Concord Records
Tedeschi Trucks Band & Leon Russell – Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (Live at LOCKN’) | CD
In 2015, Tedeschi Trucks Band revived Joe Cocker and Leon Russell's legendary Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour with the man himself—Leon Russell joining for one of his final major performances before his 2016 death. This CD captures that historic LOCKN' Festival recreation, with TTB's already-stacked 12-piece lineup expanding further to accommodate the material's orchestral scope. Original Mad Dogs alumni Claudia Lennear and Dave Mason also joined, creating a direct connection between the 1970 original and this tribute.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen's horn-driven, gospel-tinged soul-rock suits TTB's strengths perfectly. "Feelin' Alright," "The Letter," "Cry Me a River," "Delta Lady," and "Space Captain" all receive full-band treatments that honor the originals while adding the improvisational firepower that defines TTB's approach. Derek's slide guitar references Russell's piano work while adding his own voice; Susan's vocals channel Cocker's raw power while maintaining her own identity. The presence of Leon Russell—frail but commanding—adds emotional weight that transforms tribute into something more profound.
CD. Fantasy Records. Recorded live at LOCKN' Festival 2015. Features Leon Russell, Claudia Lennear, Dave Mason. Complete Mad Dogs & Englishmen recreation.