A Hard Road

by John Mayall, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers

Overview

Eric Clapton is usually thought of as John Mayall's most important right-hand man, but the case could also be made for his successor, Peter Green. The future Fleetwood Mac founder leaves a strong stamp on his only album with the Bluesbreakers, singing a few tracks and writing a couple, including the devastating instrumental "Supernatural." Green's use of thick sustain on this track clearly pointed the way to his use of guitar riffs with elongated, slithery tones on Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross" and "Black Magic Woman," as well as anticipating some aspects of Carlos Santana's style. Mayall acquits himself fairly well on this mostly original set (with occasional guest horns), though some of the material is fairly mundane. Highlights include the uncharacteristically rambunctious "Leaping Christine" and the cover of Freddie King's "Someday After a While (You'll Be Sorry)." ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	06/09/2023
Label:	Proper Records / Proper Uk
UPC:	0805520240369
Rank:	6139

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers   Primary Artist
John Mayall   Primary Artist,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards
Paul Butterfield   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
The Bluesbreakers   Primary Artist
Mick Fleetwood   Guest Artist
Aynsley Dunbar   Guest Artist,Drums
Peter Green   Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals
John McVie   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Hughie Flint   Drums
Ray Warleigh   Wind
John Almond   Saxophone
Alan Skidmore   Saxophone

Technical Credits

Sonny Boy Williamson II   Composer
Aynsley Dunbar   Composer
J.B. Lenoir   Composer
Joe Josea   Composer
Joe Bihari   Composer
Elmore James   Composer
Freddie King   Composer
John Mayall   Composer
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers   Performer
Johnny "Guitar" Watson   Composer
Sonny Thompson   Composer
Lionel Hampton   Composer
Peter Green   Composer
Jimmie Lee Robinson   Composer
Marshall Paul   Composer
Mel London   Composer
Otis Rush   Composer
Alex Atkins   Composer
Dan Burley   Composer
Junior Wells   Composer
Willie Cobbs   Composer
James Sims   Composer
John Tracy   Liner Notes
Freddy King   Composer