| | |  | BLUES MUSIC | Home » » John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Friends - 70th Birthday Concert (Collectors' Edition) | | | | | | | Description: | | It's a warm summer's Saturday night, July 19, 2003 in Liverpool England and the eager audience patiently waits. In celebration of John Mayall's 70th birthday and for the benefit of UNICEF's fight against child exploitation, The Bluesbreakers (TOM CANNING, HANK VAN SICKLE, JO YUELE AND BUDDY WHITTINGTON) kick off with "Jacksboro Highway." After a few more numbers the place erupts as John Mayall appears to a standing ovation. The Godfather of British Blues has arrived and straight away he's playing fantastic harmonica and keyboards. Then (and after 38 years since they first played together) the "friends" and soul mates are reunited to a tumultuous reception as ERIC CLAPTON appears on stage. Joining them is MICK TAYLOR and British Blues pioneer, CHRIS BARBERAS as they blast through nearly 21/2 hours of stunning blues. From blues standards to classics from the "Beano" album and on to contemporary Bluesbreakers material, an ecstatic Liverpool crowd laps up one of the finest nights of blues this millennium. Track Listing (CD):
1. Dirty Water
2. Walking on Sunset
3. Please Mr. Lofton (w/ Eric Clapton)
4. Hideaway (w/ Eric Clapton & Chris Barber)
5. Have You Heard (w/ Eric Clapton & Chris Barber)
6. It Ain't Right
7. California
8. Talk To Your Daughter (w/ Mick Taylor & Eric Clapton) Track Listing (DVD):
1. Grits Ain't Groceries
2. Jacksboro Highway
3. Southside Story
4. Kids Got The Blues
5. Dirty Water
6. Somebody's Acting Like A Child
7. Blues For The Lost Days
8. Walking On the Sunset
9. Oh, Pretty Woman
10. No Big Hurry
11. Please Mr. Lofton
12. Hideaway
13. All Your Love
14. Have You Heard
15. Hoochie Coochie Man (w/ Eric Clapton vocal)
16. I'm Tore Down (w/ Eric Clapton vocal)
17. It Ain't Right
18. California
19. Talk To Your Daughter | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| John Mayall, Mick Taylor, Tom Canning, Eric Clapton, Chris Barber | | Format:
| Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 2 | | Studio:
| Eagle Rock Ent | | Run Time:
| 137 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| November 09, 2004 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
Double Your PleasureSep 19, 2005
By Kurt Harding
"bon vivant"
If there ever was an "essential" John Mayall DVD, then the 70th Birthday Concert (Collector's Edition) has to be it. When I threw this in for the first time after it arrived, I sat transfixed as I took in the spectacular extravaganza that Mayall's birthday occasioned. Not only is his current lineup on hand, but a couple of alumni from past incarnations of the Bluesbreakers join in to make this DVD one to remember.
For me, the highlights are Southside Story, Dirty Water, Blues For The Lost Days, Walking On Sunset, Oh Pretty Woman, Hideaway, All Your Love, Have You Heard, and I'm Tore Down.
Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor return to contribute some guitar pyrotechnics, but long-time Mayall guitarist Buddy Whittington more than holds his own. Joe Yuele shows the world why he has been Mayall's drummer for so many years with his faultless play and Tom Canning turns in inspired performances on organ and piano. And what about Mayall himself? Well, he can play so many instruments and with such virtuosity, its hard to say what he's best at. The songs covered range from ones originally done in the sixties to some recorded in the last five years. The way everything came together so seamlessly, you'd think these guys had rehearsed this for months!
I recommend the Collector's Edition over the straight DVD. For a couple bucks extra, you double your pleasure. With the Collector's Edition, you get an abbreviated version of the concert on CD that you can listen to anytime you can't get to your big screen. It makes great cruising music. My favorites on the CD are Dirty Water, Walking On Sunset, Hideaway, Have You Heard, plus a real bonus that isn't on the concert DVD; a fine rendition of California
This is going to remain high in my rotation at home and on the road for months. If you like the music of John Mayall, then you should be thrilled by the way it comes alive here. Order it now!
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Interesting concept, well implementedFeb 14, 2008
By Steven A. Peterson
Interesting concept. John Mayall celebrates his 70th birthday with the Bluesbreakers and friends. Does it work? Breathe a sigh of relief, it does work.
Joining Mayall are Mick Taylor and Eric Clapton as well as Chris Barber. This is actually an interesting product. There is a DVD of the concert, featuring 16 cuts--plus a CD with 7 songs on it. The DVD also features an interview with Mayall.
But it's the music that one is looking for. The DVD begins with "Southside Story," featuring Mayall playing the harmonica extremely well and still in pretty good voice at age 70. The backing band does its work well and plays nicely.
"Oh, Pretty Woman" is also well done. Mayall, on this piece, plays keyboard as well as providing vocals. Mick Taylor joins the Bluesbreakers on guitar and provides some hot playing. The horn section provides good backing sound.
"Hoochie Coochie Man" is one of the great blues songs. Mayall sticks with harmonica and keyboard, with Eric Clapton providing vocals and great guitar licks. The band provides excellent backing. This is genuinely good blues. Mayall's harmonica sings and Clapton is Clapton.
Finally, "Talk to Your Daughter." Taylor and Clapton play together, with the Bluesbreakers' guitarist joining in. A nice wall of guitar sound! Mayall sings and adds guitar work of his own.
All in all, a satisfying concert. This set has some nice extras and will be attractive to Mayall fans.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
a real sleeperNov 14, 2004
By Roy Antonutti
This dvd turned out to be one of my favorites in my collection,and I have many.John Mayall is truly a blues legend and a man of many talents.If your a blues fan, you will enjoy this one.Great sound,good camera work and great selection of songs.This is a keeper.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Too good to give awayJan 15, 2007
By Linda McVarish
I purchased this dvd as a Xmas gift for my sister, who grew up loving John Mayall et al, but it was so outstanding we couldn't bear to part with it. Sorry, Jan.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Blues DVD!!Jan 25, 2008
By Dale
"Dale"
I LOVE this DVD! I mostly listen to the Guitar players, being a player myself. Having Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, and Buddy Whittington on one DVD is amazing. Eric Clapton's reputation speaks for itself, of course. But I was amazed that Mick Taylor was such a "Blues Guy". I remember him from the Rolling Stones, but I had no idea he was such a great Blues player. Buddy Whittington's chops amazed me also, he actually had some better chops than the other 2 guys. Any "Blues Lover" should buy this DVD without thinking twice!
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