In the second part of his live interview, Paul Jones charts his path beyond Manfred Mann, through film and stage work, and his return to music with The Blues Band. Recorded at the Cat Club, Paul recalls the cult 1967 film Privilege, before turning to sessions featuring Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Paul McCartney. He reflects on a riotous tour with The Who and Small Faces, and how a renewed passion for blues led him to form a band that would last over four decades. There are tales of radio shows, and turning points; some missed, like a sitcom that made Richard Beckinsale a star, and others embraced, like his work with Dave Kelly and The Manfreds. Paul Jones remains, as ever, a storyteller with more than a few surprises up his sleeve.

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Recorded live at The CAT Club, Pontefract 19 June 2025

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