[2015-04-28] The Kingbees "The Kingbees (35th Anniversary Edition)" (Omnivore)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:20 pm

Description
Many point to the music of the late 1970s as a return to roots. And, in many ways it was. Crushing the myth that the songs of Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly were of a bygone time, bands like The Kingbees showed—and proved—it was not of a time, but timeless.

Jamie James formed The Kingbees, after a stint with a re-formed Steppenwolf. He knew there was still a place for good rock ’n’ roll, as evidenced by bands like Stray Cats and The Blasters. The Kingbees were signed to RSO Records in 1979 and released their debut the following year. Straight ahead, reverential and just plain fun—the album’s single “My Mistake” became a hit in Detroit, and The Kingbees were soon spinning on turntables worldwide. It was a clean breath of fresh air in the cloudy air of polluted pop.

Omnivore Recordings, in conjunction with James, is ready to reissue The Kingbees’ classic, self-titled debut, expanded with unissued bonus tracks for its 35th anniversary.

The original 10 tracks are joined by 5 tracks from the demo that got them signed and 3 live tracks from the tour for that classic release. Packaged with unseen photos, memorabilia and notes from James himself, The Kingbees is set to reignite their fanbase, and lovers of rock in general.

James last appeared on the Omnivore soundtrack to the critically acclaimed soundtrack to Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction, but this is where the stinger stung the first time.

Tracklist
1. Sweet Sweet Girl To Me
2. My Mistake
3. Man Made For Love
4. No Respect
5. Fast Girls
6. Shake-Bop
7. Once Is Not Enough
8. Ting-A-Ling
9. Follow Your Heart
10. Everybody’s Gone
[Bonus Tracks]
11. My Mistake (Demo)
12. Man Made For Love (Demo)
13. Burnin’ The Town Tonight (Demo)
14. Ting-A-Ling (Demo)
15. Fast Girls (Demo)
16. Somethin’ Else (Live)
17. Not Fade Away (Live)
18. Bo Diddley (Live)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UGDAF24/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:23 pm

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

I have the twofer of their first two albums, but this looks interesting, thanks to the live tracks.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

I'm in! Omnivore has become one of the best if not the best reissue label within the last year or so.

Rick A.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Apparently the world was full of polluted pop music in 1979. I never noticed.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

I love the song "My Mistake". I recently picked up a vinyl copy of this but it's very noisy. Think I will get this reissue. I didn't know about the 2-fer of their albums, but this should do the trick.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2015 8:26 pm

Check out this vintage performance (lipsynched) of "My Mistake" on the Hollywood Heartbeat music programme in 1980:

[2015-04-28] The Kingbees "The Kingbees (35th Anniversary Edition)" (Omnivore)

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