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Long John Baldry, Live on Air 1965 ‐ 1968
“He was slim, wore double‐breasted suits, and at six feet seven inches tall was an imposing presence on the bandstand” ‐ Ian Maclagan.
Long John Baldry played a key role in the growth of the British Rhythm & Blues movement that swept the nation in the wake of jazz and blues. Having shared the stage and recording studios with some of music’s biggest names (Alexis Korner, Rod Stewart, Elton John), Baldry’s husky timbre retained a rare sophisticated understanding and control of his genre combined with an equally rare sense of sartorial style. Although not primarily a songwriter, interpretations rarely bore the impeccable appeal that is Baldry’s signature vocal style, evoking a smoky, deep‐blues voice with a genuine black resonance. Famous for his hit Let The Heartaches Begin, but respected more widely for his invaluable contributions to British blues, these prized sessions highlight an enviable career in the limelight and the birth of British R&B, blues and soul.
London Calling revisits those halcyon days with a key figure from the 1960s British blues era. Featuring fully restored and professionally remastered original broadcasts, presented with background notes and timeline photos.
LONG JOHN BALDRY & THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN 3RD FEBRUARY 1965
1. Men Speak Your Piece (with interview)
2. I’m On To You Baby
3. Turn On Your Love Light
THE STEAM PACKET
28TH SEPTEMBER 1965
4. How Long Will It last (with interview)
5. It’s Alright
7TH JUNE 1966
6. The Drifter (with interview)
7. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
LONG JOHN BALDRY
22ND NOVEMBER 1966
8. Cuckoo (with interview)
9. Turn On Your Love Light
6TH NOVEMBER 1967
10. Morning Dew
11. Let The Heartaches Begin (with interview)
12. Bad Luck Soul
13. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
15TH MAY 1968
14. Mexico
15.Morning of the Carnival
16. Janine
13TH AUGUST 1968
17. Better By Far
18. When The Sun Comes Shining Through (with interview)
19. The Drifter
All tracks performed live on Top of the Pops
GENRE: Blues
BARCODE: 5053792513215
