SAVOY BROWN
''BLUE MATTER''
MARCH 1969
49:27
1/Train to Nowhere
Kim Simmonds / Chris Youlden/4:12
2/Tolling Bells
Kim Simmonds / Chris Youlden/6:33
3/She's Got a Ring in His Nose and a Ring on Her Hand
Chris Youlden/3:07
4/Vicksburg Blues
Bob Hall / Chris Youlden/4:00
5/Don't Turn Me from Your Door
John Lee Hooker/5:04
6/Grits Ain't Groceries
Titus Turner/2:42
7/May Be Wrong
Lonesome Dave Peverett/7:50
8/Louisiana Blues
McKinley Morganfield/9:06
9/It Hurts Me Too
Mel London/6:53
Roger Earl /Drums, Percussion
Terry Flannery /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Bob Hall /Piano
Rivers Jobe /Bass
Keith Martin /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Alan Moore /Trombone
Terry Noonan /Arranger
Brian Perrin /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Lonesome Dave Peverett /Guitar, Vocals
Kim Simmonds /Guitar, Harmonica, Piano
Tony Stevens /Bass, Percussion
Mike Vernon /Arranger, Percussion, Producer
Derek Wadsworth /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Chris Youlden /Guitar, Piano, Vocals
REVIEW
by Peter Kurtz
The third release by Kim Simmonds and company, but the first to feature the most memorable lineup of the group: Simmonds, "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, Tony "Tone" Stevens, Roger Earl, and charismatic singer Chris Youlden. This one serves up a nice mixture of blues covers and originals, with the first side devoted to studio cuts and the second a live club date recording. Certainly the standout track, indeed a signature song by the band, is the tour de force "Train to Nowhere," with its patient, insistent buildup and pounding train-whistle climax. Additionally, David Anstey's detailed, imaginative sleeve art further boosts this a notch above most other British blues efforts.
BIOGRAPHY
by Steve Huey
Part of the late-'60s blues-rock movement, Britain's Savoy Brown never achieved as much success in their homeland as they did in America, where they promoted their albums with nonstop touring. The band was formed and led by guitarist Kim Simmonds, whose dominating personality has led to myriad personnel changes; the original lineup included singer Bryce Portius, keyboardist Bob Hall, guitarist Martin Stone, bassist Ray Chappell, and drummer Leo Manning. This lineup appeared on the band's 1967 debut, Shake Down, a collection of blues covers. Seeking a different approach, Simmonds dissolved the group and brought in guitarist Dave Peverett, bassist Rivers Jobe, drummer Roger Earl, and singer Chris Youlden, who gave them a distinctive frontman with his vocal abilities, bowler hat, and monocle. With perhaps its strongest lineup, Savoy Brown quickly made a name for itself, now recording originals like "Train to Nowhere" as well. However, Youlden left the band in 1970 following Raw Sienna, and shortly thereafter, Peverett, Earl, and new bassist Tony Stevens departed to form Foghat, continuing the pattern of consistent membership turnover. Simmonds collected yet another lineup and began a hectic tour of America, showcasing the group's now-refined bluesy boogie rock style, which dominated the rest of their albums. The group briefly broke up in 1973, but re-formed the following year. Throughout the '80s and '90s Simmonds remained undeterred by a revolving-door membership and continued to tour and record. Their first album for the Blind Pig label, Strange Dreams, was released in 2003. Steel followed in 2007 from Panache Records.
''BLUE MATTER''
MARCH 1969
49:27
1/Train to Nowhere
Kim Simmonds / Chris Youlden/4:12
2/Tolling Bells
Kim Simmonds / Chris Youlden/6:33
3/She's Got a Ring in His Nose and a Ring on Her Hand
Chris Youlden/3:07
4/Vicksburg Blues
Bob Hall / Chris Youlden/4:00
5/Don't Turn Me from Your Door
John Lee Hooker/5:04
6/Grits Ain't Groceries
Titus Turner/2:42
7/May Be Wrong
Lonesome Dave Peverett/7:50
8/Louisiana Blues
McKinley Morganfield/9:06
9/It Hurts Me Too
Mel London/6:53
Roger Earl /Drums, Percussion
Terry Flannery /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Bob Hall /Piano
Rivers Jobe /Bass
Keith Martin /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Alan Moore /Trombone
Terry Noonan /Arranger
Brian Perrin /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Lonesome Dave Peverett /Guitar, Vocals
Kim Simmonds /Guitar, Harmonica, Piano
Tony Stevens /Bass, Percussion
Mike Vernon /Arranger, Percussion, Producer
Derek Wadsworth /Trombone, Trombone (Tenor)
Chris Youlden /Guitar, Piano, Vocals
REVIEW
by Peter Kurtz
The third release by Kim Simmonds and company, but the first to feature the most memorable lineup of the group: Simmonds, "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, Tony "Tone" Stevens, Roger Earl, and charismatic singer Chris Youlden. This one serves up a nice mixture of blues covers and originals, with the first side devoted to studio cuts and the second a live club date recording. Certainly the standout track, indeed a signature song by the band, is the tour de force "Train to Nowhere," with its patient, insistent buildup and pounding train-whistle climax. Additionally, David Anstey's detailed, imaginative sleeve art further boosts this a notch above most other British blues efforts.
BIOGRAPHY
by Steve Huey
Part of the late-'60s blues-rock movement, Britain's Savoy Brown never achieved as much success in their homeland as they did in America, where they promoted their albums with nonstop touring. The band was formed and led by guitarist Kim Simmonds, whose dominating personality has led to myriad personnel changes; the original lineup included singer Bryce Portius, keyboardist Bob Hall, guitarist Martin Stone, bassist Ray Chappell, and drummer Leo Manning. This lineup appeared on the band's 1967 debut, Shake Down, a collection of blues covers. Seeking a different approach, Simmonds dissolved the group and brought in guitarist Dave Peverett, bassist Rivers Jobe, drummer Roger Earl, and singer Chris Youlden, who gave them a distinctive frontman with his vocal abilities, bowler hat, and monocle. With perhaps its strongest lineup, Savoy Brown quickly made a name for itself, now recording originals like "Train to Nowhere" as well. However, Youlden left the band in 1970 following Raw Sienna, and shortly thereafter, Peverett, Earl, and new bassist Tony Stevens departed to form Foghat, continuing the pattern of consistent membership turnover. Simmonds collected yet another lineup and began a hectic tour of America, showcasing the group's now-refined bluesy boogie rock style, which dominated the rest of their albums. The group briefly broke up in 1973, but re-formed the following year. Throughout the '80s and '90s Simmonds remained undeterred by a revolving-door membership and continued to tour and record. Their first album for the Blind Pig label, Strange Dreams, was released in 2003. Steel followed in 2007 from Panache Records.
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