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RANDB 122LP
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Over sixteen fine sounding tracks mostly recorded for BBC radio. Rhythm And Blues explore the roots of UK rock n' roll with two groups fronted by Long John Baldry -- the R&B/soul review that was Steampacket and the jazzy blues of The Hoochie Coochie Men. Also featured are Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, and Eric Burdon. Comes with full credits and extensive sleeve notes. All in excellent sound quality except side two tracks 1, 5, 6 & 7, which are lesser quality.
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RANDB 094CD
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What made Long John Baldry stand out from the British R&B singers in the mid-sixties was the width and depth of his knowledge of the blues. He'd been knocking around the SoHo folk, jazz and skiffle scene since 1955, when as a fourteen-year-old, he first taught himself to play Leadbelly numbers on the guitar. He worked with all the greats of early British R&B: Alexis Korner, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Davey Graham, Cyril Davies, before becoming a frontman himself. Over 46 fine sounding tracks -- mostly recorded for BBC radio -- Rhythm And Blues explore the broadcast material of the first groups led by Baldry; the R&B/soul review that was Steampacket, where he shared vocal duties with Rod Stewart and Julie Driscoll and the jazz 'n' blues of the Hoochie Coochie Men and Bluesology (featuring Elton John on piano). John loved to perform and this album captures him live in what was the most significant part of his career. And he doesn't disappoint. Also features Working Ensemble, Blue Flames, Vernon Girls, Ensemble with Eric Burdon, and Brian Auger & The Trinity.
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