This 1971 compilation collects material from Mayall's early years with Deram Records, showcasing his evolving blues-rock sound.
- The album compiles tracks from Mayall's first four Deram albums: "The Blues Alone" (1967), "Dark of the Night" (1968), "Crusade" (1968), and "The Bourgere Blues" (1969).
- "Thru the Years" reached number 134 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1971.
- The compilation was released after Mayall had moved to Polydor Records, offering a retrospective look at his earlier work.
John Mayall is a blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist whose career spans over six decades. He is best known as the bandleader of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a group that has served as a launching pad for many famous musicians.
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