In July 1973, “Vertigo” label released “Bump ‘N’ Grind”, fourth and the last Jackson Heights album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Phonogram Studios” in London, and was produced by Lee Jackson.
Personnel:
- John McBurnie – vocals, acoustic guitar, mellotron, percussion
- Brian Chatton – vocals, piano, clarinet, organ, mellotron, harpsichord, celesta, tubular bells, electric piano, synthesizer
- Lee Jackson – vocals, bass guitar, congas, percussion, electric cello
- Roger McKew – guitar
- Keith Emerson – Moog synthesizer
- Billy Bell – banjo
- Chris Laurence – bass
- Ian Wallace, Mike Giles – drums
- Alan Travers, Andy Babynchuk, Cathy Wei, Clare Farmer, David Woodcock, Eddy Roberts, Liz Edwards, Gavyn Wright, Godfrey Salmon, Jeff Grey, Louise Jopling, Paul Pearce – violin
- Johnny Van Derrick – violin solo
- Brian Hawkins, Brian Mack, Don McVay, Jan Schlapp – viola
- Helen Liebmann, Lynden Cranham, Martin Robinson, Mike Hurwitz – cello
- Johnny Van Derrick – fiddle
- Ian Green – arrangements, conductor
- Chris Harding, Roger Wake – engineer
- Fabio Nicoli, Roger Stowell – cover concept
- William Stone & Associates – graphics, typography
- Roger Stowell – photography
- Mlle. Anne Goddet – model on the cover
- Ann Chandler – stylist
- Johnny Toogood – executive producer
Track listing:
- I Could Be Your Orchestra – Murphy, John McBurnie
- Spaghetti Sunshine – Brian Chatton
- Long Necked Lady – John McBurnie
- Public Romance – Brian Chatton
- Bump and Grind – John McBurnie
- Comberland Country – Brian Chatton, Lee Jackson
- It’s a Shame – Brian Chatton, Lee Jackson
- Ladies in the Chorus – Brian Chatton, Lee Jackson
- Whatever Happened to the Conversation – Brian Chatton, John McBurnie, Lee Jackson
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