The baker gurvitz army was a british rock group formed in late 1974 by drummer ginger baker, formerly of cream, and brothers adrian guitar and paul gurvitz bass, formerly of gun. This album featured such classic material as help me, mad jack, inside of me and memory lane. Hey, im riding riding on a wave getting higher hey, im riding riding on a wave getting higher would you mind be so kind move aside from the line you cant help me i. The band recorded two live albums, but eventually the whole project became too costly. Ginger bakers mid70s profile took another unexpected turn following creams bluesrock blood and thunder and his afrobeat matchups with fela kuti. Baker gurvitz army the gurvitz brothers are exthree man army and gun. After your purchase, you will receive an email with further information. Ginger baker cream, blind faith after the dissolution, through the world music era, such as airforce, valuable source of baker gurvitz army, which was formed with the guard vitz brother of the original threeman army appeared in the official class of the line recording. Well written and played progressive, blues and hard rock make this cd lp a. Formed by former gun and three man army members adrian and paul gurvitz and virtuoso drummer ginger baker, the band recorded three of the finest british rock albums of the mid1970s. Baker gurvitz army biography, albums, streaming links. The gurvitz brothers, too, were looking for a new way ahead after the early success of their band gun.
It looks like we dont have any biography for the baker gurvitz army yet be the first to contribute. Well written and played progressive, blues and hard rock make this cd lp a must for any fan of 70s super groups. He formed this straightahead power trio with the guitar and bassplaying brother team of adrian and paul gurvitz, whod briefly lit up the 60s u. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan. The band was undeniably adept, however, at creating unusual but commercially. The lengthy mad jack was that albums outstanding track, and the album hit the us billboard 200 chart, and peaked at number 22 in the uk albums chart. Following the breakup of cream, drummer ginger baker formed a new project with the gurvitz brothers, entitled the baker gurvitz army. Their selftitled debut album featured a blend of hard rock laced with bakers unmistakable drumming. Now this is a story i swear its true all about mad jack and argungu mad jack was nobodys fool sittin in back keepin cool the kids ran out as jack passed by throwin mints with a twinkle in his eye chorus. Their first album was released the same year and featured a dynamic mixture of heavy rock, guitar themes propelled by baker s irrepressible drumming. Cd album baker gurvitz army the baker gurvitz army 45worlds.
Baker gurvitz army is a heavy prog progressive rock artist from united kingdom. Paul gurvitz is one of those rare musicians who every musician needs to know, but is not a household name. Former the gun and three man army members paul and adrian gurvitz joined forces with excream drummer ginger baker in 1974. Print media books audio mediadiscography video media. Chrome oxides sessionograpy discography of the baker gurvitz army. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. The baker gurvitz army, an album by baker gurvitz army on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Baker gurvitz army offbeat passages 1990, cd discogs. Article about baker gurvitz army from new musical express.
His successful multiplatinum songwriting career spans decades and his bass work with the gun and the the baker gurvitz army is celebrated to this day. Article about baker gurvitz army from new musical express, november 1, 1975 i must admit that this band was sort of unknown to me until i listened to one of their albums while printing this interview for the blog. Their selftitled debut album featured a blend of hard rock laced with ginger baker s jazz and afrobeatinfluenced drumming. Albums include the baker gurvitz army, elysian encounter, and hearts on fire. Baker of course, late of cream, with brief stints in blind faith, ginger bakers airforce. Baker gurvitz army offbeat passages oh boy bootleg 1990. Baker gurvitz army biography baker gurvitz army was a heavy progressive rock band formed in 1974 in england. Oct 03, 2016 the bakergurvitz army was a shortlived moment in time, that netted three albums, from a band consisting of the gurvitz brothers adrian and paul and ginger baker. In 1974 baker formed the hard rock band baker gurvitz army back in.
