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John
Mayall at Bath.
6-28-70.
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unique Mayall performance, being the only show played by this one off band
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However, the myth is that this was a scratch band The
projected line-up was initially drummerless, presumably ex Mayall
and Mothers skinsman Aynsley Dunbar stepped
into the drum seat at the last moment |
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So
where was muggins when this was going on, down
the front row ? No way !. I missed this historic event , as I was asleep in
one of the movie tents. Rats!
The tape of the show that I have is initially
of very good quality, but the sound gradually degrades as the volume of the
PA increases. Rick Grech
plays violin on the last two numbers which gives a nice variety to the
sound .Mayall begins the show
with a tribute to the audience for managing to stay awake for his set after
all the traffic jams and foul weather. He then introduces the band and they
launch into Might as well be Raining to the accompaniment
of ironic chuckles from those near the taper - because of course, as usual -
it bloody well was raining!
This
is a good set, around 45 minutes long and the tempo increases at the latter
half of the set with some good jams in the final two numbers, Mayall also delivers
some tasty harp solos and Peter Green is suitably
soulful on the appropriate occasions - although he does not dominate the proceedings
to any extent.
John Mayall- Mouth Harp/guitar/vocal |
Set
list It Might as Well Be Raining, I Might Catch Up With You, No Place to Go, Crazy Woman, My Pretty Girl, What's Wrong Now |