Brit blues legend Baldry recorded this live album during his 1999 European tour on a Hamburg stop. During the '60s blues resurgence, Baldry has musicians such as Charlie Watts, Rod Stewart, and Jack Bruce pass through his bands. His sound still echoes the tough, power blues that led to the development of such groups as Cream and Led Zeppelin. Baldry chooses to do much of his classic material while leading the group from his 12-string acoustic guitar. Long John is a potent, gravel-voiced blues man. His tough, exaggerated blues-rock is guaranteed to wow a crowd. Capturing this in a live setting makes for an excellent document of Long John's time-tested talent. An added bonus is a shining new star on the blues scene and new member to Baldry's trio, guitarist Matt Taylor. (by Tom Schulte)
Personnel:
Long John Baldry (vocals, 12 string guitar)
Butch Coutler (harmonica, guitar)
Matt Taylor (guitar, vocals)
Tracklist:
01. Good Morning Blues (Leadbelly/Lomax) 5:28
02. Who Back Buck (Traditional) 2:40
03. Back Water Blues (Traditional) 7:47
04. Morning Dew (Dobson/Rose) 4:14
05. Black Girl (Traditional) 3:22
06. It Ain't Easy (Davies) 4:17
07. Burn Down The Cornfield (Newman) 5:58
08. Moon Dance In Tajikistan (Coulter) 4:15
09. Walk On (McGhee) 5:54
10. Can't Keep From Crying Some Time (Traditional) 2:22
11. Maggie Bell (Baldery) 3:33
12. Blue Valentine (Waits) 5:55
13. Midnight In New Orleans (O´Connel) 4:32
14. Flying (Lane/Stewart/Wood) 6:05
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