Where Are You? 55th anniversary compilation

by John the Revelator

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55th anniversary compilation album containing 15 self-penned favorite songs from the band released in the period 1968-2023.
Comes in a gatefold digipack including photos and lyrics

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1.	John the Revelator 03:51	buy track
2.	A Woman Knows 05:17	buy track
3.	Diego's Drive 04:38	buy track
4.	One Track Mind 04:44	buy track
5.	Little Snake Drive 03:47	buy track
6.	Dreamtime 03:46	buy track
7.	Cahow (Blues For A Gadfly Petrel) 05:44	buy track
8.	Kokomo 03:13	buy track
9.	Too Many To bail 04:02	buy track
10.	Darkened Room 04:00	buy track
11.	Mama Don't Move 02:53	buy track
12.	Wandering Eye 05:00	buy track
13.	Down In The Mud 03:05	buy track
14.	Old Man Rock 'n Roll 04:50	buy track
15.	Where Are You? 06:25	buy track

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Compilation Album "Where Are You" Celebrates 55 Years of Haarlem Blues Band, John the Revelator

LIMITED EDITION - ONLY 55 DIGIPACKS INCLUDING PHOTOS AND LYRICS AVAILABLE

One of the oldest bands in the Netherlands, the Haarlem-based blues band John the Revelator, remains vibrant and alive after 55 years on the road. They're celebrating this milestone with a compilation album featuring 15 original songs from their repertoire. Additionally, a special concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 28th, at the Haarlem Patronaat.

The album, titled "Where Are You," derives its name from the titular song composed by vocalist/bassist Tom Huissen in 2012. "The title and lyrics refer to my own end; I hope it gets played at my funeral... someday," he says with a laugh. "But here we are, still going strong. Why not?"

How does one select the fifteen best tracks from 55 years of original work?

"Well, we've played countless covers as well, so those didn't make the cut. The selection was based on a compelling mix of successful recordings, ranging from slow and deep tunes to catchy rock numbers, featuring slide and solo guitar pieces. We aimed for great lyrics for the booklet and of course, a mix of old and new. But indeed, the challenge was: how to 'kill your darlings'."

The oldest song on the album is the iconic "One Track Mind," produced by Hans van Hemert for Phonogram back in 1971 but never released as a single.

Tom Huissen reflects, "The road down memory lane led me to 'Darkened Room,' written when I lay awake in bed in Miami with a heavy jet lag, as if jotting it down in a dream. And for instance, 'Diego’s Drive,' a memory from our festival performances in Spain, where a certain Diego... always stood up front, absolutely crazy about blues and those open Cadillacs in which he'd chauffeur us around. We wrote the song in the morning, rehearsed in the afternoon, and performed in the evening!"

2/The day after our conversation, Tom sent an additional note: "Yesterday, I forgot to mention 'Dreamtime.' We wrote this song during one of the many long bus rides on our tour through Australia in 2009. It's about Uluru (Ayer's Rock), an incredible rock formation in the middle of the desert, connected to the mythology of the Aboriginals, the Tjukurpa, also known as Dreamtime. Our visit to Uluru left an unforgettable impression on us, hence the song."

Where Are You kicks off with a roaring, explosive rendition of the traditional John the Revelator, which initially marked the band's career with an a cappella version on an LP. The album will be available for streaming on platforms like Spotify starting January 2nd and on CD from December 15th onwards.

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released December 15, 2023

Erwin Aubroeck: Hammond, piano, strings, magical sounds, vocals
Paul Dammers: slide & rhythm guitar
Cor Dijkhuizen: drums
Tom Huissen: bass & vocals
Frans ten Kleij: lead & rhythm guitar

Album produced by John the Revelator & Henk Suurling

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John the Revelator Haarlem, Netherlands

Welcome to the bandcamp site of John the Revelator, a bluesband from Holland Formed in 1968, this band has remained alive and kicking, touring all over Europe and Australia for 55 years and releasing more than 15 albums.

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