Commit a Crime

~ Recording by Howlin’ Wolf

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
3.14Commit a Crime3:10Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD3-9332
6.18Commit a Crime3:08Howlin’ WolfThe Complete Recordings 1951–1969Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-06-17
Charly RecordsRED BOX 7
1.18Commit a Crime3:10Howlin’ WolfHis Best, Volume 2Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-07-27
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-12026

Relationships

drums (drum set):Sam Lay (on 1966-04-11)
guitar:Hubert Sumlin (Chicago blues guitarist and singer) (on 1966-04-11)
harmonica and lead vocals:Howlin’ Wolf (on 1966-04-11)
piano:Henry Gray (on 1966-04-11)
tenor saxophone:Eddie Shaw (tenor / alto saxes and harmonica) (on 1966-04-11)
recording of:I’m Leaving You (Commit a Crime) (on 1966-04-11)

I’m Leaving You (Commit a Crime)

lyricist and composer:Chester Arthur Burnett
writer:Chester Burnett
version of:What a Woman