Which is a strange title really, as he has left a woman with large knockers on top of the vibrato unit. Not very organised, that, Ken. There she is again on the back, practising her fingering.
This album is pretty average on the
whole but there are two tracks which stand out like gold rings
in a big pile of pig poo. Who can forget Kenny's unforgettable
rendition of that sampler record classic "The Poor People Of
paris." Complete with quality drum and bass combo backing, this
track will have you jigging in your seat, so some form of
protective cover may be in order. As a certain Mr. Rogers once
said "You'll never get that out with a damp sponge, best get
some industrial suction on it love." Kenny is also on form on
track two, side two, with "Serenata." Check out the bit where he
gets a serious attack of the keyboard stabbing jitters. Perhaps
he was playing that while she had the photo taken?
Kenny's bass player I particularly admire here, especially on the intro. It has that astringent, not quite in tune quality that you get from plucking a piece of wire attached to a cardboard box. Five star award.
Worth noting that this is clearly done on a real electromechanical Hammond, and has that true quality sound. The problem with listening to this record is that the other tracks start to grow on you too. Arrrghhh! I cheated with this one, and bought it off the web hence the profligate price tag. Worth every penny though.
Featuring Johnny Patrick at the Hammond Organ
Well it's the 1970s, as we can
clearly see by the triple exposure dancing lady in that rather
fetching brown striped stretch nylon top, which should be kept
well away from all microgroove styli, pickups, North Sea gas
conversion sites, 4000 series metal gate CMOS chips, and treated
sparingly with EMItex anti-static cleaning products to avoid
unwanted discharges spoiling your listening enjoyment and to
keep the playing surfaces free from dust, electrostatic
discharge semiconductor damage and unnecessary explosions. This
is another high quality Hammond collection with many of our
compilation favourites; Serenata, The Girl From Ipanema, Spanish
Flea, to mention but three. Here is my fave, and the spiele from
the rear.
"Sonny"
Played By Johnny Patrick At The Hammond Organ
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