John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers: The 1982 Reunion Concert – Iconic Blues Performance on CD

Product Details

Creative Title

• Title: "John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers: The 1982 Reunion Concert – A Timeless Live Blues Reunion"
• Format: CD, Album
• UPC: 4009910439326
• Label: Repertoire Records (Catalog No. REP 4393-WY)
• Release Date: 1994
• Genre: Blues
• Total Duration: 55:57 minutes

Overview

English Overview

Relive the electric energy of John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers' legendary 1982 reunion concert, captured in this unreleased live recording from Washington D.C.'s Wax Museum. Featuring blues icon John Mayall on vocals, harmonica, guitar, piano, and organ, alongside former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, bassist John McVie, and drummer Colin Allen, this album delivers a raw, authentic blues experience. With 11 tracks spanning heartfelt ballads to high-energy jams, it showcases Mayall's signature style and the band's chemistry, drawing from influences like Chicago blues and rock. Recorded on June 17, 1982, this 1994 release highlights the enduring appeal of blues music, making it a must-have for fans seeking emotional depth and musical virtuosity in a live setting.

Product Features

Format and Compatibility

• Format: Standard CD, compatible with all CD players, offering stereo sound
• Audio Quality: Remastered for clarity, with a total runtime of 55:57 minutes; features high-fidelity audio from the original live recording

Performance and Content Details

• Key Performers:
  • John Mayall – Vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano, organ
  • Mick Taylor – Guitar
  • John McVie – Bass
  • Colin Allen – Drums
• Production Credits: Engineered by David Hewitt, with remix engineering by John Hoier and remastering by Frank Gryner; photography by Maggie Mayall
• Recording Info: Captured live on June 17, 1982, at the Wax Museum in Washington D.C., and released under license from John Mayall in 1994

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

• Reunion Significance: This concert reunited Mayall with key Bluesbreakers members, including Mick Taylor, who gained fame with The Rolling Stones, creating a blend of blues and rock that epitomizes the band's influence on British blues. The performance, recorded in 1982 but released in 1994, highlights Mayall's role as a blues incubator, nurturing talents like Eric Clapton and Peter Green in earlier lineups.
• Live Energy Captured: The album's tracks, such as "Room To Move," demonstrate Mayall's improvisational prowess, with the live setting adding spontaneity and raw emotion, making it a collector's item for blues enthusiasts.
• Historical Context: Mayall's Bluesbreakers have been pivotal in shaping the British blues scene, with this reunion concert showcasing their legacy, including McVie's contributions to Fleetwood Mac and Taylor's guitar work. The 1982 event, previously unreleased, preserves a moment of blues history, emphasizing themes of perseverance and musical evolution.

Track Listing

1. Hard Times Again – 4:55 (Written by Mayall)
2. You Never Can Be Trusted – 3:59 (Written by Mayall)
3. Howlin' Moon – 4:14 (Written by Mayall)
4. Ridin' On The Santa Fe – 3:35 (Written by Mayall)
5. I Should Know Better – 5:25 (Written by Mayall/Taylor)
6. My Time After Awhile – 5:26 (Written by Geddins/Badger)
7. She Can Do It – 3:51 (Written by Mayall)
8. Lookin' For Willie – 9:29 (Written by Mayall)
9. Room To Move – 6:58 (Written by Mayall)
10. Get Me Some Dollars – 4:53 (Written by Mayall)
11. Have You Heard – 7:35 (Written by Mayall)

Publishers

• Published by: Repertoire Records
• License and Rights: Made under license from John Mayall; phonographic and copyright held by Repertoire Records in 1994; remastered at The Clubhouse in Burbank
• Distribution: Internationally represented; for more information, visit related music sites or contact the label

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