Kokomo - I Can Understand It
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- Опубликовано: 24 апр 2014
- Kokomo Bio
Following in the footsteps of Gonzalez and the Average White Band, but frequently out-performing either of those acts, Kokomo has been described as the most authentic, and certainly the most traditional, funk band Britain produced during the 1970s. Whereas other acts of their ilk seemed more concerned with echoing the precision and musicianship of the best American performers, Kokomo were more concerned with the actual feel of the music, a distinction which was not lost on either critics or audiences.
The group's ten-man membership was almost shockingly disparate -- saxophonist Mel Collins was ex-King Crimson, guitarist Neil Hubbard and bassist Alan Spenner previously worked with Joe Cocker's Grease Band, vocalist Frank Collins once led '60s pop sensations Arrival. Neither were Kokomo shackled to the traditional soul/R&B club circuit. Rather, the band launched onto the U.K. pub rock scene where, until the advent of Roogalator and Supercharge during 1975, their loose-limbed funk workouts were in an absolute class of their own.
Desire
Kokomo finally broke out of the pubs in early 1975, following their inclusion on the seminal Naughty Rhythms tour alongside Dr. Feelgood and Chilli Willie & the Red Hot Peppers. Independently booked and organized, Naughty Rhythms was the first concerted attempt to take pub rock itself out of London and into the provinces -- Graham Parker later acknowledged that he might never have launched his own career had he not seen, and been so impressed by, the Naughty Rhythms package. CBS was similarly enamored, signing Kokomo and issuing the band's self-titled debut album that summer. Labelmate Bob Dylan, too, was fascinated by the group -- when Kokomo visited New York that July to launch their album in America, Dylan recruited them to the early sessions for his forthcoming Desire album. One song featuring the band, the Latin-flavored "Romance in Durango," made the finished record; another, "Catfish," was subsequently dusted off for The Bootleg Series compilation. Among the cuts left on the shelf was a dynamic disco funk-flavored version of "Hurricane."
With Kokomo reaching number 34 on the U.S. R&B chart, Kokomo returned to the U.K. to tour through the fall, but were soon beset by lineup changes.. Drummer Terry Stannard was replaced by American-born John Sussewell; guitarist Jim Mullen and percussionist Jody Linscott, also departed, shortly before the group commenced work on their second album, Rise and Shine.
Previewed by the minor U.S. hit with "Use Your Imagination," Rise and Shine was received poorly, written off by many critics as simply a re-warmed rendering of its predecessor. The band apparently agreed -- they broke up in January, 1977. A handful of one-off reunion shows followed and 1982 brought a return to the studio, for a second album titled simply Kokomo. However, the revival was never intended to be permanent and the group went their separate ways again shortly after its release.
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Thanks to All.
I was the only American.
RIP Terry Stannard.
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29 November, 2021
jazzy and funky mix but you hear disco coming, great vid
New slideshow featuring the fabulous Kokomo - British soul group from the 1970's . Great version of Bobby Womack's classic song.
Wonderful video ! many thanks for this moment....have a nice day
love it
Nice one Sue. Like the slideshow too. Thanks for typing the info, didn't know much about this band before. Well done! :o)
Thanks Gisa - one of my all time favourite groups .
so u dont know...yes i think they are awesome....great post Sue...
Guess I dont always know your musical tastes - glad you liked it xx
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+BebingtonGirl : My ALL-TIME UBER-MEGA-ULTRA **RAVE-FAVE** from that BRILL 1975 Eponymous LP debut! Ever since my Maywood, Illinois High School Years (1975-1977) That said, PLEASE tell me ya have the EQUALLY BRILL "Part-Time Affair" from their Second Eponymous (and overall third) 1982 album! And if you do, can you find it in your heart to bring it here to RUclips, please? Many thanks in advance.. Cheers!
@BebingtonGirl Long post and a long shot but I remember seeing Kokomo at the Liverpool Empire "supporting" the Average White Band in 1974 (I think), when they completely upstaged AWB. I have been wracking my brain for years to recall a song they did that night with Dyan Birch on lead vocals with lyrics something like - I see it your smile ......not a lot to go on I know! I have been through all the tracks on Kokomo and Rise and Shine on you tube but cannot find it. Any ideas? it's driving me mad.
That's so annoying , the lyrics sound kind of familiar. The only thing I can suggest is if you are on Facebook , there is a group called ' Bring back Kokomo ' think you have to join before you can post a question. I'm sure someone on there will be able to help you.. Let me know if you find out .
I may be wrong but was this song ' I will Survive' which was a song performed by Arrival - basically the vocal front line of Kokomo before they joined O'Malley and Co. I saw Kokomo in the '70's and they included some Arrival tracks in their setlist. Find 'em on Spotify. ( I'm a Bebington Boy by the way.)
@@BebingtonGirl As below.
@@davidbailey6563 I checked out the lyrics to I Will Survive and a few more Arrival tracks but couldn't find a match. But I think you could be right about it being an Arrival track. I will have to dig out my old records. Goodness me from Bebington as well , its a small world !
@@BebingtonGirl Mmm - Did you ever walk up to someone and say " I have absolutely no idea who you are - it's a big world! ?"