The Very Best of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

The Very Best of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Track Listings

1. I'll Play the Fool

2. Gigolo and I

3. Sunshower

4. Hard Times

5. Mister Love

6. Cherchez la Femme/Se Si Bon

7. I'll Always Have a Smile for You

8. Organ Grinder's Tale

9. You've Got Something/Betcha' the Love Bug Bitcha'

10. Transistor Madness/Future D.J.

11. Sour & Sweet/Lemon in the Honey

12. We Got It Made/Night and Day

13. Nocturnal Interludes

14. Soraya/March of the Nignies

15. Auf Wiedershen, Darrio

Tracks:

I'll Play The Fool
The Gigolo And I
Sunshower
Hard Times
Mister Love
Cherchez La Femme/Se Si Bon
I'll Always Have A Smile For You
An Organ Grinder's Tale
You Got Something/Betcha' The Love Bug Bitcha'
Transistor Madness/Future D.J.
Sour And Sweet/Lemon In The Honey
We Got It Made/Night And Day
Nocturnal Interludes
Soraya/March Of The Nignies
Auf Wiedersenhen Darrio

Customer Reviews:

Just what the Doctor Ordered!.......2007-07-25

I can remember as young teens, my sister and I would be dancing around the house to this album! The talents of August Darnell and Stony Browder are always evident in the intricate layers of big band brassy boom and smooth jazzy undertones. Top this all off with a nod to disco beat and you have the Dr Buzzards secret formula. Cory Daye who provides the vocals on most tracks is an undoubted wizz at providing those delicious 'off' notes at the precise moment they are needed. You can see the influence of this band in the music and style of Gwen SteffanI, Outcast and even Prince! Put it on at your next dinner party with 30 somethings and they'll ask "WHO?"...40 somethings will sing along!

An oldy but a goody.......2007-04-05

I grew up with this stuff, and still love to hear it today, it is still just as good, creating that big band sound was an inspiration, I only wish I could have seen them perform etc in NYC. So many younger friends who have never even heard of the band are always so impressed!!

4.5 stars: The ONLY Dr. Buzzard CD you'll ever need (for now)........2006-12-26

Man, this group was truly original from the very moment they emerged back in the late '70s. Fusing big band swing with the pulsating rhythms of disco and whatever chief songwriters/co-founders Stony Browder Jr. and August Darnell could pull from their fertile imaginitive minds, their sound became something that transcended even the most popular music of its day. Another plus they had going for them were the creamy yet playful vocals of lead singer Cory Daye, who really gave the songs that extra vitality needed to make the whole concept run as smoothly as it did. It's a shame this group only lasted a few years before splintering (with Darnell and fellow member "Sugar-Coated" Andy Hernandez branching off to form their own outfit under the name Kid Creole and the Coconuts, their music also worth checking out), but the material they managed to come up with here will definitely stand the test of time if it hasn't already. Recommended for ALL who just love and appreciate good music.

Note: the title of this collection is somewhat misleading, for it really contains the group's entire output (both their self-titled debut album and their slightly more ambitious '78 follow-up 'Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Meets King Pennett') for the RCA label. Unfortunately the tracks are not in chronological order and was probably done to give the impression of it being an actual "very best of" set. Pretty slick marketing ploy, but totally unnecessary if you ask me. Now if only their '79 Elektra release ('Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Goes To Washington') would just get reissued, then you'd definitely have it all!

"Transistor Madness!".......2006-03-03

I'd waited for years before this collection came out! I always liked "Cherchez La Femme," but the song that grabbed my attention was "Transistor Madness!" When I heard that song the first time, I made up my mind to go to "Big Ben's Records and Tapes" to get my copy. Man, that was 28 years ago, where does the time go! Their writing, musicianship and performing were top notch. The Big Band sound juxtapose to Disco and Latin sounds were fresh and definitely different. To put it simply, they had skills to pay those bills! Folks, the price is right, get a copy and see what those of us who know are talking about! My rating: A solid FIVE STARS for the Very Best of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band!!!

A Sweet Gumbo Of Music.......2005-10-11

I heard the song "Chersee Le Femme" on the radio and loved it but the DJ never said who the artist was. It would get played once in awhile but it was just like this mystery song from out of nowhere. Fast forward to me finally finding out the artist was Dr. Buzzard and purchasing this greatest hits CD. The best way I can describe the style is a mix of Latin, big band, and a little disco. This is one of the most innovative, original, and ejoyable albums I have listened to in awhile. Why didn't this style catch on? Buzzard and Co. were really on to something here. I'm a fan of the Cab Callaway band style and Latin and disco so this was heaven for me. I got my "Cherzee Le Femme" plus new favorites like "I'll Play The Fool" and "The Gigolo and I". But what really caught my ear (and won't let go for at least 2 weeks) is "Sunshower". I love the children singing the chorus. It's just this adorable lovesong. I listen to it and I picture walking with my girlfriend though the park during an actual sunshower and the kids are singing in the background. Any band that can create images like that with music is worth listening to. This album is pure magic.

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