Vinegar Joe Finer Things: Island Recordings 1972-1973 CD

Three CD set. One of the great British bands of the early 1970s, Vinegar Joe were formed from the remnants of Dada and featured Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer on vocals along with guitarist and visionary arranger Pete Gage. Renowned for their energetic live shows and engaging image. Sadly, their live reputation failed to deliver commercial success even following 1973's final album Six Star General which featured stand out tracks including 'Black Smoke Rising From The Calumet', 'Fine Things' and 'Lady Of The Rain'. Following the band's demise, both Palmer and Brooks would go on to enjoy huge success as solo artists, while Gage became a noted producer and arranger. This three CD collection gathers together Vinegar Joe's three albums and their non-album singles, all remastered for the first time from the original Island Records master tapes and packaged in replica album sleeves. The set also includes an illustrated booklet with exclusive interviews with both Pete Gage and Elkie Brooks.

1. Rusty Red Armour 2. Early Morning Monday 3. Ride Me Easy Rider 4. Circles 5. Leg Up 6. See the World 7. Never Met a Dog (That Took to Me) 8. Avinu Malkenu 9. Getting' Out 10. Live a Little, Get Somewhere 11. Speed Queen of Ventura 12. So Long 13. Charley's Horse 14. Rock N' Roll Gypsies 15. Falling 16. It's Gettin' to the Point 17. Whole Lotta Shakin' Going on 18. Buddy Can You Spare Me a Line? 19. Angel 20. No One Ever Do 21. Forgive Us 22. Rock N' Roll Gypsies (Single Version 23. Proud to Be (A Honky Woman) 24. Food for Thought 25. Dream My Own Dreams 26. Lady of the Rain 27. Stay True to Yourself 28. Black Smoke Rising from the Calumet 29. Giving Yourself Away 30. Talkin' 'Bout My Baby 31. Let Me Down Easy 32. Fine Thing 33. Long Way Round 34. Black Smoke Rising from the Calumet (Single Version)