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John Mayall — Television Eye
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SavetheTuna
(Water/Oil Front Property, Florida, USA)
Posted: Jul 06, 2010 - 20:51
 
Just takes you away from this world..................

sdn
(Philadelphia)
Posted: May 04, 2010 - 07:36
 
Nice music —- but the extended jibber-jabber tv crap at the end is awful.  I imagine they put that there to make some sort of point, but it winds up just being annoying.

kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto)
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 - 17:06
 
 Poacher wrote:

Not really. . . I own a TV that I run iTunes through at home and watch movies on and occasionally play BBC programs that interest me via their online replay service. (I don't own cable, or even have a TV arial!) What I was really referring to is that I have opted out of having commercials played to me and decide what I want to watch. Of course, this has only really become possible recently with decent broadband connections. 

Another advantage of course is living in the UK where one can still view high quality commercial free BBC (long may it last!). 

As a result, the amount of advertising I am subjected to is a tiny fraction of what an average person gets in their face. This includes not reading printed media as much as possible. . . and my life is far better for it. 
 
Good for you, poacher!  I threw out my old (non-cable) TV when I moved a couple of years ago and after 2 months, I didn't miss it. It's amazing how much time it can waste and it can be a really monkey on your back.  (Sorry if I sound like the guy in the Onion!)

Oh, by the way Bill, can we have Japan "Television".


Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 - 07:55
 
 Smoove_D wrote:
 Poacher wrote:
I watch NO commercial TV (or radio for that matter) . . . and my life is far better for it. 

Are you one of these guys?

Area Man Constantly Mentioning He Doesn't Own A Television

 
Not really. . . I own a TV that I run iTunes through at home and watch movies on and occasionally play BBC programs that interest me via their online replay service. (I don't own cable, or even have a TV arial!) What I was really referring to is that I have opted out of having commercials played to me and decide what I want to watch. Of course, this has only really become possible recently with decent broadband connections. 

Another advantage of course is living in the UK where one can still view high quality commercial free BBC (long may it last!). 

As a result, the amount of advertising I am subjected to is a tiny fraction of what an average person gets in their face. This includes not reading printed media as much as possible. . . and my life is far better for it. 



RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 - 07:45
 
 gprinc wrote:
Nice guitar work from Harvey Mandel.
 
Harvey 'Snake' Mandel was a great guitar player.  He's in the Woodstock film, playing with Canned Heat.
Did some good solo work, too! 


Smoove_D
(Milwaukee)
Posted: Sep 25, 2009 - 18:11
 
 Poacher wrote:
I watch NO commercial TV (or radio for that matter) . . . and my life is far better for it. 

Are you one of these guys?

Area Man Constantly Mentioning He Doesn't Own A Television





toasties
(UK)
Posted: Sep 25, 2009 - 18:04
 
lots of nice.

gprinc
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 - 08:05
 
Nice guitar work from Harvey Mandel.

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Aug 25, 2009 - 06:02
 
I watch NO commercial TV (or radio for that matter) . . . and my life is far better for it. 

fuh2
(salmon land)
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 - 21:45
 
Gets me in touch with something I'm not sure which. Thank god we'll be seeing a lot less SUV/PU/car commercials from now on.


Kdubba
(Some-where out-there)
Posted: Apr 20, 2009 - 12:15
 
nice.........

jim1964
(british columbia, but use to ride the IRT to work)
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 - 14:28
 
nice to hear this again, reminds me of when I lived in LA in the 70's and the seemingly endless stream of car commercials on tv.


Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 - 14:25
 
EXCELLENT CHOICE Bill....

jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 - 14:21
 
MM13
(High in the lo country)
Posted: Jan 03, 2008 - 06:37 < Reply >
algrif wrote: Is Clapton on this track ????
No, according to a track listing I found, it's Harvey Mandel who played lead on this track

Harvey played with Canned Heat, among others...

Pyro
Posted: Sep 11, 2008 - 08:17
 
Great groove from one of the great bands of its era....

