Fans of classic, Hard-chargin’ Blues Rock take note! A superb collection of mid’70s rare recordings from Blues Rock institution Humble Pie is being released this month. “I Need A Star In My Life” features studio recordings from 1974-1976 with unmistakable HP vocalist Steve Marriott along with bassist Greg Ridley and guitarist Clem Clempson. Together this trio experimented with a variety of styles and sounds as they composed several new songs as well as rearranging songs by soul legend Sam Cooke, Blues giant Bo Diddley, and others. King Crimson saxophonist Mel Collins even pops in for a special guest appearance!
These recordings have been completely digitally remastered and packaged with full liner notes from music journalist Dave Thompson. “I Need A Star In My Life” is available now on all formats including CD, digital and multiple vinyl configurations!
Order the CD/VINYL: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=humble+pie+i+need+a+star&post_type=product
Stream the album: https://orcd.co/humble_pie_i_need_a_star
Also be sure to check out the companion 7” featuring the band’s take on Sam Cooke’s “Shake” as well as an ultra rare track “Bluestalk” featuring the original guitarist of The Rolling Stones, Brian Jones!
Order the 7”:
Stream “Shake”: https://orcd.co/72e4w7x
Stream “Bluestalk”: https://orcd.co/5mnbn1m
Tracklist:
- Shake
- Mona
- Lend Us A Quid
- Send Me Some Lovin’
- She Moves Me Man
- Street Rat
- Captain Goatcabin’s Balancing Stallions
- High And Happy
- Be My Baby
- It’s All Over
- Bluegrass Interval
- Don’t Take But A Few Minutes
- Louisiana Blues
- You’re A Heartbreaker
- I Need A Star In My Life
- Cocaine
- I’ll Find You
- Lord Let Me Hold Out
- Hambone
- Signed Sealed