John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers-With Eric Clapton (1966)

Considered as a classic among blues rock classics of all time, this sound adventure that had John Mayall as its main protagonist, is located as a cult work in the history of contemporary music and we can value it as a basic album in the discography of lovers of blues in general.
"Blues Breakers John Mayall With Eric Clapton", was published in England in 1966 and produced by Mike Vernon. A special mention deserves the impeccable recording by the record label Decca Records.
And of course, we will highlight the unmatched quality that the unforgettable members of the Blues Breakers had at that time, led by the godfather of white blues John Mayall, followed by Eric Clapton on guitar, a splendid John Mcvie (later bassist of Fleetwood Mac ) and resounding drummer Hughie Flint.
After working with The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton leaves the band because he sees in it a more commercial and pop orientation than in the beginning. Clapton was much more purist and was influenced after recording with the harmonica player Sonny Boy Willianson II, since he had collaborated with other blues legends.
Around the age of 20, Clapton had been playing at an excellent level for a long time and thanks to John Mayall, he would mature as a magnificent blues guitarist and even as a composer and singer, demonstrating a lot of maturity.
This group would record only this spectacular album, but as a result of it, they never lost touch, they coincided in numerous collaborations over time, which were essential to cover even more glory.
The original version includes 12 songs, several of them are anthological versions belonging to musicians such as Robert Johnson, Otis Rush, Freddie King or Ray Charles.
They open with a great "All Your Love" and they will no longer let you escape with that priceless gem that is "Hide Away", a tremendous instrumental property owned by Freddie King. They continue with three of Mayall's best classics "Little Girl", "Another Man" and "Double Crossing Time".
Fantastic the "What´d I Say" by Ray Charles, also monumental "Parchman Farm", which marks a frenetic rhythm of harmonica, to move to an emotional "Have You Heard". The magic influence of the blues myth par excellence, Robert Johnson, can be felt with "Ramblin´ on My Mind". Clapton and Mayall are thoroughly employed in the "Steppin Out", wrapped by a good section of winds. And what better way to end with that rough diamond that is "It Ain´t Right" by Little Walter.
This concludes this essential blues rock album, made by young musicians of great virtuosity and proven experience, with Mayall as conductor, a Clapton improvising and bringing out a clear and direct sound to his Les Paul guitar, a masterful John Mcvie on bass and a forceful Hughie Flint on drums.