Epysode 34: "On The Road To Freedom" by Alvin Lee and Mylon LeFevre.
In this epysode, we explore a unique fusion of rock, blues, and gospel for an album that brings together two powerful musical forces. Featuring guest musicians like George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Ron Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Boz Burrell, Jim Capaldi and more. We dive into the stories behind the album, its standout tracks, and its place in the evolution of both artists' careers. Don’t miss this deep dive into a classic collaboration that shaped the sound of the early '70s.
Thanks for tuning in, turning on & dropping Vinyl Relics. I hope you dig "On The Road To Freedom" as much as I do.
- Farmer John
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===LINKS===
I referenced several archived interviews throughout this epysode. Here are links to all of them.
Alvin Lee interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGjM-QptBDM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXDeSuJYHzU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=roBvwqFxGiFnBDgL&v=Eg5Wmq6YFJ0&feature=youtu.be
Mylon LeFevre interviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJOlAjGK28g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz8e-xFAp_s
Leo Lyons interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaitO1jjXNA
Ric Lee interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyXo2xZgtVc
===THE MUSIC===
Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14CefnCRZpOVEWT9c0dMop?si=0552808ffe0849c5
RUTH COPELAND "Gimme Shelter"
BIG BILL BROONZY "Hey Hey"
CHUCK BERRY "Sweet Little Rock And Roller"
*THE JAYBIRDS "Over You"
*THE JAYBIRDS "All Day And All Of The Night"
TEN YEARS AFTER "Feel It For Me"
TEN YEARS AFTER "I Woke Up This Morning"
TEN YEARS AFTER "I'm Going Home" (live)
TEN YEARS AFTER "As The Sun Still Burns Away"
TEN YEARS AFTER "I'd Love To Change The World"
*THE LEFEVRES "Take My Hand, Precious Lord"
*THE LEFEVRES "Way Down Deep In My Soul"
ELVIS PRESLEY "Without Him"
*MYLON LEFEVRE "My Only Hope"
*MYLON LEFEVRE "Sunday School Blues"
*MYLON LEFEVRE "Baby I'm Down"
*MYLON LEFEVRE "Peace Begins Within"
PINK FLOYD "The Final Cut"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "On The Road To Freedom"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "The World Is Changing"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "So Sad (No Love Of His Own)"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Fallen Angels"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Funny"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "We Will Shine"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Carry My Load"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Lay Me Back"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Let 'Em Say What They Will"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "I Can't Take It"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Riffin'"
ALVIN LEE & MYLON LEFEVRE "Rockin' Til The Sun Goes Down"
ALVIN LEE "Going Through The Door"
MYLON LEFEVRE & BROKEN HEART "Crack The Sky"
ALVIN LEE "Still On The Road To Freedom"
??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune into next week's epysode to find out...
NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea"
^that's my band. This is shameful self-promotion!!
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