Music downloads
Here's a selection of recently recorded tracks, as an example of the varied repertoire of The John Black Band. Simply click on the track titles to hear the music, or alternatively you can right click and 'save as' to save to your computer and listen to later.
All of the following tracks were recorded on Thursday 6th September 2007 by Tony Davis at The Cluny Studio, Newcastle. Additional guitar was provided by our good friend, John Rhodes - www.king-of-chords.com
Big Love
This track was originally from the 1987 Fleetwood Mac album “Tango in the Night”, written and sung by Lindsey Buckingham. It came to our attention when we found a fantastic live version featuring Buckingham solo and acoustic. We decided to blend the most interesting elements of the contrasting versions. The guitar parts were recorded in sections. John played the acoustic melody and rhythm parts. The rhythm section parts on this recording were from the band’s second take.
Talk to your Daughter
This track has quite a history, having been covered by numerous blues and R'n'B artists. It was the Robben Ford version that was our reference point, but we also looked at versions by Johnny Winter and John Mayall. It was Mayall who included the “lost verse” not featured in the Robben Ford arrangement. The track featured on this page and on our CD was recorded in one take.
Don’t let me be Misunderstood
This track was originally recorded by Nina Simone in 1964. We had also listened to versions by The Animals and Elvis Costello, but Robben Ford’s arrangement was our main reference point. The featured track was the first take, John overdubbed the lead guitar part later.
Rack‘em Up
This track was originally recorded by the guitarist/singer Johnny Lang. We love the story the lyrics tell about a character who lives at his local pool hall. The featured track was the band’s second take, with John playing the first solo.
Vultures
This song was originally written and recorded by John Mayer. As the most recent track in the band’s set, we see this as an excellent example of how the Blues form has developed and can still be relevant in the contemporary mainstream. John overdubbed the guitar solo, while the harmony vocals on the chorus sections were done by Dave.