M- 1970 Promo GOSPEL OAK UK HIPPIE PASTORAL Rock Psych

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RARE MINTY CLEAN 1970 ((PROMO))ORIGINAL !

                    GOSPEL OAK

           ...USA - KAPP RECORDS -  KS 3635 - PROMO 

The great cover of GOSPEL OAK depicts English hippy guys poised in a beatific rural setting (the oak tree picture on the cover is stunning).

Contains the original 1970 KAPP Records inner sleeve to the pressing...

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Gospel Oak's Matthew Kelly was a Californian who'd previously attracted attention playing blues harmonica and touring with the likes of Mel Brown, John Lee Hooker, and T-Bone Walker. The man clearly had some chops to be supporting names like that. Kelly soon found himself caught-up in San Francisco's burgeoning rock scene. He added electric guitar to his repertoire and started playing with Chris Herold and Dave Torbert. In 1969 the three of them were hired to play in the band Horses which was fronted by sometimes actor and lead singer Don Johnson (yeap, the Miami Vice guy). Horses recorded one self-titled album before collapsing.  Kelly's next move found him headed for the UK.  At the same time drummer Kerry Gaines, keyboardist Cliff Hall, pedal steel guitarist Gordon Huntley, lead guitarist Bob Le Gate, and singer/bassist John Rapp found themselves in England.  Originally from Indiana, they somehow managed to attract the attention of Beatles publicist Tony Barrow. Barrow signed on as manager and used his connections to get the band a record deal with Kapp. The label then decided to ship the group to London where they hooked up with fellow expatriot Kelly.  Musically "Gospel Oak" has a nice mix of varied melodics with tracks like 'Recollections of Jessica' and 'Big Fat White Man' are 'nice' listening complete with nice melodies and catchy group harmonies. Showcasing Kelly's harmonica and Le Gate's lead guitar 'Brown Haired Girl', 'Common Expressions' and 'South Bleach' offered up a harder edged blues sound, while 'Go Talk To Rachel' and 'O.K. Sam' found the group taking a stab at an accessable rock attack.  Propelled by some excellent Le Gate guitar, best of the lot was the album-closer 'St. Anne's Pretension'.  The album is never less than enjoyable, and with these ingredients the guys could have been major players.  

(side 1)
1.) Brown Haired Girl
2.) Common Expressions  
3.) Recollections of Jessica  
4.) Big Fat White Man  
5.) South Bleach
(side 2)
1.) Why We Came  
2.) Go Talk To Rachel  
3.) O.K. Sam  
4.) St. Anne's Pretension  

CONDITION: The cover thick gatefold is hard to find, let alone clean, this is one of the better ones ever, outside of still sealed, being "EX" (excellent) to M- having a small promotional sticker on back cover that only raises the value, being a limited promo...no bends, no split seams, no writing and bright vibrant colors....

The vinyl is all glossy clear and shiny M- looks and plays TOP level

                keeper copy!

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All imperfections are noted both cover & record