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3 unusual facts about Long John Baldry


Alan Murphy

Murphy was a session man who worked with many artists, including Nick Heyward, Long John Baldry, Joan Armatrading, Mike + the Mechanics, Amii Stewart, Andrew Caine, Eikichi Yazawa, Scritti Politti, So and Miquel Brown.

Let the Heartaches Begin

"Let the Heartaches Begin" is a song performed by British singer Long John Baldry.

Toad Patrol

Several fans had assumed that with the passing of Long John Baldry, the series had been halted however, that is not the case.


Barbra Amesbury

Amesbury's "Nothin' But a Fool" has been covered by Natalie Cole, and "A Thrill's a Thrill" has been covered by Long John Baldry and by Mitch Ryder with Marianne Faithfull and John Cougar.

Mundell music

Successive artists at the Famous Bein Inn included Curtis Stigers, Long John Baldry, John Martyn, Gene Parsons, Fairport Convention, John Hammond, Andrew Gold, Tony Joe White, Micky Moody, B A Robertson, Albert Lee, Snowy White and the venue developed a reputation as a "living room feel" where you could be part of an intimate audience (max 60) and rub shoulders with legends from the past.

Vince Ditrich

A drummer, Ditrich has played with a variety of musicians, including pre-Odds bands with Doug Elliott and Steven Drake, Long John Baldry, Paul Hyde, Sue Medley, Mae Moore, Great Big Sea and Doug and the Slugs.

Willie Mabon

"Seventh Son", first recorded by Mabon in 1955, has since been covered by a number of artists including Johnny Rivers, Georgie Fame, John Mellencamp, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Mose Allison, Sting, Climax Blues Band, and Long John Baldry.


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