Label: Repertoire Records (Germany), REP 4533-WP
Style: Rhythm and Blues, Mod
Country: London, England
Time: 78:17
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 389 Mb
The
Artwoods (also sometimes known by Decca Records as the Art Woods) were a
British rhythm and blues band who formed in 1963 and were
professionally active between 1964 and 1967. They were a popular live
attraction, rivalling groups such as the Animals, although, despite
releasing a clutch of singles and an album, their record sales never
reflected this popularity.
Singer Arthur Wood, from whom the band
took their name, was the eldest brother of Ronnie Wood (who later found
fame with the Faces and Rolling Stones). Art Wood had been a vocalist
with Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated for a short period during 1962,
simultaneously fronting his own group, the Art Wood Combo. When
keyboardist Jon Lord and guitarist Derek Griffiths from Red Bludd's
Bluesicians joined the Art Wood Combo, the Artwoods were formed. With
Keef Hartley, formerly with Rory Storm & the Hurricanes, joining on
drums and Malcolm Pool from the Roadrunners joining as bassist, in
December 1964 the band turned professional, securing a residency at
London's 100 Club and signing a recording contract with Decca Records.
Colin Martin joined from the band the Ingoes, who changed their name to
the Blossom Toes. Martin went on to work at BBC Radio 2 where he
produced Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce and Gloria Hunniford, and was later
appointed as Head of Music at the station.
The intended debut single,
a cover of Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man", was shelved in favour
of a rendition of an old Lead Belly song, "Sweet Mary". Although it did
not reach the charts, it received sufficient airplay to bring the band
much live work, including an appearance on the first live edition of
Ready Steady Go!. Their second record, "Oh My Love", was another blues
cover. Like its predecessor (and subsequent releases), it failed to
chart. Their only chart single was "I Take What I Want", which reached
No. 28 on 8 May 1966. The Artwoods were one of the few British bands of
the era to play behind the Iron Curtain as they toured Poland in 1966,
with Lord's then-girlfriend Elkie Brooks as opener.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artwoods)
01. Can You Hear Me (02:57)
02. Down In The Valley (03:01)
03. Things Get Better (02:26)
04. Walk On The Wild Side (05:32)
05. I Keep Forgettin' (02:29)
06. Keep Lookin' (03:07)
07. One More Heartache (03:12)
08. Work, Work, Work (03:29)
09. Be My Lady (03:03)
10. If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody (02:05)
11. Stop And Think It Over (02:58)
12. Don't Cry No More (03:54)
13. Sweet Mary (02:54)
14. If I Ever Get My Hands On You (02:04)
15. Goodbye Sisters (02:54)
16. She Knows What To Do (02:30)
17. I Take What I Want (02:55)
18. I Feel Good (02:46)
19. What Shall I Do (02:54)
20. In The Deep End (03:08)
21. These Boot Are Made For Walkin' (02:49)
22. A Taste Of Honey (03:12)
23. Our Man Flint (03:00)
24. Routine (03:06)
25. Brother Can You Spare A Dime (02:57)
26. Al's Party (02:44)
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