Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has announced the official release of Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) with Leon Russell.
“These were very special days that we were able to spend with Leon and the Mad Dogs,” shares Trucks. “There was a real sense of joy, magic and gratitude in the air from the moment everyone showed up at the first rehearsal and it just kept getting stronger, culminating in this incredible set. You could feel that this was one of those shows that you will be thinking about for the rest of your life. I feel very lucky to have been a part of this. What an honor to share the stage and music with Leon and all of those incredible musicians and people.”
“Having the opportunity to work with Leon Russell and the cast of Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a dream. I am still pinching myself over the entire experience,” adds Tedeschi. “The LOCKN’ Music Festival has done a tremendous job creating so many wonderful music collaborations for us. This was one for the ages. The audience was amazing and the performers and the music were all at the highest level. This is a memory I will always cherish.”
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) is a vibrant tribute to one of the most iconic live rock collaborations in music history. Originally led by Joe Cocker and the legendary keyboardist and bandleader Leon Russell in 1970, Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a raucous, soulful tour that brought together a massive ensemble of musicians. In September 2015, Tedeschi Trucks Band – helmed by guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks and powerhouse vocalist Susan Tedeschi – revived this landmark event, infusing it with their own blend of Southern soul, blues, and rock.
The historic, star-studded tribute concert took place at the LOCKN’ Festival 45 years after the original tour. That night, TTB’s 12-piece ensemble and Russell welcomed original Mad Dogs members, such as Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, and Chris Stainton, along with a diverse group of special guests including Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, Warren Haynes, Anders Osborne, and Dave Mason. The stage often swelled to over 20 musicians, echoing the original tour’s grand, communal spirit. The setlist included memorable performances of such hits as “Feelin’ Alright,” “The Weight,” “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window,” “Delta Lady,” “Cry Me a River” and “With A Little Help From My Friends.” Tedeschi Trucks Band, known for their dynamic interplay and emotional depth, breathe fresh life into these classic songs. Tedeschi’s vocals blend beautifully with the robust horn section and gospel-inspired backing vocals, while Trucks channels the soulful fire of the original arrangements through his slide guitar, adding his signature fluidity and emotion. More than just nostalgia, TTB and Leon Russell’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen set at LOCKN’ shows how timeless this communal approach to music-making still is – vibrant, necessary, and alive. Full track listing for Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) below.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) serves as the audio companion to TTB’s documentary Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (2021). The film, a unique retelling of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour as seen through the lens of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, blends archival footage with new interviews and performance and rehearsal footage from the LOCKN’ tribute set. On July 28th, TTB will host a special screening of Learning to Live Together at The Church Studio in Tulsa. The sold-out, intimate event at the historic studio, founded by the late Leon Russell, will also feature members of TTB and the team behind the making of the film, including director and producer Jesse Lauter, participating in a special Q&A.
The Letter – ft. Susan Tedeschi
Darling Be Home Soon – ft. Susan Tedeschi and Doyle Bramhall II
Dixie Lullaby – ft. Doyle Bramhall II
Sticks and Stones – ft. Chris Robinson
Girl From the North Country – ft. Claudia Lennear
Let’s Go Get Stoned – ft. Susan Tedeschi
Feelin’ Alright – ft. Dave Mason & Anders Osborne
She Came in Through the Bathroom Window – ft. Warren Haynes
Bird On The Wire – ft. Rita Coolidge & Doyle Bramhall II
The Weight – ft. Rita Coolidge, Pamela Polland, Susan Tedeschi, Claudia Lennear & Doyle Bramhall II
Delta Lady – ft. John Bell
Space Captain – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Doyle Bramhall II
With A Little Help From My Friends – ft. Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi, Dave Mason & Doyle Bramhall II
The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen – ft. Leon Russell