

Two CD release, a reissue of the long unavailable album from the British Blues icon, originally released in 1973. Ten Years Are Gone was recorded at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles and, like its predecessors Jazz Blues Fusion and Moving On, it featured Freddy Robinson on guitar and Blue Mitchell on trumpet. For the first time on CD, this sought after John Mayall album is available, endorsed a by John himself, who has contributed a new interview for the notes. 14 tracks. Lemon. Review: ROOTS Music done right - This is the album that I play when I am attempting to give my nephews and nieces an understanding of the 70's music. This is such a good album that it would definitely be on that proverbial island with me. John Mayall was the root for Clapton, Page, Beck, et. al. The youngsters used to just shake their heads, but here lately, they are saying that they sort of understand the lineage of some of the music they are listening to today. Review: One of the greatest - One of the greatest white blues guys ever. John Mayall and Johnny Winter: better than any one else. Enjoy the violin of Don Sugarcane Harris on this album: wonderful stuff, one of the best things I've ever heard in the blues. Great sound. I am not so fond of electric or white blues, prefer the accoustic black stuff, but I adore John and Johnny. A must have.
| ASIN | B001S29PFK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #268,352 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #279 in Harmonica Blues #1,221 in British Invasion Rock #2,163 in Electric Blues |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (56) |
| Date First Available | February 28, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Label | Lemon Records Uk |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Lemon Records Uk |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Original Release Date | 2009 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.55 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches; 3.88 ounces |
B**E
ROOTS Music done right
This is the album that I play when I am attempting to give my nephews and nieces an understanding of the 70's music. This is such a good album that it would definitely be on that proverbial island with me. John Mayall was the root for Clapton, Page, Beck, et. al. The youngsters used to just shake their heads, but here lately, they are saying that they sort of understand the lineage of some of the music they are listening to today.
P**E
One of the greatest
One of the greatest white blues guys ever. John Mayall and Johnny Winter: better than any one else. Enjoy the violin of Don Sugarcane Harris on this album: wonderful stuff, one of the best things I've ever heard in the blues. Great sound. I am not so fond of electric or white blues, prefer the accoustic black stuff, but I adore John and Johnny. A must have.
M**.
One Of The Best!
I Bought This Great Album Back In 1973 When It First Came Out And Still Have That Original Album.I Assumed It Would Come Back In The Different Formats That Emerged Since 1973.Boy Was I Wrong!It Took 36 Long Years To Come Back!!Get It Now,It Sounds Great And Looks Great!One Of His Best Works!
J**O
Four Stars
Satisfied.
D**W
Mayall is always great. Every album thru all the years has an ...
Mayall is always great. Every album thru all the years has an individual & unique sound. Love the ol' guy!! Bare Wires & Laurel Canyon are still my faves!
R**G
glad i waited got it in cd and paid a ...
had bought this in albumin the 70's wore it out rebought it several times . still have it in an old party worn album been looking for it in cd for ever. found it a couple years ago over seas for way to much. glad i waited got it in cd and paid a fair price.
S**P
Uneven offering from Mayall
Overall, this is not a bad set, but it suffers primarily from its live half (disc 2). While there are moments of interest in the live recordings, they are for the most part boring. The studio disc is what makes this collection worthwhile. Mayall once again rounded up some top notch musicians; among them, Freddie Robinson and Sugarcane Harris. They shine on this. My favorite track by far is "Good Looking Stranger" which the liner notes explains was the result of a drunk Mayall. This "drunken" take was so enjoyable that the "proper" vocal take never saw the light of day (as indicated by Mayall himself in the liner notes). If you're a Mayall completist like me then you'll want this. Otherwise, if you're just a causal Mayall fan, go with one of the many compilations out there.
B**N
California Campground...
I had this album in the 70's when I was in my teens. I haven't reaquired all the music I had in those days, but this is a keeper, it grew on me. Some say it's uneven, I don't agree, It's all good casual jammin' to me.
B**Z
Klasse Album
R**I
Un doppio CD tutto da godere nella perfetta tradizione di uno dei migliori periodi di JM. Lungo la scia di Jazz Blues Fusion e Moving on, questo doppio CD presenta delle esecuzioni straordinarie in cui solisti come Blue Mitchell (tromba), Freddy Robinson (chitarra), Keff Hartley (batteria), Victor Gaskin (contrabbasso), Sugarcane Harris (violino elettrico), Red Holloway Sax tenore, alto e flauto) e lo stesso JM danno il massimo di se stessi. Il primo CD in studio vede pezzi in cui gli assoli spiccano per la loro vivace esecuzione, oltre alla performance leggermente sotto l'effetto dell'alcool da parte di JM in Good Looking Stranger!. Il secondo dal vivo alla Academy of Music con la lunga Dark of the Night in cui Keff Hartley stupisce con il stile inconfondibile davvero accattivante. Inutile dire che JM e' grandioso in ogni pezzo anche con assoli all'armonica davvero indimenticabili. Un doppio CD in cui JM svolta pagina stilistica appoggiandosi a strumentisti straordinari.
D**C
What an inspiration not only for British blues scene but for USA jazz/blues musicians as well
H**T
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G**A
dopo tanti album di successo di blues qui si ha una flessione,ma è sempre mayall.
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