Yesterday the iPod shuffled its way into a song that I didn't immediately recognize, though after a number of seconds in, I assumed it was a Hollies rarity. When it was over, I took a peek and discovered it was Rick Price and Mike Sheridan, the former being a member of the Move, and the latter, a man with his own Birmingham band The Lot, which included Roy Wood.
Where did this song come from?
I had it on that fantastic 3 CD set "Come Join My Orchestra," a wonderful collection of British baroque pop. But after a few more key strokes, I stumbled upon a 2 CD set titled "This Is To Certify" which features everything Price/Sheridan had recorded post-Move. There is the complete "This Is To Certify That" album from 1970, as well a trove of unreleased material, as well as Rick Price's 1971 release "Talking To The Flowers."
Why the hell didn't I get the memo on this set which has been out there since 2004?
I haven't given the whole thing a proper listen yet, but sampling a number of songs has totally satisfied all of my Roy Wood & Jeff Lynne needs, and I think if you are a fan, you might also be a fan of these tracks.
3 comments:
Thank you, Shuffle!
This is good. Because of your notice several years back, I picked up the "Come Join My Orchestra" collection and have dug it ever since. This collection has now been ordered. Also want to thank you for turning me on to that Los Lobos "Ride This" ep. Never knew about it. Has been on rotation for almost a week now. That "Now Playing" side section of yours is the best! Puts me right back to hours spent at my local record store (Arons Records) as a kid and walking out with a stack of demo and used lps for maybe $10 bucks. Thank you Sal for letting me have the thrill of album discovery again.
Good songs, I don't think I've heard any pre-Move songs before. Thanks for posting them and the links to the comps!
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