Although the first-ever release of live
Mayfield material is culled from performances between 1981 and 1983, the twilight of the singer's blues career, he remains in fine, laid-back voice throughout. The selections draw on all periods of his three decades as a songwriter, and include "Please Send Me Someone to Love," "The River's Invitation," and "Don't Start Lying to Me." Founding
Paul Butterfield Blues Band pianist Mark Naftalin backs
Mayfield throughout the collection; he also served as the set's producer. ~ Jason Ankeny