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Savoy Brown: Blue Matter

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In March 1969, “Decca” label released “Blue Matter”, the third Savoy Brown album. It was recorded December / March 1968 – January 1969, and was produced by Mike Vernon. The album is mix of live and studio recordings.
Personnel:

  • Chris Youlden– lead vocal, guitar, piano, arrangements
  • Kim Simmonds– lead guitar, harmonica, piano, arrangements
  • “Lonesome” Dave Peverett– vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements
  • Tone Stevens– bass, arrangements
  • Roger Earl– drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Bob Hall– piano
  • Rivers Jobe– bass
  • Terry Flannery, Keith Martin, Alan Moore, Brian Perrin, Derek Wadsworth– trombones
  • Terry Noonan – arrangements
  • Roy Thomas Baker – recording, engineer
  • Colin Freeman, Michael Mailes, John Punter,
  • Mike Vernon – arrangements, recording assistant
  • David Anstey – design
  • David Wedgbury – photography

Track listing:

  1. Train to Nowhere – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  2. Tolling Bells – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  3. She’s Got a Ring in His Nose and a Ring on Her Hand – Chris Youlden
  4. Vicksburg Blues – Bob Hall, Chris Youlden
  5. Don’t Turn Me from Your Door – John Lee Hooker
  6. Grits Ain’t Groceries (All Around the World) – Titus Turner
  7. May Be Wrong – Dave Peverett
  8. Louisiana Blues – Muddy Waters
  9. It Hurts Me Too – Mel London