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Im not a huge hardcore funk fan, Tis possibly why i love this band. There mix of soul/funk/groove is perfect for me. I can listen to an AWB's album all the way through and not get bored. There not Tower of Power but also, they aint Earth Wind and Fire. They are Scottish. ;) The second record is so ripped by a certain gangster rap band called NWA. There are soooooo many fantastic records from these guys. They my bread and butter.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUmzB2BWDtc[/media]


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AncMbN-Gk00[/media]

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I've been a massive AWB fan since the early days.
Alan Gorrie is such an underrated player, leaving space for everything else to work so well yet
coming up with killer lines. When Hamish Stuart was in the band they used to swap bass and guitar
duities too, so clever. Steve Ferrone was chosen as the replacement for their great original
drummer Robbie McIntosh after his tragic death, and fitted in brilliantly.
Seen them many times over the years. The current AWB line still features Alan Gorrie and they
remain a great band to see performing live if you get the chance.
My favourite tunes are Atlantic Avenue, Work to do, If I ever lose this heaven and Let's go round again.

BottomE Rising Star

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Also a big fan and have seen them loads. After some gigs in smaller venues the band pile will into the bar afterwards and have a couple of drinks and are very approachable, chatting to punters etc. What i like is that they are very able musicians but don't get caught up in the posing and thrusting they just deliver great songs.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsVsxr-JYBQ[/media]

bubinga5 Grand Master

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[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1454147840' post='2966869']
Also a big fan and have seen them loads. After some gigs in smaller venues the band pile will into the bar afterwards and have a couple of drinks and are very approachable, chatting to punters etc. What i like is that they are very able musicians but don't get caught up in the posing and thrusting they just deliver great songs.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsVsxr-JYBQ[/media]
[/quote]Excellent.!!

bubinga5 Grand Master

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This is just a great soul/funk record. gotta love his bass playing also, nothing flashy, just simply musically great groove playing [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th1oqs6iqrw[/media]

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I'd not heard 'Put it Where you Want It' before. How in the pocket is that! And singing, too....


As has been said - toight, loike a toiger.... (anyone seen Austin Powers III? If not, that just looks like I completely mistyped my sentence)

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Alan Gorrie playing a 5-string with the " Live from Daryl's House " house band ;

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvWvzRHDYg8[/media]

( when he points to his head he is indicating to the rest of the band that the tune goes back to the " head " ie top of the chart )

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Used to see them at the Marquee.

Steve Ferrone was (still is) fantastic drummer but Robbie McIntosh was so much better. One of the best drummers I've ever seen. I don't know how he did it because he could hardly stand up!

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[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1454143798' post='2966806']


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AncMbN-Gk00[/media]
[/quote]I saw them at The Lyceum in London on the tour of this album with Ben E King, they were bloody marvellous!

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One of my favourite bands.
Seen them a few times over the years, and in the early days
down at the Black Prince in Bexley.
Top, top band.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g45Ljqgijiw&list=RDg45Ljqgijiw[/media]

http://youtu.be/dPKquUAL3CI

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bubinga5 Grand Master

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[quote name='DaveFry' timestamp='1454154166' post='2966970']
Alan Gorrie playing a 5-string with the " Live from Daryl's House " house band ;

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvWvzRHDYg8[/media]

( when he points to his head he is indicating to the rest of the band that the tune goes back to the " head " ie top of the chart )
[/quote]That is great. i love Daryl's house. Ceelo and Daryl do a great Hall and Oats live session.

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This is so great. There cover of Chaka Khan's "Watcha Gonna Do for Me". a laid back cover. More fantastic subtle bass playing. They are soul they are funk. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEiYZIV8-pU[/media]

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Great band, love all the albums (except Cupids In Fashion!). They all just get better the more you live with them.

The track, 'Watcha Gonna Do For Me?' was recorded by AWB first, and is actually a Hamish Stuart co - write. Good call, it's a corker.

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[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1454160300' post='2967058']
Great band, love all the albums (except Cupids In Fashion!). They all just get better the more you live with them.

The track, 'Watcha Gonna Do For Me?' was recorded by AWB first, and is actually a Hamish Stuart co - write. Good call, it's a corker.
[/quote]Am i wrong Spongebob.? it won't be the first time.

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Saw them last year in Aberdeen at the Lemon Tree. Great band!
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They are in a class of their own. I've seen them several times. These Scottish guys are no BS, these guys get down to business like nobodies business.

The real deal.

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Wicked band met onnie and Alan at jacks jazz club in Liverpool,Love there version of work to do harmonies are awesome,Hamish his voice is wicked.

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BottomE Rising Star

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Here is some great advice from Allen Gorrie of Average White Band on what it takes to be a pro musician. He should know.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcUjwbgK5uI[/media]

bubinga5 Grand Master

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[quote name='AustinArto' timestamp='1454170380' post='2967220']
Bubinga5, I think you will really like these guys: [url="https://www.soundcloud.com/children-of-zeus"]https://www.soundclo...hildren-of-zeus[/url]

:)
[/quote]You weren't wrong. I do love this and my sister mentioned them to me a while back. That rhythm section is very different.

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[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1454161819' post='2967073']
Am i wrong Spongebob.? it won't be the first time.
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:) Not a man of your great taste! Super choices.

I believe Chaka recorded her version very soon after (maybe even at the same time) as AWB's 'Shine' came out in '80, CK's version in April '81.

I think I need to get out more.......! :P

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