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jul 10, 2008 - 02:49
 
Classic blues, contemporary message. Truly the bee's knees, the kipper's knickers, and the dog's cojones. 8 from the Nottingham jury.

Oh, and it's nice to know that someone else loathes TV too... :o)
nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Jul 10, 2008 - 02:49
 
Very, very cool!
MM13
(High in the lo country)
Posted: Jan 03, 2008 - 06:37
 
algrif wrote:
Is Clapton on this track ????

No, according to a track listing I found, it's Harvey Mandel who played lead on this track
boober
(KC,Mo)
Posted: Jan 03, 2008 - 06:24
 
dreadpixie wrote:
what... what.... what is this shite?


This is the unique jazzy blues of of a British blues legend my son.
DigitalJer
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Posted: Nov 01, 2007 - 12:57
 
A solid 9 at least! John Mayall is a god!
g-rod
(Church of the Acceptance of Mortality)
Posted: Aug 30, 2007 - 15:38
 
"And a baby's arm holding an apple."


Pyro
Posted: Aug 30, 2007 - 15:33
 
algrif wrote:
Is Clapton on this track ????


He's on the personnel for this album, but I can't say he is on this particular track. See posts below....
gopre
Posted: Jun 28, 2007 - 14:25
 
jagdriver wrote:
But it's not Eric. My guess is maybe Mick Taylor, but even that, I think, is in error.


Yeah, the wide intervals make me think "M Taylor" but it's not as smooth as his usual stuff.

Guitarists listed are:
Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel, Jerry McGee (guitar);


jagdriver
(Auburn, CA)
Posted: Jun 28, 2007 - 14:22
 
Pyro wrote:
Some of Mayall and Claptons best work, IMO.
But it's not Eric. Think Harvey " The Snake" Mandel, which is why his quitar has that terrific "Canned Heat" snarl. Johnny Almond (Mark-Almond Band) on sax, Keef Hartley (Keef Hartley Band) on drums, that other Taylor--Larry--on bass.
dreadpixie
Posted: Jun 28, 2007 - 14:22
 
what... what.... what is this shite?
jagdriver
(Auburn, CA)
Posted: Jun 28, 2007 - 14:21
 
Bought this LP a hundred years ago for this track alone. Not too impressed with the rest of the tracks on this CD, but this one's a keeper.
nuggler
(Oz via Good Hope)
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 16:38
 
goo wrote:
This makes me want to hear to some Frank Zappa. Zappa would take this to another level.
We're working on it.
goo
(Victoria, B.C.)
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 16:28
 
This makes me want to hear to some Frank Zappa. Zappa would take this to another level.
olsaltybastard
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 16:27
 
Very cool!!
yclept
(sea to sky)
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 16:26
 
algrif wrote:
Is Clapton on this track ????


yes..just after he did Layla
CCinSB
(Santa Babylon)
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 16:23
 
wow, used to listen to this album over and over!
lmic
(Uniondale, NY)
Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 16:22
 
Sweet segue from Elvis C.!
algrif
(Slightly west of Zero)
Posted: Oct 16, 2006 - 02:19
 
Pyro wrote:
Some of Mayall and Claptons best work, IMO.
Is Clapton on this track ????
DeeCee1109
Posted: Aug 18, 2006 - 13:06
 
One of the masters . . .
Carly
(New England, USA)
Posted: Aug 03, 2006 - 20:53
 
He could sing me a lullaby any night -
meghan89
(between 2 vertices)
Posted: Jul 05, 2006 - 12:38
 
that metallica cover a few back is still hurting me
Pyro
(Lose E. Anna)
Posted: Jul 05, 2006 - 12:37
 
Some of Mayall and Claptons best work, IMO.
Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet)
Posted: Jul 05, 2006 - 12:35
 
Great music to come back to from That holiday.
lily33
(Uniontown, PA)
Posted: Mar 07, 2002 - 19:58
 
seems like a dream's got me hyp-no-tized!!
dang...this is awesome.
rmurray248
(EAST Paradise, MA)
Posted: Jan 19, 2002 - 23:35
 
Go Johnny go