From a record I haven't thought about since the year of its release, please enjoy the opening track from "The Guest List," Rumour guitarist Martin Belmont's 2009 solo album, which features Nick Lowe, Graham Parker, Sean Tyla, Geraint Watkins, Carlene Carter and on this lovely Louvin Brothers cover, Paul Carrack.
I've been going through old hard drives and finding a treasure trove of music I had long forgotten about. This Martin Belmont record is just one of many. The entire record is a terrific listen, but I've had a soft spot for Paul Carrack ever since I heard Ace's "How Long" blasting out of my cousin's transistor one August day on Coney Island beach in 1974.
Another winner is Belmont's take on one of my favorite Earl King tracks, "Time For The Sun To Rise," featuring vocals by a gentleman named Johnny Nicky, who is "London's best kept secret." I believe it since I know nothing about him. But I do love how he handles the Earl King tune.
One record I can't seem to locate on any of the hard drives is "Known Felons In Drag" by Mud Boy & The Neutrons. I don't believe it was ever released digitally, but most of it can be found on "They Walk Among Us," compilation of the band's first two records. If anyone reading happens to have it and feels like sending it to me via WeTransfer or any file sending service you prefer, I'd be forever grateful.
In the meantime, I may have a few more surprises as the week unfolds. For now, dig these tracks from "The Guest List."
8 comments:
I have one track from that Mud Boy compilation. You're welcome to it if you want, of course. 😎
I loved that their three album titles -- Known Felons in Drag (1986)
Negro Streets at Dawn (1993)
They Walk Among Us (1995). -- were intended as a haiku.
It feels like every time I've seen Squeeze they had a different lineup, and thankfully during the mid-90's show that featured Paul Carrack on keys they played How Long.
Never heard of this album, will give these a spin. Thanks!
I hope this works...
Known Felons in Drag:
https://we.tl/t-7rGkRdtbyO
You rock! Thank you.
he was the George of Rockpile :)
Wasn't Billy Bremner the George of Rockpile?
indeed was trying to get active 4 u ...mixing up rumor & Rockpile & Billy w Martin
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