Check Us Out (SVVRCH029)

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1976

Check Us Out

Survival Research

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LPS 165962

SVVRCH029

FUNK

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LP 19,98 €

British funk/disco band The Chequers began in reggae, formed by bassist John Matthias and his guitarist brother Richard in 1973, with drummer George Young, keyboardist Paul War and vocalist Jackie Robins. Despite the success of early single "Rudi's In Love," the group soon aimed for a broader sound informed by lush disco and Philly soul; thus, debut LP Check It Out had Mike Spear on congas, Andy Dummit on sax and flute and Ken Freeman on string synth. Tracks like "Theme One" and "Rock On Brother" are heavily orchestrated and there's an unusual funk/disco reading of The Wailers' "Get Up Stand Up" too. A real gem for the funk connoisseur, reissued for the first time since 1979.

PERSONNEL:

  • Mike Spears - congas
  • Andy Dummit - flute, sax
  • Ken Freeman - syntheziser
  • Mike Phillips - trumpet

TRACKS:

  • SIDE A
  • A1. Undecided Love
  • A2. Check It Out (At The Disco)
  • A3. Riding High
  • A4. You Bring Out The Best In Me
  • A5. Theme One
  • SIDE B
  • B1. Rock On Brother
  • B2. Get Up Stand Up
  • B3. I'm Still In Love
  • B4. Check It Out (With The Orchestra)
  • B5. Undecided Love (Part II)