C.C.S. (album)

C.C.S. is the debut album by the British blues-rock band C.C.S., released in 1970. The album's full title is often rendered as "C.C.S. (Alexis Korner's CCS)" to acknowledge the band's founder, blues musician Alexis Korner. The album is notable for its instrumental covers of well-known songs, showcasing a big-band, brass-heavy sound blended with rock and blues elements. Key tracks include the hit single "Whole Lotta Love" (a Led Zeppelin cover), which became the band's signature tune, and other covers such as "Boom Boom" (John Lee Hooker) and "Walking." The album was a commercial success, particularly in Europe, and helped establish C.C.S. as a prominent act in the early 1970s music scene. The album's sound, characterized by its powerful brass arrangements and driving rhythms, was frequently used as theme music for various television programs and sporting events.