LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, with his band, and as Toe Fat, live on air, between 1964 and 1970.

Cliff Bennett and his Rebel Rousers were the musician’s band. Aside from the Lennon/McCartney friendship, iconic names such as Chas Hodges, Nicky Hopkins and Joe Meek all played a key part in the development of, and story behind one of Britain’s best-loved soul bands of the 1960s. They were a hugely popular club act and as such, were invited to record for the BBC numerous times from 1965 to 1967. Bennett continued recording sessions up until 1970 when Bennett formed his new band Toe Fat. The volume of material recorded for these sessions is testimony to the boundless energy and talent of Cliff Bennett and the bands behind him.

London Calling proudly presents Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, His Band and Toe Fat, live in session from London 1964-1970. Professionally re-mastered original broadcast recordings with background liners and period photos.

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

As Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers

1964

18th December

• Don't Put Me Down Like This
• On Way Love (With Interview)
• You Make Me Happy

1965

26th February

• I'll Take You Home (with interview)
• Getting Mighty Crowded
• I Can't Stand It

19th March

• Do You Love Him
• Ain't That Lovin' You Baby

30th April

• Good News
• Three Rooms With Running Water (with interview)
• Baby Baby Baby

26th July

• Try It Baby (with interview)
• Crazy About My Baby
• Baby Baby Baby

24th September

• Do The Boomerang
• I Have Cried My Last Tear (with interview)
• Maggie's Farm

22nd October

• Out Of Sight
• Waiting At The Station (with interview)
• My Sweet Woman

1966

21st January

• Shake and Finger Pop
• Who's Cheating Who? (with interview)
• Waiting At The Station

4th March

• Need Your Loving Tonight
• You Can't Love Em All (with interview)
• Whole Lotta Woman

13th May

• Your Love Is like A See-Saw
• Ain't Love Good, Ain't Love Proud (with interview)

DISC 2:

13th May

• Close The Door

22nd July

• S.O.S.
• Hold On I'm Coming (with interview)
• See See Rider

23rd September

• Stop Look And Listen
• Got To Get You Into My Life (with interview)
• Barefootin'

16th December

• Never Knew Loving Could Be So Doggone Good (with interview)
• It's A Wonder
• You Don't Know Like I Know

1967

3rd February

• Ease Me Baby
• Never Knew Loving Could Be So Doggone Good (with interview)
• I Take What I Want

3rd March

• I'll Take Good Care Of You
• I Take What I Want

16th June

• You Got It Made
• Use Me
• Soothe Me

1968

As Cliff Bennett and His Band

31st May

• One More Heartache
• You're Breaking Me Up (with interview)
• Stop

30th August

• Good Times
• Iron Out The Rough Spots
• The Letter

18th October

• One More Heartache
• Where You Gonna Run To
• I Got You Babe

1969

24th January

• Back In The USSR

DISC 3:

• Danger Zone
• I Take What I Want

22nd August

• Born To Be Wild
• Memphis Street (with interview)
• I'm Yours And I'm Hers

1970

As Toe Fat

20th March

• That's My Love For You
• Bad Side Of The Moon
• Turns Out Like The Rest

3rd April

• I Done Told Ya

8th May

• The Idol
• Gone

30th October

• Three Time Loser
• Midnight Sun