GOSPEL OAK ?– Same,1970,1-st UK(Uni Rec. UNLS 113) Edit. ( EX+/ NM. ) Prog Rock.
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Description
Gospel Oak was a surprise to me, both in bibliographical terms and for the music. I literally bought it for the album cover which showed what I thought were a bunch of English hippy guys poised in a beatific rural setting (the oak tree picture on the cover was stunning). I literally had visions of early 1970s UK progressive moves. Besides, Kapp had some interesting late 1960s and early-1970s acts on its roster (no, I'm not thinking about Cher). Anyhow it turned out that virtually every one of my preconceived notions was wrong.
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).
Gospel Oak ?– Gospel Oak
Label:
UNI RECORDS ?– UNLS 113
Format:
Vinyl, 12", Album, Stereo
Country:
UK
Released:
1970
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Prog. / psyhedelic Rock.
TracklistHide Credits
A1 Brown Haired Girl Written-By – John Rapp (2) 3:34 A2 Common Expression Written-By – John Rapp (2) 3:17 A3 Recollections Of Jessica Written-By – Bob Le Gate, Tim Hovey 3:05 A4 South Bleach Written-By – Bob Le Gate, Tim Hovey 2:36 A5 Big Fat White Man Written-By – Bob Le Gate, Kerry Gaines, Matthew Kelly (2) 2:35 B1 Why We Came Written-By – John Rapp (2), Kerry Gaines 2:57 B2 Go Talk To Rachel Written-By – John Rapp (2) 4:07 B3 O.K. Sam Written-By – Bob Le Gate, Tim Hovey 3:25 B4 St. Anne's Pretension Written-By – John Rapp (2), Kerry Gaines 4:39Credits
- Drums, Percussion – Kerry Gaines
- Engineer – Martin Rushent, Mike Bobak
- Harmonica, Percussion, Guitar – Matthew Kelly (2)
- Lead Guitar, Vocals – Bob Le Gate
- Pedal Steel Guitar – Gordon Huntley
- Piano, Organ – Cliff Hall (2)
- Producer – Mike Leander, Roger Watson (2)
- Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar – John Rapp (2)
Notes
Gatefold cover. Track listing slightly different to other pressings.
On Side A "South Bleach" and "Big Fat White Man" are swapped round on the UK pressing.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other (MCA RECORDS LTD 139 PICCADILLY LONDON W1 ON LABEL RIM): MCA RECORDS ON
- REAR OF SLEEVE
.( MULTIPLE PURCHASES...25%- postage cost FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LP )
I offer to buy vinyl records from his own collection, which collected 35 years. Plans to sell about 2,000 of the original, rare and interesting records. Vinyl before selling tapped. Thank you for your interest . Sincerely . Oleg
