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Classic 1966 album featuring John McVie (Fleetwood Mac) & Eric Clapton.
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This 1966 landmark album, along with the debut Butterfield Blues Band record that shipped the previous year, launched the blues-rock revolution of the mid-'60s. Eric Clapton, who'd skipped out on the Yardbirds to explore his deep-blues muse, was given every opportunity to shine on flash-guitar numbers like Otis Rush's "All Your Love" and Freddy King's "Hideaway." And Clapton's easy-rolling cover of Robert Johnson's "Ramblin' on My Mind" marked his debut as a lead vocalist. John Mayall may have been overshadowed by his blazing attaché, but he and the Hughie Flint/John McVie rhythm section hold their own throughout. There are better '60s blues albums, but few had greater impact. --Steve Stolder
Robert F.Ketchum
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
Kind of where early rock blues bands got started
ebomeister
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2025
Everybody knows the "Beano" album, which gave rise to Clapton being equated with a guitar wielding rock God. The band on this album includes Mayall on piano, Hammond organ, harmonica, and most vocals; bassist John McVie; drummer Hughie Flint; and Clapton. Clapton's guitar sounds were revolutionary at the time because how it was recorded was never done before. Studio techs never turned up a mic to "11" before, especially for a blasting guitar. The guitar that Eric Clapton used during these sessions was a sunburst 1959 or1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard with two PAF humbucking pickups. Unfortunately the guitar was stolen shortly after the recordings, never to be seen again, but reportedly is in a private collection somewhere on the east coast USA. Clapton had the amp he used modified as well so the sound he generated on this album was very unique due to the guitar involved the jacked up amp, and recording specifics, making it impossible to reconstruct. Recording was much more experimental in the mid to late sixties.....some worked, some didn't. This one not only worked, it revolutionized the rock/blues guitar sound. Mayall, to me, was a bluesman, maybe not the best voice, maybe not the best player ever (although I think his musicianship is excellent)......but most bluesmen were not.....their unique styles, abilities and emotion is what makes them and for me Mayall puts his heart and soul into his music and thats what great bluesmen do. The partnership between Mayall and Clapton didn't last long but they brought out the best in each other and I would say this album is in the top 5 best electric blues albums ever.
KEITH
Reviewed in Australia on September 22, 2024
Truly an icon with guidance by John Mayall this is a must for any blues collector.
Kunde
Reviewed in Germany on August 27, 2024
einfach gut
Peter
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2023
Clapton is god
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2022
I had hopped with age I would grow to like this album. but I am more soured on it then before.
kathleen simpson
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2022
Purchased as a gift. They were super happy.
Fagner Jaques Galvão
Reviewed in Brazil on September 26, 2021
Eric Clapton sempre será o "deus" da guitarra! Esse play é icônico. Comprei por fetiche mesmo heheh.
Sean Petrovic
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2021
Great blues from sixties excellent seller and quick shipping
Mr.JIn
Reviewed in Japan on April 14, 2020
良いわ！
GR
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2019
I have always loved that much of the British Invasion of the 60's was led by bands that followed, learned and loved American blues. John Mayall was a great ambassador, and when he's backed up by Eric Clapton, we have a collection of music that must be treasured.
Charles
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2018
Classic Eric Clapton ! A must for blues fans ! Screaming CD was great . It arrived before it was due !
Russcoe
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2018
This is an amazing album that should be in every blues or classic rock lover's collection. This is also an excellent pressing with the added bonus of an mp3 download card included for both stereo and mono versions.
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