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70th Birthday Concert

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers · 2003

151 min · 19 tracks · blues rock

A jubilant celebration of blues, merging classic tracks with heartfelt performances from seasoned musicians.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • jubilant celebration of musicianship
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for long listening sessions
  • great for communal gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes with heartfelt performances

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer concise track lengths

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of the '70th Birthday Concert' in 2003, John Mayall had already established himself as a pivotal figure in British blues, having founded the Bluesbreakers in the 1960s. This live album captures a momentous occasion, celebrating seven decades of Mayall's influence and artistry within the genre, showcasing both his legacy and enduring relevance.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Grits Ain’t Groceries 5:14
  • 2 Jacksboro Highway 5:30
  • 3 Southside Story 7:50
  • 4 Kids Got the Blues 3:55
  • 5 Dirty Water 8:08
  • 6 Somebody’s Acting Like a Child 8:00
  • 7 Blues for the Lost Days 12:26
  • 8 Walking on Sunset 6:34
  • 9 Oh, Pretty Woman 9:32
  • 10 No Big Hurry 6:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Please Mr Lofton 7:03
  • 2 Hideaway 4:50
  • 3 All Your Love 4:19
  • 4 Have You Heard 18:02
  • 5 Hoochie Coochie Man 6:25
  • 6 I’m Tore Down 5:55
  • 7 It Ain’t Right 6:18
  • 8 California 15:30
  • 9 Talk to Your Daughter 8:57

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