AWB

Track Listings

1. You Got It

2. Got the Love

3. Pick Up the Pieces

4. Person to Person

5. Work to Do

6. Nothing You Can Do

7. Just Wanna Love You Tonight

8. Keepin' It to Myself

9. I Just Can't Give You Up

10. There's Always Someone Waiting

11. Pick Up the Pieces [The Atlantic Family Live at Montreux][Live][*]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The mid-'70s song "Play that Funky Music White Boy" was by Wild Cherry, but if you really want a bunch of pigmentally challenged males to play some funky music, then call on the Average White Band. This band of Scots was anything but average. This 1975 debut featured the smoking instrumental "Pick up the Pieces," which merged hard-bop precision with funk's wanton playfulness. Their vocal numbers, such as "Schoolboy Crush," were also very good. Much of the music from this record has been covered by smooth jazz artists yearning for an edge (like Candy Dulfer) and sampled by savvy DJs. The Average White Band ran short on ideas after a few recordings, but the ones presented here deserve your rapt attention. --Martin Johnson

AWB,The Average White Band,Rhino / Wea,Funk,Pop,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

AWB

Tracks:

You Got It
Got The Love
Pick Up The Pieces
Person To Person
Work To Do
Nothing You Can Do
Just Wanna Love You Tonight
Keepin' It To Myself
I Just Can't Give You Up
There's Always Someone Waiting
Pick Up The Pieces (The Atlantic Family Live At Montreux)

Amazon.com

The mid-'70s song "Play that Funky Music White Boy" was by Wild Cherry, but if you really want a bunch of pigmentally challenged males to play some funky music, then call on the Average White Band. This band of Scots was anything but average. This 1975 debut featured the smoking instrumental "Pick up the Pieces," which merged hard-bop precision with funk's wanton playfulness. Their vocal numbers, such as "Schoolboy Crush," were also very good. Much of the music from this record has been covered by smooth jazz artists yearning for an edge (like Candy Dulfer) and sampled by savvy DJs. The Average White Band ran short on ideas after a few recordings, but the ones presented here deserve your rapt attention. --Martin Johnson

Customer Reviews:

One of the best albums from the seventies.... Has aged well. .......2007-03-30

Everyone has heard the name. Everyone remembers them for that one piece... "Pick Up The Pieces", who's sound brings to mind James Brown Band the JB's, as major influence. Yet this recording shows that this band had much more to say than that one song.

Every song on this recording is a winner. These guys were excellent students of the classic R&B sounds that came before them. THEY GOT IT (No pun intended), quite obviously when you listen to this recording.

The vocal duets brings to mind the dynamic but functional disparity of Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin. Hamish Stuart with his fluid dynamic falsetto and Alan Gorrie's soulful baritone tenor.

The "hit song" is the third cut and you shouldn't skip right to it since you will miss two excellent pieces.

"You Got It" is soulful, plaintive, uptempo and fun. You find yourself singing to it. It so effectively cuts to the core of things.

"Got The Love" is funky, with a good groove and nice harmonies.

"Person to Person" - is one of THE best tracks on the recording. Funky, clever and tight. They hit the accents as a unit with a preciseness that calls to mind "Tower of Power". Robbie McIntyre is a driving force on this. This drumming is perfect keeping with the spirt of this piece.

"Work To Do" - Speaking of Tower of Power, the horns recalls them when they come in, at full force with Alan and Hamish trading vocals and doing the Isleys proud.

"Nothing You Can Do" - essental R&B influence pop. It's one of those summer cruisin' in your car songs.

"Just Want To Love You Tonight" - Just the thing for romance. Rich vocal harmonies bringing to mind the Manhattans, just a bit. Again one of those songs that goes straight to the Heart.

"Keepin' It To Myself" - a very good vocal showcase of Alan Gorrie on his best vocal on the recording

I can't see any good pop collection without this one recording in it. You can put this one on today and still enjoy it. Solid singing, arrangments. Good songs.

On later releases you might find an alternate version of "Pick Up The Pieces" done by larger horn section featuring David Sanborn and Michael Brecker. A very strong rendition of that song.

"Anything But Average".......2007-01-10

You wanna talk about some white boys with soul, AWB epitomize the meaning and some. These guys were self-taught musicians who went out of their way to learn some of the best soul tunes of their day and put it all to perfection. I'm the type of guy that loves good music no matter what color you are and as a black man I would say AWB were one the best bands ever in terms of creativity,vocals, and down-right funky soul. Hamish Stuart was one of the best vocalist of any band and Alan Gorrie was great also. The rest of the guys from Robbie,Onnie,Malcom, and Roger really played some of the most intricate funk tunes ever layed down on wax. The horn section was just as good as Tower of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire. See, AWB were different from a lot of bands in terms of the way they were promoted because like Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, they sold from not just singles but album sales. Although "Pick Up The Pieces" was their one and only number one single they still managed to go no less than gold from 1974-1978 and continued to put out solid material until they disbanded in 1982. For some reason I still don't think AWB get their proper due because black radio still choose to only play "Pick Up The Pieces"and "Love Of Your Own" (from the Soul Searching album) while the other stations may only play "Pieces", what a shame.

