s co-founder of the legendary rock band Traffic, Dave
Mason has always been a powerful force in popular music. His tenure as their guitarist, vocalist & songwriter, along with his friends
Stevie Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood, netted the quartet several hit singles and albums including his signature tune Feelin’
Alright and international smashes like Hole In My Shoe.
While collaborating with his friends like Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Delaney and Bonnie and George Harrison, Dave Mason
continued to develop his trademark sound, while igniting a solo career that took off with his first platinum plus debut album Alone Together from
1970.
Over the next three decades, Dave Mason continued his legendary status as a staple radio artist, riding the top rung of the many music charts
with tunes like We Just Disagree, Let It Flow, All Along the Watchtower, Show Me Some Affection, and Something from the Heart.
A few years ago, Dave Mason and his wonderful band performed in our nation’s capital, and recorded the album you are now holding, aptly titled
Live / The Deluxe Edition. This unique session was performed organically in front of an intimate gathering of friends and fans. From start to
finish, it is a solid 100% classic Dave Mason concert.
Things start off with a nod to his Alone Together album with the prog-rock classic World In Changes and his Delaney and Bonnie hit Only You
Know and I Know. Mason’s vocals and guitar styling are second to none as the crowd roars in approval.
We Just Disagree was Dave’s most successful venture at Top 40 radio back in the late seventies. This emotional live reading brings back the
memories of this era and skillfully shows the interplay between Mason and his good friend guitarist John Sambataro (Firefall, McGuinn Clark &
Hillman). This track is indeed a defining moment of the show.
No Dave Mason concert is complete without the classics All Along The Watchtower, Traffic’s Dear Mr. Fantasy and the surprise groover Feelin’
Alright. His fans and new converts will agree, this new live offering will satisfy the classic rocker in all of us.
In addition to this pivotal live recording, Dave has gone into the vaults and found a very rare live interpretation of the Eagles classic Take It To
The Limit. Recorded several years ago in the Orange County, California locale, this tune takes on a whole new feeling with the Dave Mason
magic.
As a further gift to his fans, Dave has also included two new studio tracks that will truly enhance your listening experience. First, there is the
very rare Dave Mason/Jim Capaldi duet of the classic 40,000 Headmen. Recorded shortly before his untimely death, Jim Capaldi truly sings his
soul out on this revisit to the Traffic era. Dave shares on the vocal chores, as well as an incredible guitar workout throughout.
The intriguing closer, The Top 5 Adult Contemporary hit Deaf, Dumb And Blind, is one of those tunes that his fans have been clamoring years for. Dave’s vocals are the ticket
here, the amazing music he creates is still intact after four decades of recording, and like a fine wine, his career just gets better all the time.
This tune will surely become one of his future classics.
Currently Dave Mason is on tour througout the summer and fall of 2008. This amazing new album lets the listener experience the excitement and level of musicianship that millions have applauded for years.
Dave Mason-Live/The Deluxe Edition. On sale today! Rock On!
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