mayall]. The single was the first released recording to feature future Fleetwood Mac core member John McVie on bass.

Personnel

Single version

John Mayall - vocals, organ, harmonica
Bernie Watson - guitar
John McVie - bass
Martin Hart - drums

John Mayall Plays John Mayall live version

John Mayall - vocals, organ, harmonica
Roger Dean - guitar
John McVie - bass
Hughie Flint - drums

Katie Melua version

The song was covered by Georgian-British singer Katie Melua for her debut album, Call Off the Search. It was released as a single in 2004 and peaked at number 46 in the United Kingdom and number 88 in the Netherlands.

Track listing

"Crawling Up a Hill" 3:28
"Crawling Up a Hill" 3:18
"Jack's Room" 5:48
"Crawling Up a Hill" 3:19

Charts