The Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer 1975

The Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer 1975
PZ 33798, PZ 33798

Blues

The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer...now there's a title for the ages. If anyone knows their Winter History, Rick Derringer helped write, produce, and play on many of (Johnny and Edgar) Winter albums of the early - to - mid 70's. But back to this album, this is just a fun, party rock record. You know it's a party if Derringer is listed on the album...Johnny Winter played the blues, Edgar played the jazz, and when Derringer worked with each brother seperately (and together, on Johnny and Edgar Winter Live 'Together') he brought in the rock (and party). I wouldn't call this album as essential or a masterpiece, but any fan of mid 70's rock, or of Edgar, Johnny, or Rick should definitely pick up. This is a no frills release.
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The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer is a big disappointment over the previous year's Shock Treatment. On that album, the band displayed a lot of enthusiasm in their performance and each member's musical specialty blended in well. But on this album, you can tell that Winter, Derringer, and Hartman are more interested in their respective solo careers. Edgar Winter delves into soul and funk, Hartman- soft rock, and Derringer- no frills rock 'n' roll. Not to mention the fact that the compositions aren't instantly memorable and the production is less polished. Winter even contributes a "Frankenstein"-like instrumental but is definitely not as good. Out of the 12 tracks on this release, only three are worthwhile, and even these don't rank among their best.
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Edgar Winter - Percussion, Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals
Rick Derringer - Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals
Paul Prestopino - Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Guitar (Classical)
Dan Hartman - Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Strings, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals
John Siegler - Bass, Bass (Acoustic)
Chuck Ruff - Percussion, Drums, Vocals
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A1. Cool Dance  2:56
A2. People Music  3:02
A3. Good Shot  3:37
A4. Nothin' Good Comes Easy  3:22
    Banjo, Guitar [Classical], Resonator Guitar - Paul Prestopino
A5. Infinite Peace In Rhythm  3:07
    Banjo, Guitar [Classical], Resonator Guitar - Paul Prestopino
A6. Paradise-Sides  5:41
B1. Diamond Eyes  3:51
B2. Modern Love  3:44
B3. Let's Do It Together Again  3:09
B4. Can't Tell One From The Other  2:38
    Banjo, Guitar [Classical], Resonator Guitar - Paul Prestopino
    Bass [Acoustic] - John Siegler
B5. J.A.P. (Just Another Punk)  4:26
B6. Chainsaw  3:13
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Edgar WINTER (White Truash )- Roadwork 1972

Edgar WINTER´S (White Truash) - Roadwork 1972
Label: Sony
Audio CD (June 19, 1989)

Blues

Gospel, soul, r&b, jazz, blues, rock and roll - this record features it all. A live experience not too be missed, it showcases many fine musicians, whether it's Jerry LaCroix enticing the Apollo audience to dance, or Edgar Winter's banshee screams, or Rick Derringer's guitar playing, or Jon Smith's brilliant saxophone leading the horn section's punchy arrangements - this record has everything. Starting strong with Jerry's "Save the Planet", it keeps the tempo up with his self-penned "Jive, Jive, Jive", and continues with Jerry offering a rousing vocal on "I Can't Turn You Loose". Rick Derringer comes in for a rocking "Still Alive and Well" and "Back in the U.S.A.". Johnny Winter does a turn with Rick's "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo", and brother Edgar arrests everyone with an incredible 17-minute "Tobacco Road". The last three cuts were recorded at New York's Apollo, where these guys show they can hold their own. Edgar gets funky with "Cool Fool" and "Do Yourself a Favor". Jerry wraps it all up with a get-down version of "Turn on Your Lovelight". This is a simply excellent album well deserving of its platinum sales status.
This is live Rock and Roll at it's finest! Edgar Winter at the keyboard, Rick Derringer on guitar, and Jerry LaCroix on saxaphone combine to rattle the walls of the Apollo Theater and the Whiskey A' Go Go on this 1972 Epic collection.

Original recordings start gently with the gospel-flavored "Save the Planet" and then ratchet up through the raucous "Jive, Jive, Jive" before covering Otis Redding/Steve Cropper's "I Can't Turn You Loose."
All of this music is tasty and lively. Tracks five, six, and seven, though, anchor this album for me. After a wild rendition of Chuck Berry's "Back in the USA," Edgar introduces his brother, Johnny, to scorch through a little "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo." But buckle up after that for the sparkling "Tobacco Road." Nothing beats opening the sunroof and cranking the volume on a hot summer night to listen to the amazing twists and turns of these multi-talented, full-of-life musicians.
"Do Yourself a Favor" and give this CD a ride.
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01. Save The Planet   7.39
02. Jive, Jive, Jive   3.12
03. I Can't Turn You Loose   3.55
04. Still Alive And Well   3.59
05. Back In The U.S.A.   5.52
06. Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo   5.42
07. Tobacco Road   17.10
08. Cool Fool   6.05
09. Do Yourself A Favor   4.47
10. Turn On Your Lovelight   7.47
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