The Spencer Davis Group – Their First LP (Fontana TL 5242)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Spencer Davis Group – Their First LP (Fontana TL 5242): The British R&B Classic That Started It All

 

 

 

 

Fontana records 1965  ‎– TL 5242

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When discussing the roots of the British rhythm and blues explosion 
of the 1960s, few debut albums are as significant as Their First LP by
 The Spencer Davis Group. Released in 1965 on the Fontana label 
under catalog number TL 5242, this record captures a young band 
before worldwide fame, showcasing the remarkable talent of 
teenage keyboard prodigy Steve Winwood.
For collectors of British Invasion vinyl and enthusiasts of classic 
rhythm and blues, Their First LP remains one of 
the most desirable early UK pressings.
The Spencer Davis Group – Their First LP is much more than a 
debut album. It represents the beginning of one of Britain's finest
 rhythm and blues bands and showcases the extraordinary early 
talent of Steve Winwood. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a vinyl 
collector searching for an important British Invasion release, 
this Fontana pressing deserves a place on your shelf.



Crédits

Core line-up
Spencer Davis – vocals, guitar, harmonica
Steve Winwood – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano
Muff Winwood – bass guitar, backing vocals
Pete York – drums
Additional session musicians

Only three guest musicians are documented for the LP:

Musician    Instrument / Vocal    Tracks
Kenny Salmon    Hammond organ    "Every Little Bit Hurts", "Here Right Now"
Peter Asher    Piano    "I'm Blue (The Gong Gong Song)"
Millie Small    Guest vocal    "I'm Blue (The Gong Gong Song)"

Producer
Chris Blackwell – producer (BPR Production for Island Records,
 distributed by Fontana Records).


tracklist:

A1 My Babe
Lead Guitar [Solo] – Steve WinwoodWritten-By – Medley*, Hatfield*    
A2 Dimples
Lead Guitar – Steve WinwoodWritten-By – John Lee Hooker    
A3 Searchin'
Written-By – J. Leiber / M. Stoller*    
A4 Every Little Bit Hurts
Organ – Kenny SalmonWritten-By – E. Cobb*    
A5 I'm Blue (Gong Gong Song)
Piano – Peter AsherVocals [Refrain] – Millie*Written-By – Turner*
A6 Sittin' And Thinkin'
Written-By, Lead Vocals – Spencer Davis    
B1 I Can't Stand It
Written-By – Smokey McAllister
B2 Here Right Now
Organ – Kenny SalmonWritten-By – Steve Winward*
B3 Jump Back
Written-By – Rufus Thomas    
B4 It's Gonna Work Out Fine
Written-By – Lee*, Seneca*    
B5 Midnight Train
Written-By – Alvin Roy, Gerry Hicks    
B6 It Hurts Me So
Written-By – Steve Winward*

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