A Special Life - CD

John Mayall: A Special Life version on CD in Standard edition. This particular edition was published in USA in publishing company Forty Below Records on 23. June 2014.

British blues legend John Mayall returns with a new album "A Special Life"! As 2013 drew to a close and his 80th birthday was just weeks away, the godfather of British blues John Mayall quietly entered a studio in North Hollywood to record new songs with his band, featuring a guest named C. J. Chenier and co-producer/engineer Eric Corn. And he returned with the most beautiful and personal recording of his career, the new album "A Special Life". The album is yet another testament to John Mayall's boundless talent, incredible vitality and ever-dynamic personality. Along with his excellent band, he returns to his roots to release an eclectic album that is blues-centric, but also draws from rock and Americana genres. The album features three new songs written by John, as well as a song by band members Greg Rzabo and Rocky Athas. They are joined by favorite blues greats including Albert King and Jimmy Rogers. C. J. Chenier joined them on several tracks, adding another exciting dimension to the band with his vocals and accordion. "A Special Life" is John Mayall's first studio album in five years, a period when the chemistry in the band became very deep. It's an instant classic! Product Information As 2013 drew to a close and his 80th birthday was just weeks away, the godfather of British blues stepped in with his band, special guest C. J. Chenier and co-producer and engineer Eric Corn, quietly entered the studio in North Hollywood. He left with one of the best and most personal records of his career, "A Special Life." This new album is further evidence of John's limitless talent, vitality and ever dynamic personality. Along with his great band, he returns to his roots and delivers an eclectic album that is blues-centric, but also has detours into rock and Americana. The album features three new songs from the pen of John and one each from band members Greg Rzabo and Rocky Athas, as well as blues favorites from some of the greats, including Albert King and Jimmy Rogers. C. On several tracks (including one written by his father), J. Chenier joined in, adding another exciting dimension with his vocals and accordion. This is John's first studio album in five years, during which time the chemistry in the band has deepened greatly. It's an instant classic! Review "On the occasion of his 80th birthday, the veteran of British blues indulged in a few days in the studio and recorded eleven tracks with his current band, almost all in the classic twelve-bar setting." (Good Times, June/July 2014) "... powerful, authentic, good." (Audio, August 2014) "In 2013, John Mayall celebrated his 80th birthday. No problem, the 'godfather of British blues' is still in good spirits. (...) His voice still carries every song and he sounds mature in the genre." (stereoplay, July 2014)

Album can be classified in the genre Blues. Special Edition.