GG/06: EP - 1 explained

GG/06: EP - 1
Type:EP
Artist:GG/06
Border:yes
Released:2008
Length:32:13
Chronology:GG/06

GG/06: EP - 1 is an EP by British duo GG/06 released in 2008.

Overview

GG/06 is a collaboration between Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman of 10cc. According to Godley the idea of working together again existed since the 1990s and was finally implemented in the mid 2000s.[1] [2] Godley explained:

The result of this collaboration was a number of tracks that were released under the name GG/06 from 2006 to 2008 mostly through the band's website with 6 tracks in total.[3] [4]

Kevin Godley described the music as darker and more adult in comparison to 10cc.[2] [5]

The song "Son of Man" samples the Hotlegs song "Neanderthal Man" and tells the story of its creation and the early days of 10cc band members.[6]

Release

Aside from the release through the GG/06 website the songs were featured on a number of 10cc compilation albums.Two songs, "Beautifulloser.com" and "Son of Man" were released on 10cc compilation Greatest Hits ... And More in 2006.

A live version of "Beautifulloser.com" was featured on 10cc 2008 video album Clever Clogs.

"Son of Man" and "Hooligan Crane" were featured on the 2017 10cc box set Before During After – The Story of 10cc.[7]

In 2019 Kevin Godley created a video for the song "Son of Man" which was used as a stage intro on 10cc shows.[6]

All the tracks from the EP were included on the digital deluxe edition of 10cc's compilation album The Things We Do For Love: The Ultimate Hits and Beyond.[8]

Track listing

  1. "The Same Road" - 3:56
  2. "Johnny Hurts" - 4:22
  3. "Beautifulloser.com" - 8:19
  4. "Hooligan Crane" - 5:39
  5. "Son of Man" - 4:59
  6. "Barry's Shoes" - 4:58

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10cc's Godley, Gouldman pair up for new music as GG/06 . goldminemag.com . 23 April 2008. 2024-02-13.
  2. Web site: Kevin Godley, co-founder of 10cc: Something Else! Interview. somethingelsereviews.com . Nick. Deriso. 30 May 2011. 2024-02-20.
  3. Web site: GG06 Biography. Dave Thompson. allmusic.com. 2024-02-13.
  4. Web site: GG/06. kevin-godley.com . 2024-02-13.
  5. Web site: Feature: gg06 (Godley Gouldman). getreadytorock.com . Billy. James. 2024-02-20.
  6. Web site:
    1. SonOfMan #GG/06 film for #10cc stage intro
    . kevin-godley.com . 2024-02-14.
  7. Web site: Sought after Paul McCartney rarity emerges in new 10cc box set. Sinclair. Paul. superdeluxeedition.com. 26 May 2017. 2024-02-14.
  8. Web site: The Things We Do For Love: The Ultimate Hits and Beyond (Digital Deluxe). music.apple.com. 20 May 2022. 2024-02-14.