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The Nick Straker Band were an English pop music group from London, England, led by musician and vocalist Nick Straker, who had earlier gained experience by playing in Dennis Bovell's Matumbi, a dub and roots reggae band.
Several members of the band were also in New Musik, and the band's line-up consisted of Straker along with Tony Mansfield, Tony Hibbert, David McShera, Pete Hammond and Phil Towner.
Nick Straker Band's 1979 album, "Future's Above My Head", is a notable Euro Disco/Boogie release, known for its popular hit "A Walk in the Park" but also praised for hidden gems like the instrumental "Early Bird," often described as a classic, with collectors seeking its original vinyl for its sound quality, reflecting a nostalgic appeal for its era's sound, especially the album version of their big hit.
Their song "A Walk in the Park" (released June 1979 Pinnacle label) peaked at No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart in 1980, having previously been a substantial hit in Continental Europe in 1979.
A staple of Euro Disco and Boogie, capturing that late '70s electronic/funk vibe.
In essence, Future's Above My Head is remembered fondly for its dancefloor-friendly hits and its representation of late '70s electronic dance music, especially for fans of the genre.
Side one
1. A Walk In The Park - 5:57
Producer [Produced By] – Paul Lynton
Remix [Album Re-mix] – Jeremy Paul, Nick Straker
2. Don’t Come Back - 4:02
3. Come Ove - 4:00
4. The Future’s Above My Head - 3:43
Side two
1. Modern Music - 3:45
2. Living In My Head - 3:27
3. Play The Fool - 3:49
4. Early Bird - 3:18
5. Looking For The Way - 4:20
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – TELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH
- Recorded At – TMC Studios
- Lacquer Cut At – TELDEC-Studio, Hamburg
- Pressed By – Teldec-Press GmbH
Credits
- Arranged By – J. Paul, Nick Bailey, NSB
- Arranged By [Assistance], Producer [Assistance] – Pete Hammond (tracks: A2 to A4, B1 to B5)
- Art Direction – TELDEC
- Backing Vocals – Andy Gierus (tracks: A1, B1), Nick Straker
- Bass Guitar – Dennis "Blackbeard" Matumbi (tracks: B4), Pete "Fatty" Hammond (tracks: A4, B3, B5), Tony Hibbert (tracks: A1, A2, B1)
- Cover, Design – Jens Röhling
- Drums – Nick Straker (tracks: A3), Phil Towner (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B1 to B5)
- Engineer [Engineered By] – A. Gierus, P. Hammond
- Guitar – Dave McShearer (tracks: A4), Tony Mansfield (tracks: A1, A2, B1, B4, B5)
- Lacquer Cut By – S
- Lead Guitar – Dave McShearer (tracks: B3)
- Lead Vocals, Piano [Accoustic], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Keyboards [Arc String Ensemble], Electric Organ [Hammond], Pixiephone, Vibraphone, Synthesizer [Korg 700s, Roland SH 3A, Roland System 100, Roland RS 303, Polymoog, Prophet 5] – Nick Straker
- Percussion – Dennis "Blackbeard" Matumbi (tracks: B4), Nick Straker, Phil Towner
- Producer [Produced By] – J. Paul, Nick Bailey, Nick Straker
- Rhythm Guitar – Andy Gierus (tracks: B3)
- Written-By – Bailey
Notes
Release: 1979
Format: LP, Vinyl
Pressed: Germany
Genre: Disco
Label: Decca
Catalog# 6.24165 AO
Vinyl: Goed (VG)
Cover: Goed (VG)
Prijs: €10,00
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