after discovering HH&F on The Old Grey Whistle Test a lifetime ago i went out and bought the album "Tracks" and have played it regularly since, it's great to see they still arouse such passion among music fans around the world
I could never understand why Jack Daniels didn't grab this song for an advertisement. Very evocative. Very attractive. Didn't it segue into Rhyme and Time on Tracks. Albert should be playing that song now ("I am the minstrel I'll give you a melody with these old gray withered hands.") Maybe not. I saw him play in NYC in June. Such talent!
First up - Albert Lee is a fantastic guitarist ( the fact he became the most-in-demand session player in Nashville was no accident) check "Country Boy" - the most obvious example. HH&F were Very close to Brit equiv. of The Band. I played that 1st Album til it wore-out. Great playing, great singing, Great inspiration and Essence.
'Killer Country'? Jerry's version was only released as a non-album single in 1973, & wasn't released on an album until the mid 80s (he released an album called 'Killer Country' in 1980 but it certainly didn't feature this song!).
Jan 1973 Juke Box and Music to the Man were recorded on London Sessions Album with Heads Hands and Feet. mid 1973 Tony Colton recorded with Jerry using Pete Gavin drums , Steve Cropper guitar , Duck Dunn bass. for the Killer Country Album. In 1972 this number was composed by Heads Hands and Feet for the album Tracks . In 1995 Jerry's album Killer Country was re-released with Jack Daniels on the album..track number 13.
This was obviously a bootleg (or a different compilation under the name 'Killer Country'). His 1980 Elektra album of that title has never been issued on CD.
@riff490 You're Ray Smith? Wow. A toast from one musician to another musician whom I really admire. Don't know how I came across you guys, but I'm glad I did. I just remembered your band today after driving myself nuts for months trying to think of the name. I have your stuff in storage, but I couldn't get there. Anyway, I already shared videos with a lot of people who look to me to suggest great rock to them. They buy lots of music. Any chance of posting the first three songs from "Soldiers?"
Yes it is on Tracks! A GREAT LP, too! I finally found HHF's Tracks on CD. Ordered it thru Amazon UK. It's on the label, See For Miles Records Ltd. SEECD 459
I was turned on to hh&f by a brit from work bringing me a couple ogwt dvds.This is awesome!I would love to own this album.This group truly captures the sound only a few groups wish they could have.
Heads Hands and Feet, Tracks! A GREAT LP, too! I finally found HHF's Tracks on CD. Ordered it thru Amazon UK. It's on the label, See For Miles Records Ltd. SEECD 459
after discovering HH&F on The Old Grey Whistle Test a lifetime ago i went out and bought the album "Tracks" and have played it regularly since, it's great to see they still arouse such passion among music fans around the world
ross1183 1 year ago
I could never understand why Jack Daniels didn't grab this song for an advertisement. Very evocative. Very attractive. Didn't it segue into Rhyme and Time on Tracks. Albert should be playing that song now ("I am the minstrel I'll give you a melody with these old gray withered hands.") Maybe not. I saw him play in NYC in June. Such talent!
gone2thedogsmovie 1 year ago
First up - Albert Lee is a fantastic guitarist ( the fact he became the most-in-demand session player in Nashville was no accident) check "Country Boy" - the most obvious example. HH&F were Very close to Brit equiv. of The Band. I played that 1st Album til it wore-out. Great playing, great singing, Great inspiration and Essence.
slideharp1 1 year ago
'Killer Country'? Jerry's version was only released as a non-album single in 1973, & wasn't released on an album until the mid 80s (he released an album called 'Killer Country' in 1980 but it certainly didn't feature this song!).
ChasNDaveVideos 2 years ago
Jan 1973 Juke Box and Music to the Man were recorded on London Sessions Album with Heads Hands and Feet. mid 1973 Tony Colton recorded with Jerry using Pete Gavin drums , Steve Cropper guitar , Duck Dunn bass. for the Killer Country Album. In 1972 this number was composed by Heads Hands and Feet for the album Tracks . In 1995 Jerry's album Killer Country was re-released with Jack Daniels on the album..track number 13.
riff490 2 years ago
This was obviously a bootleg (or a different compilation under the name 'Killer Country'). His 1980 Elektra album of that title has never been issued on CD.
ChasNDaveVideos 2 years ago
By the way ChasNDaveVideos, I knew all that info as I co-composed Jack Daniels and was also the guitar player of Heads Hands and Feet . Ray Smith :)
riff490 2 years ago
Hello Ray, good to know you're still around! : )
How about trying to persuade Chas, Albert, etc to take part in a Heads, Hands & Feet reunion? : )
ChasNDaveVideos 2 years ago
@riff490 You're Ray Smith? Wow. A toast from one musician to another musician whom I really admire. Don't know how I came across you guys, but I'm glad I did. I just remembered your band today after driving myself nuts for months trying to think of the name. I have your stuff in storage, but I couldn't get there. Anyway, I already shared videos with a lot of people who look to me to suggest great rock to them. They buy lots of music. Any chance of posting the first three songs from "Soldiers?"
triplettam 11 months ago
@riff490 Thx so much Ray
surfnhome 6 months ago
HH&F were so fucking good! Played country rock so good it was hard to believe they were all British
DaMuttzNutz 2 years ago
Awesome song, as current today as when it first came out. Like all good music.
Chiselnyc 2 years ago
I first heard this song on an LP I got from 72 I Think called"TRACKS". All great songs,but is very hard to find.
record1207 3 years ago
Yes it is on Tracks! A GREAT LP, too! I finally found HHF's Tracks on CD. Ordered it thru Amazon UK. It's on the label, See For Miles Records Ltd. SEECD 459
insipid 2 years ago
Always a great band, have to admit I tripped often to 'dancer' and 'paperchase'...but love it all, don't forget: "old soldiers never die"
ohisashiburi 3 years ago
I was turned on to hh&f by a brit from work bringing me a couple ogwt dvds.This is awesome!I would love to own this album.This group truly captures the sound only a few groups wish they could have.
hiwaychile1974 3 years ago
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Heads Hands and Feet, Tracks! A GREAT LP, too! I finally found HHF's Tracks on CD. Ordered it thru Amazon UK. It's on the label, See For Miles Records Ltd. SEECD 459
insipid 2 years ago
I've always loved Jerry Lee's 1973 version of this, but this is the first time I've heard the original, wonderful stuff!
peterchecksfield 3 years ago
Hey guys you did it again. Great song and great video. Keep them coming.
333Driftwood 3 years ago 2