* Eric Clapton (April–August 1965, November 1965–July 1966) and Jack Bruce, who both left to form Cream,
* Peter Green, who had replaced Clapton, played until August 1967, when he departed with Mick Fleetwood and then also enticed Bluesbreaker John McVie a few weeks later to form Fleetwood Mac
* Mick Taylor (August 1967–July 1969) who later joined The Rolling Stones, and reunion tours in 1982–83 and 2004,
* Harvey Mandel, Walter Trout, Larry Taylor (later in Canned Heat),
* Don "Sugarcane" Harris, Randy Resnick, Aynsley Dunbar, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Andy Fraser (Free), Chris Mercer, Henry Lowther, Johnny Almond and Jon Mark (later of Mark-Almond).
The Bluesbreakers were formed in January 1963 and became an ever-evolving lineup of more than 100 different combinations of musicians performing under that name. Eric Clapton joined in 1965 just a few months after the release of their first album. Clapton brought the blues influences to the forefront of the group, as he had left The Yardbirds in order to play the blues.
The group lost their record contract with Decca that year, which also saw the release of a single called "I'm Your Witchdoctor" (produced by Jimmy Page), followed by a return to Decca in 1966. The album Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton (also known as The Beano Album because Clapton is shown on the cover photo reading a copy of the comic) was released later that year; it reached the Top Ten in the UK.
Clapton and Jack Bruce left the group that year to form Cream. Clapton was replaced by Peter Green for A Hard Road, after which he left to form Fleetwood Mac. Finally, in 1969, the third Bluesbreaker-guitarist departed when Mick Taylor joined the Rolling Stones.
By the time the 1960s were over, the Bluesbreakers had finally achieved some success in the United States.
With some interruptions, the Bluesbreakers have continued to tour and release albums (over 50 to date), though they never achieved the critical or popular acclaim of their earlier material. In 2003, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor and Chris Barber reunited with the band for John Mayall's 70th Birthday Concert in Liverpool — the concert was later released on CD and DVD. In 2004, their line up included Buddy Whittington, Joe Yuele, Hank Van Sickle and Tom Canning, and the band toured the UK with Mick Taylor as a guest musician.
In November 2008 Mayall announced on his website he was disbanding the Bluesbreakers to cut back on his heavy workload and give himself freedom to work with other musicians.
Jenny
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers Lyrics
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I wish my jenny could be homeward bound
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I knew I see her again
I think of jenny as a memory
I wish my jenny could be here with me
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I knew I see her again
May be that jenny got another guy
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I knew I see her again
The lyrics of "Jenny" by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers are a poignant reflection on missing someone deeply. The singer of the song, presumably John Mayall himself, sings about his longing for Jenny, lamenting the fact that she is no longer around. The first verse begins with the statement "My blues for Jenny means she's not around," indicating that his sadness and emotional turmoil are tied directly to her absence. He then expresses his desire for her to return home, revealing a kind of desperation to be reunited with her.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's memories of Jenny. He describes her as a mere memory now and wishes she could be with him in the present moment. His repeated refrain of "I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I knew I see her again" reinforces the idea that she is the antidote to his loneliness and confusion. Finally, the last verse acknowledges the possibility that Jenny has moved on with someone else, but the singer remains steadfast in his desire to see her again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jenny" are a tender reflection on the pain of missing someone and the hope for a reunion. The song captures the essence of heartbreak and loss, while also offering a glimmer of optimism for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
My blues for jenny means she's not around
The absence of Jenny has brought me sorrow and pain
I wish my jenny could be homeward bound
I yearn for Jenny's return to my life
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I knew I see her again
The thought of being reunited with Jenny is the only thing that keeps me going through my personal struggles and uncertainties
I think of jenny as a memory
Jenny is no longer a part of my present reality but exists only in my memories
I don't see jenny and the years pass by
The passing of time without Jenny's presence has been difficult to bear
May be that jenny got another guy
It is possible that Jenny has moved on and found someone else
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@miodraglovric5093
My blues for Jenny means she’s not around
I wish my Jenny could be homeward bound
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
I think of Jenny as a memory
I wish my Jenny could be here with me
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
I don’t see Jenny – and the years passed by
Maybe that Jenny gotta ’nother guy
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
I dream of Jenny and the night is cold
My bed is empty, need her now to hold
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
@Joe_Bianco
My blues for Jenny means she's not around
I wish my Jenny could be homeward bound
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I c'd only see her again
I think of Jenny as a memory
I wish my Jenny could be here with me
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I c'd only see her again
I don't see Jenny – and the years pass by
Maybe that Jenny gotta 'nother guy
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I c'd only see her again
I dream of Jenny and the night is cold
My bed is empty, need her now to hold
I'd live through all my lonely confusions if I c'd only see her again
@alanelli0tt22
I remember hearing this back in the day- it still has that soulful, weepy lovesick blues feeling...
@amirkamal9469
Thanks for posting. It's been 40 years since I heard this song... cheers
@hanibalanteportas8310
One of the most fascinating songs ever written,
@leewoodauthor
One of the most "tasteful" guitar solos ever, that truly does justice to a beautiful love song.
@elbe571
As only Peter Green could do
@samanthastewart6017
One of my all time absolute favs!
@miodraglovric5093
My blues for Jenny means she’s not around
I wish my Jenny could be homeward bound
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
I think of Jenny as a memory
I wish my Jenny could be here with me
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
I don’t see Jenny – and the years passed by
Maybe that Jenny gotta ’nother guy
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
I dream of Jenny and the night is cold
My bed is empty, need her now to hold
I’d live through all my lonely confusion if I c’d only see her again
@ewanmee8622
Bought it when it came out. Peter Green guesting from memory.
@fahminurardiansyah7328
I like this song, the music is simple and comfortable
I really like this blues music, it's very deep
@ldognz
This was for me was the memory of someone I knew and adored but didn't work out, long ago romance