Former the gun and three man army members paul and adrian gurvitz joined forces with ex cream drummer ginger baker in 1974. Their selftitled debut album featured a blend of hard rock laced with ginger bakers jazz and. Ginger baker s mid70s profile took another unexpected turn following creams bluesrock blood and thunder and his afrobeat matchups with fela kuti. The bakergurvitz army was a shortlived moment in time, that netted three albums, from a band consisting of the gurvitz brothers adrian and paul and ginger baker. The band was the combination of members of the gun and three man army, with excream drummer ginger baker, guitarist and vocalist adrian gurvitz, and bassist paul gurvitz formed the bands lineup. Dieng, and middle passage 1990, a mix of afrobeat, rock and jazzfusion. The lengthy mad jack was the albums outstanding track. Over several interesting albums they produced some great music that was the logical extension of the british bluesjazz fusion scene of the late sixties. Paul gurvitz and the new army coachella valley weekly. Baker gurvitz army baker gurvitz army mp3 album download. Their selftitled debut album featured a blend of hard rock laced with ginger bakers jazz and afrobeatinfluenced drumming. The baker gurvitz army by baker gurvitz army on amazon music. Baker gurvitz army my things music history for those who.
Adrian gurvitz turned to the disco charts, while snips developed a new wave solo career. Baker gurvitz army offbeat passages mp3 album download. Formed by former gun and three man army members adrian gurvitz guitar, vocals, paul gurvitz bass, vocals and virtuoso drummer ginger baker, the baker gurvitz army recorded three of the finest british rock music of the mid1970s. Now this is a story i swear its true all about mad jack and argungu mad jack was nobodys fool sittin in back keepin cool the ki. The band recorded three albums, baker gurvitz army 1974, elysian. The baker gurvitz army by baker gurvitz army on spotify. Inside of me is someone whos trying to learn while im dying inside of me see inside me sit beside me feel me, love me, oh, so love me can you take me never break me, no try except me never rape me i will love you, always be there when you need me you can see me always inside of me dont conform to. Aug 01, 2009 baker gurvitz army taken from the elysian encounter album. Baker gurvitz army taken from the elysian encounter album. Baker gurvitz army is a music studio album recording by baker gurvitz army heavy progprogressive rock released in 1974 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Inside of me lyrics performed by baker gurvitz army. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Baker gurvitz army offbeat passages full album youtube.
Watch the video for love is from baker gurvitz armys the baker gurvitz army for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Greatest hits live, and as offbeat passages wotever it is the gambler freedom for phil remember memory lane people. Their music is a mixture of hard dynamic guitarbased rock with offbeat freaky passages. Baker of course, late of cream, with brief stints in blind faith, ginger bakers airforce, fela kutis africa 70 1 album among others.
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Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Baker gurvitz army offbeat passages 2005, cd discogs. The two following albums contained similar material, although neither charted in the uk nor the us. Listen to your favorite songs from the baker gurvitz army by baker gurvitz army now. Her introductory album went out under the banner of the lee aaron project and featured a selection of wellknown canadian rock musicians members of moxy, reckless, santers, frank soda and wrabit, etc. Baker gurvitz army was a shortlived english rock group. Their first album was released the same year and featured a dynamic mixture of heavy rock, guitar themes propelled by. And as the pictures show in the fine booklet being heavily doped and drugged. Baker gurvitz army offbeat passages records, lps and cds. Do you have any articles, books, albums, tapes, cds. Chrome oxides sessionograpy discography of the baker gurvitz army, an english hard rock band from the mid 70s. Paul gurvitz, writer, musician and producer now lives in mesa, arizona where hes still creating and producing music.
Peter edward ginger baker 19 august 1939 6 october 2019 was an english drummer and. Featuring ginger baker on drums and vocals, adrian gurvitz on guitar and vocals and paul gurvitz on bass this cd lp is an overlooked masterpiece. Paul gurvitz official web site includes bio, discography, photo gallery, pauls current cd sweetheart land. Buy mp3 music online baker gurvitz army baker gurvitz army. Esoteric recordings are pleased to release a newly remastered edition of the classic 1974 debut album by the legendary baker gurvitz army. Here we get a healthy dose of songs from the elysian encounters album, in. Watch the video for love is from baker gurvitz army s the baker gurvitz army for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Baker gurvitz army offbeat passages releases discogs. Their selftitled debut album featured a blend of hard rock laced with baker s unmistakable drumming. Keep on truckin, ridin on thru keep on headingargungu kept his wheels an he kept his head kept. Chrome oxide music collectors pages baker gurvitz army. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Greatest hits live, and as offbeat passages wotever it is.
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