So Long The Blues Band

• 1 Hard Times Killing Floor 04:18
• 2 Sweet Sweet Girl 03:33
• 3 Tough Times 03:18
• 4 Hoggin' 03:57
• 5 Don't Let It Be You 02:41
• 6 Them Ol' Crossroads Blues 05:06
• 7 Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down 03:36
• 8 Midnight Bus 04:32
• 9 To Love Somebody 04:32
• 10 Something You Heard 05:21
• 11 Bring on the Blues 04:53
• 12 Ti Fi Une Grande Dame Maintenant (Big Girl) 02:30
• 13 Come on Give Me Some Blues 04:26
• 14 My Love Made You Wrong 05:37
• 15 Tough Love 03:48
• 16 Tick Tock 03:25
• Total Runtime 01:05:33

Info for So Long

When the Blues Band got together in 1979, they caused a sensation that astonished both the group and the record industry. Fans flocked to hear Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Dave Kelly, Gary Fletcher, Rob Townsend and friends playing R&B with all the enthusiasm inherited from their days together with Manfred Mann in the 60s. Almost four decades on and 25 albums later, the Blues Band are acknowledged as being among the very finest purveyors of R&B. Repertoire Records are excited to announce the release of the Blues Band’s new and final studio album – So Long.

Featuring vocals from Gary Fletcher, Paul Jones, Dave Kelly and Tom McGuinness, along with performances from a host of famous faces on the blues scene including Zoot Money, Albert Lee and Steve Simpson, So Long offers 16 must-listen tracks for blues fans. Comprising a mixture of original material written by the band such as ‘Tough Times’, ‘Don’t Let It Be You’ and ‘Come On Give Me Some Blues’, plus a cover of the Bee Gees classic ‘To Love Somebody’, this album is a fitting swansong celebrating the musical genius of a true Blues Band. Is it So Long or just adieu? Only time will tell.

Gary Fletcher, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, electric piano, organ, lead vocals (5, 14)
Paul Jones, harmonica, lead vocals (2, 4, 7, 10, 13, 15)
Dave Kelly, acoustic-, electric-, slide- & wah wah guitars, lead vocals (1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 16)
Tom McGuinness, acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, lead vocals (8, 11)
Rob Townsend, drums
Additional musicians:
Albert Lee, guitar (12)
Ben Waters, piano (2, 4, 12, 13)
Bob Hall, piano (3, 9)
Zoot Money, organ (3, 9)
Steve Simpson, violin (12)
Hughie Flint, bodhran (12)
Jon Pelusa, background vocals (9)
Nola Jesup, background vocals (9)
Jane Spoul, background vocals (9)

The Blues Band
is a British blues band formed in 1979 by Paul Jones, former lead vocalist and harmonica player with Manfred Mann, and guitarist Tom McGuinness also of Manfred Mann and The Roosters. The band’s first line-up also included bassist Gary Fletcher, slide-guitarist Dave Kelly who had previously played with The John Dummer Band, Howling Wolf and John Lee Hooker and drummer Hughie Flint, of John Mayall's Blues Breakers and McGuinness Flint, the band he formed with Tom McGuinness. In 1982 Flint left and was replaced by former Family drummer Rob Townsend.

PAUL JONES (Vocals, Harp) was a founding member of MANFRED MANN, one of the most succesful british bands in the '60s. Late 1979 Paul Jones decided to start a band of his own, now known as the BLUES BAND. The band members today: Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend, Dave Kelly and Gary Fletcher.

TOM MCGUINNESS (Guitar) started his musical career in the early '60s as well. His first band, THE ROOSTERS, counted a young ERIC BURDON among its members. In 1965 McGuinness also joined MANFRED MANN. He stayed on until 1969, playing an important role in the band landing several hits with DYLAN covers ("With God On Our Side", "Just Like A Woman", "Mighty Quinn"), through his guitar arrangements. In the early '70s he started MCGUINNESS FLINT, and was an active songwriter and producer before taking up PAULs offer to co-found the BLUES BAND.

ROB TOWNSHEND (Drums) is one of the most experienced Rhythm and Blues drummers in the UK. Among others he played in FAMILY with the singer ROGER CHAPMAN.

DAVE KELLY (Slide Guitar, Vocals) started out touring folk clubs with an acoustic guitar. Later he played in his own band together with his sister JO ANN, and developed into one of the most renowned slide guitarists in the UK. As co-vocalist and (obviously) as slide guitarist he is the perfect complement to PAUL and TOM in the BLUES BAND.

GARY FLETCHER (Bass) is the youngest member of the band. His musical track record may not reach as far back as that of his partners, but together with ROB he lays a very solid and dynamic rhythm foundation for the BLUES BAND.

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