progressive take on social issues ("The Pill") and her nakedly autobiographical writing ("Coal Miner's Daughter") are also here
as well as the band's first release on its own label
and fans may be surprised to find that this blues-rock band had more in common with the Faces (particularly on the piano-driven "Hoochie Koochie Lady") than proto-metal groups like Led Zeppelin
both formerly of Smith Westerns
and with the added radio play of a hit single
LIVE BITES 10/24/2020 progressive take on social issuesPersonnel: Klaus Meine, Rocq E Harrell (vocals); Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs (guitar, acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, background vocals); Herman Rarebell (keyboards, drums); Luke Herzog (keyboards); Ralph Rieckermann (upright bass, background vocals); Fred White, Linda McCrary, Alfie Silas, Rick Nelson (programming). Audio Mixers: Ronald Prent; Erwin Musper; Albert Boekholt. Recording information: Goodnight L. A. Studios; Scorpio Sound Studio,