John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Gary Moore – So Many Roads

When it comes to John Mayall, his versatility in playing the harp, keyboards or guitar to his soulful singing is commendable. To this experience I would say that it got even better when Gary Moore joined him on stage! While Mayall’s legacy is already timeless, a combination with Gary Moore creates one of those music moments that cannot be forgotten. Add Buddy Whittington into this mix and it becomes sheer bliss!

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Gary Moore – So Many Roads – Live Montreux Jazz Festival, 2008.

“So Many Roads” is a classic blues number and this rendition does not fail to live up to its reputation. The tone of Moore’s electric guitar was warm and moving –it captured the song’s sadness and profoundness. His soloing was technically amazing yet emotionally loaded – reminding us why he was considered as one of the greatest blues guitarist within his era.

At Montreux, you can see people are really into what they hear as they respond with loud applause after each musician completes his performance. This performance illustrates how much impact blues have had on people till now through John Mayall and Gary Moore who are as incredible as always. For any lover of blues, this is a must-see performance which crystallizes the very essence of live blues performances.

Lyrics:
So many roads so many trains to ride
So many roads so many trains to ride
I’ve got to find my baby before I’ll be satisfied
I was standing by my window when I heard that whistle blow
I was standing by my window when I heard that whistle blow
You know I thought it was a streamline but it was a b and o
It was a mean old fireman and a cruel old engineer
It was a mean old fireman and a cruel old engineer
That took away my baby and left me standing here