Now things may have been different back in the day and I'm sure they were, being I was born a year later in 1975 and wouldn't know but to me they were one of the great bands such as EWF(71-79 only) Ohio Players,Isley Brothers, and the Doobie Brothers being the others that you could play straight through without pressing stop. Maybe I should start my own AWB fan club to get these guys more recognition because although everyone in the music world during that time know these guys are legends many people are missing out on some true soul. My favorites are "I Just Can't Give You Up"(Hamish kills this song with his superb high tenor/falsetto and Robbies excellent drum work),"Work To Do"(Alan puts his all ito this song with his vocals ala Ron Isley). "Just Wanna Love You"(killer base line by Hamish and smooth musianship by the rest of the fellas), and "Got The Love"(one funky jam, what else can I say). Average White Band for life playaaaaaa!!!

Meet Mcfunk.......2006-01-26

I rembember when I heard "Pick Up the Pieces" for the first time, I really thought it was James Brown. The more I listened it didn't sound quite raw and gritty enough, it was very polished and tight. This album really showcases this bands songwriting deftness especially on "Keeping it to Myself" and "You Got it". I was a bit suprised by the guitar playing on this album, because most all white guitarist during the early 70's played with a distinct rock and roll flavor, but hey! these guys were funky. I was delighted to hear an all white band that played like the brothers but with their own unique sound. They also did an admirable job on "Work to Do" from the Isley Brothers. I became an AWB fan becuause of this album...in my opinion it was their best.

a rip-off - zero star not available.......2005-12-06

"Montreux 77 Live Pick up the Pieces" is a masterpiece. AND THEY CUT IT DOWN TO 7 MINUTES!!! THAT IS CRIMINAL. IT IS RIPPING OFF THE FAN, THE MUSICLOVER, THE CUSTOMER. People who authorized this kind of rip-off should be taken to court for copyright infringement. Yes, they heavily infringe on the customers' right to hear the WHOLE copy of the song they pay for.

The more I see of this, the more I tend to hang with my son who says the criminals in the musicscene deserve to be ripped off cos IT'S THEM WHO SHOW HOW IT'S DONE.

I'm now sitting on a piece of garbage that cost me money I paid to have the WHOLE deal. WHY WOULD I BUY THIS CD WITH TRACKS THAT I ALREADY HAVE IF NOT FOR THE MONTREUX FULL LIVE 22 MINUTES?

BONUS TRACK CUT SHORT BY 14 MINUTES.......2005-09-08

Nothing more needs to be said about this great album. It is indeed a classic. The idea of adding the live track of Pick Up The Pieces from the Montreux Jazz Festival was a great one that made me purchase the CD - only to find out that the original 22 minute jam session had been cut to 7 or so minutes. WHY? The disk has over 20 minutes of blank space, so it wasn't because there was no room.
It could have fit with room to spare. The full version is one of the greatest jam sessions you'll never hear unless you have the original 2 lp set from that time. It is not available on CD. The fact that some genius made this decision is mind boggling. Because of this I can only give it 4 stars. With the full version it would go beyond the 5 stars allowed to a 10.

Music Maestro #6279 R&B Oldies Karaoke CDG-OOP

Average customer rating:

Music Maestro #6279 R&B Oldies Karaoke CDG-OOP
Main Ingredient, Al Wilson, Jimmy Charles, Rufus, AWB, Barry white, James Brown, Ohio,SOS Band Boz Scaggs
Manufacturer: Music Maestro
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Karaoke | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000MHW4F0

Product Description

This listing is for a brand new Music Maestro #6279 R&B OLDIES Karaoke CD&G CD from the DISCONTINUED MUSIC MAESTRO 6000 collection. This great quality CD comes sealed in a heavy plastic jewel case, plays the music without the lead vocals and displays the lyrics on a Karaoke CD&G player. These songs are not preformed by the original artists but are very good re-creations.

R & B Oldies MM-6279

1. Jimmy Charles - A Million To One

2. Cut The Cake - Average White Band

3. Everybody Plays The Fool - Main Ingredient

4. Fire - Ohio

5. Give Me Just A Little More Time - Chairman Of The Board

6. Have You Seen Her - Chi-Lites

7. I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby - Barry White

8. Low Down - Boz Skaggs

9. Say It Loud, I'm Black And I'm Proud - James Brown

10. Show And Tell - Al Wilson

11. Take Your Time (Do It Right) - SOS Band

12. Tell Me Something Good - Rufus

13. Treat Her Like A Lady - Cornelius Brothers

14. Use Ta Be My Girl - O'Jays

15. You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White

Aftershock
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Manufacturer: Track Record
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music
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Ferrone Rules "What a Record".......2005-01-24

WOW ! I really did not know much about Steve Ferrone. Just bumped into the record. WOW ! R&B meets Jazz I think. incredible performances on all the tracks. It was done live, but I din't notice that till I read the liners. Perfect production. For those who don't know. Steve originally played with The Average White Band. Toured with Eric Clapton and many other Hollywood A listers. Most recently Steve has been playingTom Petty both in the studio and on tour. I beleive Steve has been with Petty approx. seven years now. Buy It. Good Music.

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You Got It
Got the Love
Pick Up the Pieces
Person to Person
Work to Do
Nothing You Can Do
Just Wanna Love You Tonight
Keepin' It to Myself
I Just Can't Give You Up
There's Always Someone Waiting
Pick Up the Pieces [The Atlantic Family Live at Montreux][Live][*]

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Awb
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