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The Spencer Davis Group|Taking Time Out: Complete Recordings 1967-1969

Taking Time Out: Complete Recordings 1967-1969

The Spencer Davis Group

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With the loss of Stevie Winwood, the Spencer Davis Group were just another rock band. But that didn't keep them from marching onwards until the end of the decade, with a few more personnel changes. This compilation of 20 previously unreleased tracks is taken from radio/TV broadcasts and studio outtakes, as well as their near-complete unreleased 1969 album, Letters From Edith. The 1967-1968 cuts are middling pop-flavored psychedelia that's heavy on the organ-guitar combination, with the odd slice of above-average material ("With Their New Face On") and strange stylistic detour (a couple of Jimmy Webb songs). Guitarist Ray Fenwick comes to the fore as songwriter on the Letters From Edith sessions. This finds them groping for a style -- some country-rock here, a bit of jazzy funk there, and some lowest-common-denominator psych-prog as well -- without much success, though the jazz-soul instrumental organ showcase "Firefly" isn't bad.

© Richie Unterberger /TiVo

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The Spencer Davis Group

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1
Time Seller (Mono)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:52

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Spencer Davis, Composer - Eddie Hardin, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

2
Don't Want You No More
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:10

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

3
Taking Out Time
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:37

Spencer Davis, Composer - Eddie Hardin, Composer - The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

4
Every Little Thing
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:49

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

5
Virginals Dream
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:04

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

6
Looking Back
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:47

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2010 Cherry Red Records

7
Picture of Her
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:58

Spencer Davis, Composer - The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

8
Just Like Me
The Spencer Davis Group
00:01:42

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

9
Possession
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:02

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

10
Mr. Second Class
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:15

Spencer Davis, Composer - Eddie Hardin, Composer - The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

11
Sanity Inspector
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:01

Spencer Davis, Composer - Davis, Composer - Hardin, Composer - Eddie Hardin, Composer - The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

12
After Tea
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:19

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Hans van Eijck, Composer - Ray Fenwick, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

13
Moonshine
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:35

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

14
With His New Face On (Stereo Mix)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:18

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

15
Mr. Second Class (Stereo Mix)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:14

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Spencer Davis, Composer - Eddie Hardin, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

16
Alec in Transitland
The Spencer Davis Group
00:06:48

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

17
Sanity Inspector (Stereo Mix)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:01

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

18
Feel Your Way
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:58

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

19
Morning Sun
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:17

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

20
Moonshine (Stereo Mix)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:40

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Spencer Davis, Composer - Eddie Hardin, Composer - Peter York, Composer - Pete York, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

21
Don't Want You No More (Stereo Mix)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:15

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

22
Time Seller
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:52

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Davis, Composer - Hardin, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

23
Stop Me, I'm Falling
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:27

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

24
After Tea (Stereo Mix)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:20

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Hans van Eijck, Composer - Ray Fenwick, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

DISC 2

1
(Aquarius) Der Wassermann
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:50

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

2
Let the Sunshine In
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:05

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

3
Short Change
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:56

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Davis, Composer - Duncan, Composer - Fenwick, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

4
Picture of Heaven
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:05

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

5
I Met a Woman
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:55

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

6
Letters from Edith
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:29

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Spencer Davis, Composer - Ray Fenwick, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

7
Raintree River
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:53

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

8
What a Way to Die
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:01

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

9
Firefly (Funky)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:06:50

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Ray Fenwick, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

10
Magical Day
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:23

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

11
I Guess I'm Wasting My Time
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:18

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

12
Misguided (Poor Misguided Woman)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:05:27

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

13
And the Gods Came Down
The Spencer Davis Group
00:07:00

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

14
New Jersey Turnpike
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:21

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

15
Magpie
The Mugratroyd Band
00:02:25

The Mugratroyd Band, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

16
Twice a Week
The Mugratroyd Band
00:03:01

The Mugratroyd Band, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

17
I'm Lost
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:57

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

18
Pools Winner
The Spencer Davis Group
00:04:02

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

19
Groove Extra
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:41

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

20
The Girls' Song
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:16

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

21
Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In (Demo)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:50

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

22
Feel Your Way (Backing Track)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:57

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

DISC 3

1
Feel Your Way (Alt Versions Soundtrack Sessions 1967)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:55

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

2
Morning Sun (Alt Versions Soundtrack Sessions 1967)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:03:22

Spencer Davis, Composer - Eddie Hardin, Composer - The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist - Nicky James, Composer - Kirk Duncan, Composer

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

3
Taking Out Time (Alt Versions Soundtrack Sessions 1967)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:11

Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2016 RPM Records

4
Picture Of Her (Alt Versions Soundtrack Sessions 1967)
The Spencer Davis Group
00:02:55

The Spencer Davis Group, MainArtist

© 2016 RPM Records ℗ 2006 RPM Records

Album review

With the loss of Stevie Winwood, the Spencer Davis Group were just another rock band. But that didn't keep them from marching onwards until the end of the decade, with a few more personnel changes. This compilation of 20 previously unreleased tracks is taken from radio/TV broadcasts and studio outtakes, as well as their near-complete unreleased 1969 album, Letters From Edith. The 1967-1968 cuts are middling pop-flavored psychedelia that's heavy on the organ-guitar combination, with the odd slice of above-average material ("With Their New Face On") and strange stylistic detour (a couple of Jimmy Webb songs). Guitarist Ray Fenwick comes to the fore as songwriter on the Letters From Edith sessions. This finds them groping for a style -- some country-rock here, a bit of jazzy funk there, and some lowest-common-denominator psych-prog as well -- without much success, though the jazz-soul instrumental organ showcase "Firefly" isn't bad.

© Richie Unterberger /TiVo

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