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Devotion is the second album by the English jazz fusion guitarist John McLaughlin, released in 1970. It was recorded while McLaughlin was a member of Tony Williams Lifetime (prior to forming Mahavishnu Orchestra). McLaughlin was joined by his Lifetime bandmate, organist Larry Young, bass guitarist Billy Rich and former Electric Flag and Jimi Hendrix drummer Buddy Miles. McLaughlin was unhappy with the finished album. On his website, he wrote, “In 1969, I signed a contract in America for two records. First is ‘Devotion’ that is destroyed by producer Alan Douglas who mixes the recording in my absence.”

Track listing:
All songs written by John McLaughlin.

Side one
“Devotion” – 11:25
“Dragon Song” – 4:13
Side two
“Marbles” – 4:05
“Siren” – 5:55
“Don’t Let the Dragon Eat Your Mother” – 5:18
“Purpose of When” – 4:45

Personnel:
John McLaughlin – electric guitar
Larry Young – organ, electric piano
Billy Rich – bass guitar
Buddy Miles – drums, percussion

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Released: July 1970
Recorded: February 1970
Studio: Record Plant Studios, New York City
Length: 35:28
Label: Douglas
Producer: Alan Douglas and Stefan Bright