why did you do it? - the best of stretch

Jewel case CD

19 original recordings from 1964-1967

Booklet with authoritative and extensive

Includes interview with band leader

Expertly remastered by Jon Astley -

George Bruno 'Zoot' Money is one of the great characters of the British R&B scene. While Money remains an active bandleader and performer, for many fans, the heyday of his career was when he led the original Big Roll Band. Their blend of raunchy R&B and funky soul was perfect for the club-goers of the Swinging Sixties. With Zoot singing and playing Hammond organ, he added zest to a powerful band that included riffing sax players, a driving drummer, singer Paul Williams and (soon-to-be-famous) guitarist Andy Summers of The Police. This marvellous 'Best Of' collection comprises 19 entertaining tracks, culled from singles and albums, including 'live' material featuring Zoot's popular 'James Brown Medley'. Watch out for hit single 'Big Time Operator' and a Jimmy Smith style version of 'The Cat'. Oh, and take your shoes off for a stompin' 'Barefootin'. Soul food? Soul fun!

Track list:

1. The Uncle Willie
2. Let's Run For Cover
3. Stop The Wedding
4. You Know You'll Cry
5. Please Stay
6. Big Time Operator
7. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
8. Zoot's Sermon
9. Nick Knack
10. I'll Go Crazy
11. It Should've Been Me
12. The Cat
13. Bright Lights Big City
14. Back Door Blues
15. Sweet Little Rock And Roller
16. Chauffeur
17. Let The Good Times Roll
18. James Brown Medley

1. I'll Go Crazy
2. Poppa's Got A Brand New Bag
3. Out Of Sight
4. I Feel Good
5. Barefootin'
6. fantastic sound.
7. Zoot Money.
8. liner notes by respected author and journalist Chris Welch, plus unseen photos.