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The 70th Birthday Concert [DVD] [2009]

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  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: Italian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Eagle Rock
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Dec 2008
  • Run Time: 30 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000CGCXP
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 45,560 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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This video documents the life and work of John Mayall, founder of the Bluesbreakers. Included is the only footage known to exist of Mayall performing live in the late 1960s, and tribute is also paid by colleagues including former Bluesbreakers John McVie, Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Aynsley Dunbar.

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John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers - 70th Birthday Concert

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94 of 96 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and emotional performance! 10 Dec 2003
Format:DVD
Words cannot adequately express how much I love this DVD. John Mayall is in excellent form and the Bluesbreakers more than prove themselves as a first-rate band, Buddy Whittington being an exceptionally talented rhythm and lead guitarist. Joe Yuele is a good, solid drummer and the backbone of the band; Hank Van Sickle a sympathetic and feeling bass player and Tom Canning ... what can I say about his playing? The way his fingers just fly across the keyboard is nothing short of stunning.

Then we come to the guest stars themselves:

Mick Taylor is everything we have come to love and expect and more, his tasteful lead guitar interspersed with his exemplary slide work adds a classic touch to the already renowned John Mayall sound and the brig grins coming from the band members show the immense respect everyone has for each other. Then we have the legendary trombone player Chris Barber, who was singlehandedly responsible for bringing over such Blues luminaries as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Muddy Waters and many more.

Then, after 38 years, we have the main course:

John and Eric reunited on the same stage. EC walks on to a standing ovation and it's just the two of them sharing the limelight as they launch into an impromptu boogie woogie number. Emotions are running high as is evidenced by John's watery eyes as he introduces Eric. It's a wonderful occasion. Eric seems to really be in his element and it's not long before he is letting the licks fly and that old EC magic comes flooding out.

This is a brilliant DVD. It is highly recommended for John Mayall fans, EC fans or just fans of Electric Blues in general. The sound is nigh on perfect, it's beautifully and lovingly filmed and there is even a 15 minute interview with John Mayall as well, where he talks about his roots and influences, of Eric, Mick and all of this is infused with his immense love of Blues music.

This disc comes highly recommended.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Clapton is still God!! 8 Dec 2006
By Macca
Format:DVD
This is an excellent DVD - the picture quality, sound and direction are first class.

Staged as a celebration of Mayall's 70th birthday, the gig featured Mick Taylor, Chris Barber and the most famous ex-Bluesbreaker, EC himself.

It's touching to see Clapton's respect and admiration for Mayall - and we owe Mayall a lot for enabling Clapton to take his first steps into the Blues back in the 60s.

Nevertheless Eric's genius still steals the show, it's quite strange watching as its almost like he's trying not to but still can't help doing it!!

Great stuff and the Bluesbreakers are a fantastic blues backing band.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Golden Oldies 7 Jan 2005
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Great stuff and just like sitting in the front row at a Mayall gig which I have done more than once!

I suffer a little bit with the set list, but only because one or two personal favourites were missing. Equally Mick Taylor is no longer quite the guitarman he was, and with Buddy and Eric on good form looks a little lost. A nice piece of history and an excellent quality recording, perhaps almost too clean with a little of the live atmosphere absent?

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5.0 out of 5 stars British Blues at its best
A great DVD from the master of British Blues. The guy looks as if he is really enjoying himself and this comes over in the music. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Farmery
5.0 out of 5 stars mayall's 70th b'day
The BEST music dvd ever!!!!Everybody shines,Clapton takes the challenge from Buddy Whittington and absolutely takes the audience with him(Buddy played brilliantly)YOU LIKE THE... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Josephhawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Been a fan JM since the early 60's when he was just starting out in the London Clubs. Even today those recordings of over 40 years ago sound unrivalled by any British band. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by L. J. Parkes
5.0 out of 5 stars JOHN MAYALL'S 70 but still the great man of the blues
John Mayall known as the godfather of British blues,but I believe he's one of the worlds great bluesmen. Read more
Published on 1 July 2008 by P. Clack
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Bluesbreakers concert, 4 and a half stars!
A great DVD, and seeing John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers live not long after this concert was filmed just helped to reinforce this fact. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2008 by Jonson
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Blues
I've had this 1 day and already into the second full playing. You really don't get this type of performance these days. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2007 by GeeJayBee
5.0 out of 5 stars Mick Taylor still brilliant !
I don't agree with "golden oldies" review entirely!. Sure Mick Taylor is not quite the guitarist he once was. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2006 by H. housler
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