"What's Up with That" is a song by ZZ Top, released as the second single from their 1996 album Rhythmeen.Marjorie Galen, Gordon Matthews Legends of Rock 1403737193 - 2007 "Always tasteful, always cool in a cartoon kind of way, ZZ Top has cruised slow and steady up the charts, time and time ..."Gimme All Your Lovin", "Legs", "Sharp Dressed Man", "Sleeping Bag", "Doubleback", "Pincushion", "What's Up with That", "36-22-36".. "
Overview The song is a deliberate return to ZZ Top's blues roots, dropping the synthesizers and back to the guitar.
The single features two previously unreleased live recordings that were captured "live and sly during one of the many ZZ Top late nights". The first live song is a cover version of "Stop Breaking Down Blues" by the blues musician Robert Johnson; that song was only played live during the 1996 Continental Safari Tour. The second live song is "Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings", originally from their 1975 album Fandango!. Although released in America in September 1996, it had entered the UK charts in June, when the band were also featured on the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland TV show.
Track listing
Personnel Billy Gibbons – guitar, lead vocals Dusty Hill – bass guitar, backing vocals Frank Beard – drums
Additional personnel James Harman – harmonicaThe International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002 2002- Page 219 James Harman.. ... television, radio, festivals world-wide; Songs for films; Several songs used in TV shows; Plays in every major blues festival world-wide; Played harmonica on ZZ Top single. What's Up With That; Appeared on David Letterman Show, 1997."
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1996) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1996) Position Canada Top Singles (RPM) 88 US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard) 55
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