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| Working Man's Soul Track Listing |
01. Alan Randall "Work Song" (N. Adderley)
Nat Adderley's jazz standard is given an understated funky treatment by combination of Randall's vibes and some slick soloing from guitar and electric piano. Taken from 1979 recording "The Alan Randall Souvenir Album" (ARLP104) which like Randall's stage act, mixes George Formby standards with a pleasing selection of funky jazz numbers. |
02. Collection "Vehicle" (J. Peterik)
Taken from their self-titled SRT album (SRTZ/CUS054), Collection supply an outstanding rendition of the Ides of March chart smash, featuring the breathy female vocals of a lady known only as Brenda and some splendidly fuzzy guitar. A ripping number that must have been the highlight of their show. |
03. Plimsoll Sandwich "Memphis Underground" (H. Mann)
Perhaps the highlight of their 1975 album on Hillside Records "For Night Starvation" (HILLP1007), Plimsoll Sandwich display their affinity for Latin Jazz with a rocky feel, visiting Herbie Mann's much-loved funky classic. The groove is a strong one and the flute and guitar interplay show off a well-oiled band in their prime. |
04. Dave Anthony "Chain of Fools" (D. Covay)
The first offering from DIY organ whiz Dave Anthony sees his multi-keyboard sound breathe life into an old standard. Taken from his "Popsie" album (YRSLP1002). The subtitle "music magic at the electronic organ and things" says it all. |
05. Sophisticats "Don't Bother Me No More" (G. Lloyd/J. Lowe/K. Chalkley)
A crazy vocal scat number with bright organ and drums from the Sophisticats' "At the Woodville" four track EP on the Colourtone label (SPECEP1001), this original composition displays some superb vocal talent. |
06. Sounds Bob Rogers "Meadowbank" (B. Rogers)
An instrumental filler from their album "At Combe Haven, Hastings" which appeared in 1974 on the Haven label, Sounds Bob Rogers let rip with a flurry of organ and guitar solos over a basic R&B rhythm - a fun-time classic from the caravan parks. |
07. The Peter Coe Big Band "Hang On In There" (S. Nestico)
Taken from the 1976 album "Greatest Pub Band in the Land" on Coe's own Jam label (JAM647) this popular Sammy Nestico number gets a groovy big band treatment with plenty of brass and a typically British early 1970s jazz-rock feel. |
08. John O'Hara & the Famous O'Hara's Playboys "Funky Nassau" (R. Munnings/T. Fitzgerald)
John O'Hara and his Playboys pay an authentic visit to the Beginning of the End's chart smash. Taken from their 1974 SRT album "A Look Through the 70's" (SRTM73336), it features a tight rhythm, Caribbean brass section, and a high funk quota. |
09. The Northern Jazz Orchestra "Hip Flask" (D. Runswick)
A brooding brassy big band jazz rock number taken from their 1979 SRT album "That's the One" (SRTY/79/CUS410), this gang of youthful players provide more than their fair share of sophistication and rocking grooves on a track originally recorded by the NYJO, another young jazz orchestra. |
10. Brian Sharp "Light My Fire" (The Doors)
The highlight of the "Swings & Strings" LP which appeared on Grosvenor Records in 1974 (GRS1027), the familiar Doors classic is given a brief but highly entertaining visitation. |
11. Eric Delaney "Watermelon Man" (H. Hancock)
A muscular drum-led attack on the Herbie Hancock jazz standard by Eric Delaney's band, taken from his eponymous album (NW1934). Never before or since has such a heavy, distorted onslaught been undertaken on this number. |
12. Dave Anthony "Popsie" (D. Anthony)
The title track from Dave Anthony's third LP, and more multi-keyboard madness accompanied only by the drums of Freddy Shawcross. Magnificent. |
13. Brian Sharp "Aquarius" (G. MacDermot)
Another pop classic from Brian Sharp, this time from his 1973 Grosvenor album "Plays Mainly Hammond" (GRS1012). More crazy keyboard sounds accompanied by frenetic drums in a wild and crazy cover version of the hippy anthem. |
14. The Peter Coe Big Band "Dark Orchid" (S. Nestico)
A dark and brooding slice of cinematic big band jazz from the "Live at the Leather Bottel" album which appeared on Jam Records in 1978 (JAM650). Another Sammy Nestico number, displaying the full range of both the composer's and bands' talents. |
15. Keith Lloyd "Time Is Tight" (B. T. Jones)
The Booker T & the MGs classic is given the Hammond treatment by Keith Lloyd and his combo from their 1974 Zella Records album "This is My Life" (JHLPS151). A faithful version displaying its own ease and charm. |
16. Carol Lee Scott "Little Bit of Love" (J. Negal/M. Negal)
From the 1974 album on Steenhuis Records "In Time" (SPS347), Carol Lee Scott adds belting vocals to a choppy funk backing to deliver a number that was first visited by Licorice Soul as the lead track on our recent 45 LSD007. Well deserving of another outing for those of you that missed it. |
17. Bob Bernard Quartet "Coming Home Baby" (B. Tucker/B. Dorough)
Another fantastic interpretation of a jazz standard, taken from Bob Bernard's 1975 LP on Pinnacle "At the Ashes" (PLP8308). Another chance to hear this track from our Licorice Soul Restaurant Funk themed split single LSD003. |
18. Maxwell Plumm "Flyin' Hi" (D. Chandler)
From their 1975 Raven Records album "We Can Work It Out", drummer Dave Chandler displays his very own funky guitar and percussion instrumental workout. Fierce riffing meets a phased freak-out drum solo in a right old pile up. An edited version of the nine-minute original is presented here. |
