November 14, 2024

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Out Of The Archives Comes A Vintage Rarities Collection From Legendary British Rock Band HUMBLE PIE!

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/72e4w7xStream “Bluestalk”: https://orcd.co/5mnbn1m

Track List:

  1. Shake
  2. Mona
  3. Lend Us A Quid
  4. Send Me Some Lovin’
  5. She Moves Me Man
  6. Street Rat
  7. Captain Goatcabin’s Balancing Stallions
  8. High And Happy
  9. Be My Baby
  10. It’s All Over
  11. Bluegrass Interval
  12. Don’t Take But A Few Minutes
  13. Louisiana Blues
  14. You’re A Heartbreaker
  15. I Need A Star In My Life
  16. Cocaine
  17. I’ll Find You
    18.Lord Let Me Hold Out
  18. Hambone
  19. Signed Sealed