[2018-01-26] Zoot Money's Big Roll Band "Big Time Operator" limited edition 4CD box set (Repertoire UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Sep 23, 2017 3:32 am

Description
Zoot Money's Big Roll Band was one of the most popular and entertaining groups of the British R&B boom era. A charismatic personality, soulful singer and cool Hammond organist, Zoot was much loved by the Mods who flocked to his shows at London's In clubs like The Flamingo.The Beatles and Rolling Stones were among his greatest fans.

The Big Roll Band boasted an array of top class musicians, including guitarist Andy Summers, later to find fame with The Police, saxophonists Johnny Almond and Nick Newall,singer/bass player Paul Williams and drummer Colin Allen.

This essential 4 CD box set collection captures the band playing soul, jazz and R&B hits on stage and in the studio with energy, drive and humour. We hear them storm through dozens of songs,including Let The Good Times Roll, It Should've Been Me, Barefootin' and their 1965 chart hit Big Time Operator.

Rare and historic 1966 recordings of the band in action,taped at The Flamingo and Klook's Kleek clubs,showcase Zoot's passion for the songs of James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Ray Charles. BBC radio shows, presented by the late Brian Matthews, include interview spots with Zoot, between more swinging performances by the Big Rollers. A 4th CD version of Zoot's superb 1965 studio album It Should've Been Me has extra bonus tracks.

Detailed liner notes, complete with new interviews with Zoot Money and a brilliantly written foreword by Andy Summers, reminiscing about the unique atmosphere of the Flamingo Club, help make this eagerly awaited Box Set,an essential release for all lovers of Big Rollin R&B at its best.

- Limited edition 2000 copies, signed by Zoot Money.
- Book-sized CD package. 54 page book including photos sourced from the legendary Jeremy Spencer archive.
- Essay written by Chris Welch with foreword by Zoot Money and Andy Summers.
- All tracks remastered by Jon Astley and Eroc.

Tracklist
[CD1]
1. Chauffeur
2. The One And Only Man
3. I've Been Trying
4. Florence Of Arabia
5. Let The Good Times Roll
6. James Brown Medley: I'll Go Crazy Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
7. Mashed Potato U.S.A.
8. Nothing Can Change This Love
9. Barefootin' (Tracks 1 - 9 from, Live At Klook's Kleek)
10. Good
11. Bring It On Home To Me
12. Please Stay
13. You Know You'll Cry
14. Something Is Worrying Me
15. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
16. The Many Faces Of Love (Tracks 10 - 16, BONUS TRACKS 1965 STUDIO SINGLES)

[CD2]
1. I Got You (I Feel Good)
2. Smack Dab In The Middle
3. Boot - Leg
4. Train Train
5. Ain't That Peculiar
6. People Gonna Talk
7. It Should've Been Me
8. Hallelujah I Love Her So
9. Self Discipline
10. Rock Me Baby
11. Stormy Monday Blues
12. The Uncle Willie
13. When I Met My Baby
14. Blues March
15. You Don't Know Like I Know
16. Big Time Operator
17. Hide Nor Hair
18. Haunted House
19. La La La La La / The 'In' Crowd (Tracks 1 - 19 from , Live At The Flamingo)
20. Let's Run For Cover
21. Self Discipline
22. Big Time Operator
23. Zoot's Sermon (Tracks 20 - 23, BONUS TRACKS 1966 STUDIO SINGLES)

[CD3]
1. Cool Jerk
2. Big Time Operator
3. Barefootin'
4. I Can't Turn You Loose
5. Chauffeur
6. Picture Me Gone
7. Star Of The Show
8. Let The Good Times Roll
9. Something's Worrying Me
10. Ain't That Love
11. You Don't Know Like I Know
12. Let's Run For Cover
13. People Gonna Talk (Tracks 1 - 13 from, Live at the BBC)
14. The Uncle Willie
15. Zoot's Suit (e)
16. Gin House
17. Rocking Chair (Tracks 14 - 17, BONUS TRACKS 1964 STUDIO SINGLES)

[CD4]
1. I'll Go Crazy
2. Jump Back
3. Along Came John
4. Back Door Blues
5. It Should've Been Me
6. Sweet Little Rock And Roller
7. My Wife Can't Cook
8. Rags And Old Iron
9. The Cat
10. Feelin' Sad
11. Bright Lights Big City
12. Fina (Tracks 1 - 12 from It Should've Been Me)
13. The Star Of The Show
14. The Mound Moves
15. Nick Knack
16. I Really Learnt How To Cry
17. Stop The Wedding
18. Just A Passing Phase
19. What Cha Gonna Do 'Bout It
20. Coffee Song (Tracks 13 - 20, BONUS TRACKS 1966/67/68 IN THE STUDIO)

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WJTNC1/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074WJTNC1/?tag=imwan-21

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

I just love this stuff. Having the Georgie Fame box and loving it this a no brainer for me.

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:16 am

Bump: This has been pushed back to December 1st.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

UK is at approx. at $47.95 including mailing so I'm going this route unless I see Amazon US drop significantly.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Nov 17, 2017 3:19 pm

Another delay, now rescheduled for January 26th.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Linda wrote:

Another delay, now rescheduled for January 26th.

I know, I just received my E-Mail on order. Well late is better than never. :ohyes:

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Well, finally arrived on Feb. 6th. Very nice box, looking forward to diving in this weekend.

[2018-01-26] Zoot Money's Big Roll Band "Big Time Operator" limited edition 4CD box set (Repertoire UK)

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