Alvin Lee

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edited January 2012 in Music & Movies
A while back a friend had mentioned the Alvin Lee CD "Pure Blues" to me telling me that it had some really good reviews. The other thread about "A Space in Time" release made me start thinking about the Pure Blues release , so I went ahead and ordered it. I haven't received my copy yet, does anyone own it or have any comments ? While I was on Amazon I was also tempted to pick up the CD "Alvin Lee in Tennesee". Likewise does anyone own this one ? Thanks in advance for commentary. Cheers. :cool:
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited July 2011
    I own pure blues, and love it, you cant compare it to a space in time, as it covers blues he has done with TYA, and some of his solo stuff, another good one is the Road to Freedom, and Pumping Iron. Pure Blues is one I have not listened to in a while but will have to now, enjoy your copy.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited July 2011
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    I own pure blues, and love it, you cant compare it to a space in time

    Agreed, different animals. I honestly thought more folks would be chiming in here. Anyway, can't wait to listen. Cheers. :cool:
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2011
    I'm an older AL fan,, from the "Crickelwood Green" days,,and after ASIT I pretty much lost track of Alvin,,let us know your thoughs when you've have time to listen to Real Blues,,one of his/their more notable performances just my .02 here,,was "I'm going home",,,which was played/showcased at Woodstock.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited July 2011
    George - Now that you mention it, also in my queue of things to watch is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock Director's Cut. I would have to say Woodstock was arguably Alvin's defining moment. Not to mention the memorable moments provided by Santana and Hendrix. :cool:
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2011
    he,he,,guess I'm showing my age,, Pure Blues--let us know.:smile:
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  • kefranklin
    kefranklin Posts: 141
    edited July 2011
    Ill have to check this one out since I haven't heard any Alvin recordings since the mid seventies. Another defining moment of Woodstock to me was the Canned Heat performance. Those guys could flat out boogie.
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  • decal
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    edited July 2011
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    On the Road to Freedom is the 1973 album by Alvin Lee and Mylon LeFevre. Guest musicians include George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Mick Fleetwood, and Ron Wood. It was recorded at George Harrison's studio . Highly recommended.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2011
    Yep-- I remember that one--actually-- truth be told,, Mylon lived down the street from us--and his family "The Singing LeFevre's"--Southern Gospel-- they had their own bus too.
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    edited July 2011
    decal wrote: »
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    On the Road to Freedom is the 1973 album by Alvin Lee and Mylon LeFevre. Guest musicians include George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Mick Fleetwood, and Ron Wood. It was recorded at George Harrison's studio . Highly recommended.

    Definitely will look into this. I am guessing this is only available on vinyl. When you said George Harrison, you said the magic words. Thanks. Cheers. :cool:
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2011
    Never heard "On the Road to Freedom". I will have to give it a listen. I never knew Alvin Lee worked with Harrison, Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Rebob. This should be an interestinh listen.

    Also, let's not forget the performances by The Who and Sly and the Family Stone at Woodstock.:smile: But, as stated the Santana and Hendrix performances were spectacular as well.

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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited August 2011
    decal wrote: »
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    On the Road to Freedom is the 1973 album by Alvin Lee and Mylon LeFevre. Guest musicians include George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Mick Fleetwood, and Ron Wood. It was recorded at George Harrison's studio . Highly recommended.

    Found out yesterday that this is available on Amazon for about 7 bucks. Definitely will take a chance on it. Thanks. :cool:
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited August 2011
    Thanks for the info,guys.I've got "Pure Blues" sitting in my cart on Amazon.

    Check this new cd out,just got it:"Heroes of Woodstock" Commemorative Album on the Fuel label.

    3 cuts by TYA....3 Canned Heat....2 Mountain...3 Big Brother/Janis J......1 Edgar Winter.Good remaster,too

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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited January 2012
    decal wrote: »
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    On the Road to Freedom is the 1973 album by Alvin Lee and Mylon LeFevre. Guest musicians include George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Mick Fleetwood, and Ron Wood. It was recorded at George Harrison's studio . Highly recommended.

    Picked up On the Road to Freedom along with the CD Alvin Lee in Tennessee with some Amazon Christmas gift cards. I have to say after reading the liner notes it looked like an all star cast. After listening I wasn't too impressed, I thought the songs were a little flat. I liked the "Tennessee" album a lot more. Definitely old school boogie, R&B and rockabilly. Nothing too serious just a lot of fun tunes done up with some real nice Hammond B-3 and minimalist guitar work. Very nice. :cool:
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited January 2012
    So how did you like pure blues?
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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited January 2012
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    So how did you like pure blues?

    Can't believe I forgot to comment on that. I'll need to go back and re-listen since its been a while. :cool:
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