 |
Timebox
|
continued |
Admiral' John Halsey © Barry Monks
© John Halsey |
The Deram Anthology 1998
Gone is the Sad Man
Shapes & Sounds
Beggin Authorised release 2006
|
Moose on the Loose* 1968
*Not to be confused with The Deram Anthology [detailed opposite] included most of the Timebox singles and b-sides plus tracks recorded for the unreleased album. Whilst it forms a comprehensive document of the band's recording career, it misses the golden opportunity to finally present the missing album 'Moose on the Loose'. You can listen to what the album probably would have comprised here Singles 1967|1968
I'll Always Love You / Soul Sauce / Don't Make Promises / Come On Up / Beggin / Girl Don't Make Me Wait / Baked Jam Roll In Your Eye / Yellow Van / Chris Holmes keys |
Patto |
albums |
|
|
Beat Club, German TV 1971
Pop Deux
US tour with Joe Cocker 1972
Blue Traff
|
A Sense of the Absurd 1995
Disk 1 Bonus track Originally released as
Disk 2 Bonus tracks Oddity not included: Originally released as
Finally given a free rein by Vertigo, the Pattos crafted quite the finest jazz-rock [if you like] guitar albums of the period [or any other for that matter]. The reissue is a worthily packaged effort by Richard Lane on Mercury "In the overall scheme of things, there are two albums anyone who imagines they can play guitar should hear. One is Are You Experienced, the other is Patto's Hold Your Fire"
Clive Griffiths bass |
Roll 'em, Smoke 'em Put Another Line Out 1972 Flat Footed Woman Patto's 'Sgt Pepper'. An eccentric and totally OTT affair and, by that token, nearest to capturing the essence of the group. Typically, Ollie reacted to his new-found guitar-hero status by playing piano almost throughout and by devoting most of side 2 to an epic sea-shanty-on-acid! He does, however, let rip magnificently on Loud Green Song Note: The original US release flipped the first two track to allow Singing the Blues on Reds to open the album [thanks to Tim for this info] Warts and All 2000
You, You Point Your Finger Archive recording by Patto drummer John 'Admiral' Halsey. Best quality Patto 'in concert' recording available - The solo on Let It Rock alone is worth the purchase price! Limited authorised release 2000
Monkey's Bum 1973
My Days Are Numbered
*Guitar instrumental medley. NOT part of the album but recorded by Ollie at around the same time for a projected solo project Ollie left before this could be released and, apparently, some of his guitar parts were removed and replaced by tenor sax. You can't tell though, and it remains an awesome piece of work.
|
Patto |
bbc radio sessions |
|
|
Patto with Bernie Holland [3rd along] standing in for an ailing bassist Clive Griffiths. Paris 1972 photos © Armand Serra
|
Mike Harding - Sounds of the 70's Bob Harris - Sounds of the 70's + Dave Brooks: Sax John Peel - Sounds of the 70's + Dave Brooks: Sax The three sessions above are of exceptional sound quality and represent the best live performances still in existence The Archive holds the original recordings and is working towards an official reissue. In the meantime, please avoid any currently available CD or vinyl advertised which are unauthorised bootlegs Clive Griffiths bass |
Sounds of The 70's - Alan Black Sounds of The 70's - Mike Harding Sounds of The 70's - Bob Harris In Concert + Bernie Holland: Guitar Sounds of The 70's - Bob Harris |
US tour poster
|
Live in Munich 17 April 1971 Dreadful sound quality. Virtually unlistenable Piper 2000, Viarreggio, Italy
Hold Me Back
Recording coutesy of Francesco Malfatti Poster: Thanks to Massimiliano Garre
Stockholm
Hold Your Fire Thanks to Erik Amkoff for this remarkable recording from a tour supporting Ten Years After - Alvin Lee had the unenviable task of trying to follow this every night!. Live in Germany 1972 Dreadful sound quality. Virtually unlistenable Live in Italy 1972 Dreadful sound quality. Virtually unlistenable
Stockholm 1972 Clive Griffiths bass |
The Wake Arms
San Antone Fair quality live recording - you can actually hear the bass! Rare outing for The Admiral's unique renderings of 50's 'doo wop' classics. Totally manic guitar on Hold Your Fire and an extraordinary, unidentified 25 minute [!] composition with Mike on piano. Recording not available for trade Can You Hear Me Johann? Entitled after Mike's impassioned cry to the roadie during the opening track. Best recording from these unreleased European shows. Halsey notably acknowledges the audience's 'appreciation' with the epilogue "Thank you and goodnight you miserable load of bastards, thank you! The Torrington Intro [Soley Soley] + Gary Windo [sax] Essential listening because it is one of only two remaining complete performances and includes much of the sheer lunacy that was Patto. Appalling quality recording via [John Halsey's] portable cassette recorder, but somehow it works. The Black Swan Again, appalling quality - you had to have been there! The Torrington Essential listening because it is one of only two remaining complete performances and includes much of the sheer lunacy that was Patto. Appalling quality recording via Dictaphone, but somehow it works. |
|
|
