London Underground (album) explained

London Underground
Type:Album
Artist:Herbie Mann
Cover:London Underground (album).jpg
Recorded:1973
Studio:Advision, London
Genre:Jazz
Length:44:37
Label:Atlantic
SD 1648
Producer:Geoffrey Haslam
Chronology:Herbie Mann
Prev Title:Turtle Bay
Prev Year:1973
Next Title:Reggae
Next Year:1973

London Underground is an album by flautist Herbie Mann recorded in London in 1973 and released on the Atlantic label.[1] The album features Mann with British rock musicians performing versions of contemporary British hit singles.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3 stars stating: "There are a couple of clunkers here ("Layla" doesn't work), but for fans of late-'60s/early-'70s rock, not a bad ride".

Track listing

  1. "Bitch" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 8:21
  2. "Something in the Air" (Speedy Keen) - 3:34
  3. "Layla" (Eric Clapton, Jim Gordon) - 8:08
  4. "Spin Ball" (Paddy Kingsland) - 1:57
  5. "Mellow Yellow" (Donovan Leitch) - 3:15
  6. "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (Gary Brooker, Keith Reid) - 4:46
  7. "Memphis Spoon Bread & Dover Sole" (Herbie Mann) - 3:50
  8. "Paper Sun" (Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood) - 6:41
  9. "You Never Give Me Your Money" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 4:05

Personnel

Technical

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/atlantic-records/catalog-1600-series/#sd-1648 Atlantic Records Catalog: 1600 series