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70th Birthday Concert
by: John Mayall

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5034504124622
Format: Live
Label: Eagle
Manufacturer: Eagle
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Eagle
Release Date: November 10, 2003
Studio: Eagle
Sales Rank: 56879

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Editorial Review:

Album Review:
Though almost always well-intentioned, events like this usually don't pan out on record, let alone on DVD. Thankfully, this is not one of those occasions. John Mayall in his 70th Birthday Concert is as spry, ferocious, and on top of his game as ever. There is nothing tired about the presentation or the performances. Mayall's own umpteenth version of the Bluesbreakers is yet another example of his uncanny ability to pick the right cats for the job. They play with plenty of fire, brilliant musicianship, and taste. There are two discs in this package encompassing 19 cuts. The show broke down as follows: the bland play two burning tracks on their own--"Grits Ain't Groceries" and "Jacksboro Highway,"--before Mayall joins them for three, including a stunning rendition of "Dirty Water." Mayall then invites Mick Taylor to the stage for no less than four cuts--two of which are "Blues for the Lost Days," and "Oh Pretty Woman." But it gets better. Eric Clapton and Chris Barber join the Bluesbreakers for seven cuts--"Hideaway" (what else?), and a beautiful duet performance of "No Big Hurry" between Eric and John. Both Clapton and Taylor are in hungry, fine form, and hold nothing back. The last finale features Taylor and Clapton, and is a guitar orgy, as one would expect. What it all adds up to, however, is a stinging, overdriven performance of modern electric blues by a master bandleader who shows no signs of slowing down physically, and most importantly, creatively. Highly recommended. --Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- brilliant
I got this double cd in a supermarket sale (!) almost for free, and it is one of my favourites for the moment. Contrary to the previous reviewer, I think Mayall's voice is quite good and distinctive, he is just great at 70 years old. What IS true is the comparatively poor performance of Mick Taylor, really not up to his fame. Even if Clapton is unexplainably short changed in the mixing (still worse on the DVD !!), his solos are quite good and he did not disappoint me at all. While Buddy stands his ... Read More

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- Hasn't left my CD player!
A fantastic concert of the blues by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, with some top-notch help from his friends, namely Eric Clapton (on top form, as per usual), Mick Taylor (still playing like there's no tomorrow) and Chris Barber on the Trombone. There isn't a weak track on here, and something for everyone, whether they are a blues aficionado or newcomer.

If in any doubt, buy it, it will not be a decision you'll regret. Feeling a little down? lie back in a comfortable sofa, pour yourself ... Read More

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- Sometimes the Blues ain't sad!!
It's always a plesure to listen to John Mayall and his freinds. Even though Mayall's voice, at the age of 70, is becomming a little rusty this 2cd set is 2,5 hour of pure joy. You can actually hear that every single one of the musicians has one hell of a time on stage, and I think that thats, what this cd is all about. The Joy of blues!!!
Buy it and fell like you have been there yourself.

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- John Mayall and Friends- a reunion in 2003 in Liverpool
I went to the gig. Wow. What a concert. First of all John Mayall warmed up the audience with a few of his songs, then he invited Mick Taylor on stage for a few tracks, then Eric Clapton came on and did a few of the old numbers last done in 1966. What a night. You must buy this CD . I recommend it.

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