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| CHRIS FARLOW(E) AND THE THUNDERBIRDS-Just A Dream/ What You Gonna Do U.S. General American 718 1965 |
The American debut release by Chris Farlowe (labelled "Farlow" here as were all of his U.K. Columbia 45 releases) of his fourth U.K. release which was issued in June of 1964, today's subject was issued in the U.S. in January of 1965. Curiously the U.K. the A-sides were reversed!
"Just A Dream" was originally cut by U.S. teen idol Jimmy Clanton back in 1958. It's not the strongest song in Farlowe's recorded repertoire and the less said about it is probably the better. The production is slick, the delivery is good, but ballads/crooning isn't Farlowe's strong suit.
"What You Gonna Do", a Chris Farlowe original (credited to his real name, John Deighton) is a moody/moody little piece of blues with a slow burning, moody little pace accented by an incredible bluesy solo by Thunderbirds guitarist Albert Lee. It's probably one of my favorites along with his classic "Buzz With The Fuzz".
Both sides were issued on the 2001 CD collection "Dig The Buzz" and the comprehensive Repertoire three CD set "Stormy Monday & The Eagles Fly On Friday" compilation (the latter of which is available on streaming).
Hear "Just A Dream":
Hear "What You Gonna Do":
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