elastique

CD / Mini-lp Paper-Sleeve
Original mini-vinyl artwork (paper only - no plastic). - Includes the smash hit 'Why Did You Do It?' - plus a bonus track featuring the maxi single version of the song. - Booklet with authoritative and extensive liner notes by respected author and journalist Chris Welch. - Expertly remastered - superb sound.
Stretch, a powerful and talented British rock group from the mid-1970s, showcased the charismatic lead singer Elmer Gantry (of Velvet Opera fame). The group impressed many critics and were once rated as the 'greatest blues and boogie band of the era'. (It's even said they once blew Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow off stage during a major concert tour!) 'Elastique' was their debut album. Produced by Martin Rushent, it included their only hit single 'Why Did You Do It?' Here are ten elasticised performances - including the traditional blues 'Buzz Fly' and the roaring 'Miss Dizzy' and 'Snakes Alive' - that stretch the talents of Elmer, guitarist Kirby and their rubberised rhythm section to the max. For this new package we have included a bonus track, the maxi version of their smash hit 'Why Did You Do It?'
TRACKLISTING: 1. Miss Jones 2. Why Did You Do It? 3. Miss Dizzy 4. Snakes Alive 5. Write Me A Note 6. Tomorrow's Another Day 7. Down Home 8. Navy Blues 9. Buzz Fly 10. Slip Away Bonus Track 11. Why Did You Do It (Maxi version)