The song appears on their forthcoming live album with Leon Russell
Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) has released the latest offering from their upcoming album with Leon Russell, entitled Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (Live at Lockn’). “Feelin’ Alright” features guest appearances from Dave Mason, who penned the hit, on lead vocals, and Anders Osborne on guitar. The new album will be released on September 12th via Fantasy Records, marking the first time the iconic tribute performance will be available on global streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl since its occurrence ten years ago.
“This was a special moment,” shares Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi. “While Joe (Cocker) made this song a big hit and a staple of his catalog, Dave (Mason) was the original writer. So having him onstage that night brought all the influences together.”
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 blend of Southern soul, blues, and rock.
The historic, star-studded tribute concert took place at the Virginia-based 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. In addition to “Feelin’ Alright,” the setlist included memorable performances of such hits as “The Weight,” “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window,” “Delta Lady,” “With A Little Help From My Friends,” and the album’s previously released first single “The Letter” featuring Tedeschi on lead vocals.
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.
The project serves as the audio companion to TTB’s documentary Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen in 2021. The film, a unique retelling of the Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour as seen through the lens of Tedeschi Trucks Band, blends archival footage with new interviews and performance and rehearsal footage from the Lockn’ tribute set.
Tonight (Fri, Aug 1st), Tedeschi Trucks Band returns to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the first night of a two-night, sold-out run with special guest Grace Bowers. Both August 1st and August 2nd shows will be available to livestream via nugs.net. TTB’s expansive North American Live in ’25 Tour, produced by Live Nation, will then continue through the summer and fall stopping in Bend, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Bridgeport, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Richmond, and many more, before wrapping October 25th in St. Augustine, Florida. Select dates include co-headlining shows with Whiskey Myers in August and Gov’t Mule in September and October, as well as special guests such as Steve Winwood and Little Feat in various cities.
Tedeschi Trucks Band also recently announced the return of their Sun, Sand and Soul Beach Weekend for its third year in 2026. Presented by Topeka, the three-day music experience takes place April 23-25, 2026, in Miramar Beach, Florida. TTB will serve as headliner for two nights, with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit headlining one night. The lineup for the intimate, one-of-a-kind beach weekend also includes Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, The Mavericks, Drive-By Truckers, and more.
