1973 = PROMO = (SAVOY BROWN) CHRIS YOULDEN "NOWHERE ROAD" CHRIS SPEDDING BLUES
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SCARCE ORIGINAL 1973 FIRST PRESS
PROMOTIONAL ADVANCED RELEASE COPY
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(((Savoy Brown)))
Chris Youlden
"Nowhere Road"
USA - LONDON - XPS 633 (PROMO)
RARE as an ADVANCED RELEASE PROMOTIONAL COPY
Original 1973 little seen first press (was never reissued by London) ... Chris Youlden fronted Savoy Brown during their peak years ... this was his first of two solo albums. Features both Danny Kirwin & Chris Spedding on guitars and is a very solid LP that grows with each spin. "The voice" in top form, Youden was a special vocalist with a style that fit the smokey blues-boom like a glove...
Includes the original printed lyrics inner sleeve (rare to find...)
Best known as Savoy Brown's GREAT original lead singers during his tour of duty with the band from 1968 through 1973, Chris Youlden rivaled Kim Simmonds in serving as the band's focal point. In addition to being blessed with a voice that was perfectly suited for the band's bluesy rock moves, his reputation wasn't hurt by his onstage attire - often a bowler hat and monocle (eye piece), or a tux. Youlden was a strong capable writer, responsible for penning roughly half of Savoy's classic-best '60's & early'70s material.
Unhappy with Savoy Brown's constant touring and drift towards what he considered to be mindless boogie, in May 1970, Youlden tendered his resignation. He effectively vanished for the next three years, unexpectedly reappeared in 1973 signed by London Records as a solo act (coincidently Savoy Brown's label). Produced by Barry Murray, 1973's "Nowhere Road" was notable for the fact it bore little resemblance to his Savoy Brown catalog. With Youlden penning all eleven tracks, material such as 'Chink of Sanity' and 'Mama Don't Talk So Loud' retained a bluesy base, but injected a distinctively sinewy funky edge into selections such as the title track (boasting a great guitar solo), 'One October Day' (with some tasty backing arrangements) and the blazing 'Cryin' In the Road'. Chris Spedding and Fleetwood Mac guitarist Danny Kirwan provided sterling support throughout. A commercial disappointment, the set barely charted, peaking at #210. (Sporting one of the year's ugliest covers certainly didn't help sales.) The lack of sales was unfortunate since Youlden's instantly recognizable voice remained in prime form. Without wanting it to sound like hype, had Savoy Brown recorded an album this good, they would've been stars ... A fantastic debut album that we play over and over !!!
credits to BadCat Records on the internet of goodly goods...
*Chris Youlden – Vocals
*Danny Kirwan – Guitar
*Chris Spedding – Guitar
*Ray Fenwick – Guitar
*Andy Silvester – Bass
*Roy Babbington – Bass
*Bruce Rowland – Drums
*Pete Wingfield – Piano
Nowhere Road - 4:51
One October Day - 2:25
Chink Of Sanity - 4:01
Crying In The Road - 3:38
Mamma Don't You Talk So Loud - 3:13
Standing On The Corner - 3:29
In The Wood - 4:14
Wake Up Neighbour - 2:39
Street Sounds - 4:31
Time Will Tell - 2:43
Pick Up My Dogs - 2:40
CONDITION: The cover: rated: VG+(+) PROMO sticker on cover which has slight shelf wear and NOT at all bad. This is a scarce LP and finding a cover much better is really hard, the silver color wears SO easily if not in a protective plastic outer sleeve ... still with a collection appearance -- there is a small round promo circle at top right. There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...
The vinyl: Rated: VG++ shiny with a few top surface scuff lines, still plays very enjoyable with CLEAN audio ... both LONDON labels are clean A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people... EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING All imperfections are noted both cover & record NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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