John Mayall Blues From Laurel Canyon

Release date:
July 7, 2023
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Following the breakup of The Bluesbreakers in 1968, Mayall took a three week break in LA, and it proved an eye- opener for him. As a result, Blues From Laurel Canyon was a concept album of sorts, a view of a Brit Abroad at a time when it wasn't de rigueur to travel. 2401 especially is an incredible confection - acknowledging Cream, foreseeing Led Zeppelin; Mick Taylor's slide guitar would soon be heard in the Rolling Stones. For Tomorrow is a nine- minute blues- rock tour de force. This re- issue faithfully replicates the original 1968 Decca Records UK stereo release with gatefold sleeve and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.

Tracklist:
  • 1. Vacation
  • 2. Walking on Sunset
  • 3. Laurel Canyon Home
  • 4. 2401
  • 5. Ready to Ride
  • 6. Medicine Man
  • 7. Somebody's Acting Like a Child
  • 8. The Bear
  • 9. Miss James
  • 10. First Time Alone
  • 11. Long Gone Midnight
  • 12. Fly Tomorrow