The Spencer Davis Group – Autumn '66 (Fontana TL5359)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Spencer Davis Group – Autumn '66 (Fontana TL5359) | Album Review, Tracklist & Vinyl History 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FONTANA RECORDS 1966                      TL5359 

 

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Few British rhythm & blues bands captured the energy of the mid-1960s 
quite like The Spencer Davis Group. Released in 1966, Autumn '66 
showcased the remarkable vocal talent of Steve Winwood alongside 
Spencer Davis, Muff Winwood, and Pete York. Issued by Fontana Records 
under catalog number TL5359, the album blends blues, soul, jazz, and 
early rock into a timeless collection that remains a 
favorite among collectors and classic rock enthusiasts.
Autumn '66 arrived during the group's most successful period, when 
Steve Winwood's soulful voice had already helped produce international hits. 
Rather than relying solely on chart singles, the album explores deeper
 blues influences, soulful arrangements, and polished musicianship that 
reflected the band's rapid artistic growth.
Listeners will find energetic performances mixed with emotional ballads, 
demonstrating why The Spencer Davis Group became one of 
Britain's defining R&B acts of the decade.

credits:

    Steve Winwood – lead guitar, organ, lead vocals (except where noted)
    Muff Winwood – bass
    Spencer Davis – rhythm guitar, vocals (lead vocal on "Midnight Special" , 
   "Dust My Blues" & "Neighbour, Neighbour")
    Pete York – drums

Although the original LP sleeve does not identify the recording studio,
 period documentation and recording histories attribute the sessions to:
Island Studios, London

    Chris Blackwell – producer
    Bob Auger – engineer
    Peter York – liner notes
   

 Track list:

A1     Together 'Til The End Of Time
Written-By – F. Wilson*
A2     Take This Hurt Off Me
Written-By – Covey*, Miller*    
A3     Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
Written-By – Cox
A4     Midnight Special
Arranged By – Spencer DavisWritten-By – Trad.*
A5     When A Man Loves A Woman
Written-By – Wright*, Lewis*
A6     When I Come Home
Written-By – J. Edwards*, S. Winwood*
B1     Mean Woman Blues
Written-By – C. Demetrius*
B2     Dust My Blues
Written-By – Elmore James
B3     On The Green Light
Written-By – S. Winwood*
B4     Neighbour, Neighbour
Written-By – A.J. Valier*
B5     High Time Baby
Written-By – Winwood*, York*, Davis*, Winwood*
B6     Somebody Help Me
Written-By – J. Edwards*

 

 

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