bubinga5 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) 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] Edited January 30, 2016 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 [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.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) 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] Edited January 30, 2016 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Big AWB fan - Steve Ferrone - one of my favourite drummers. Tight, with a Capital T - like the rest of the band. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonteee Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) 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) Edited January 30, 2016 by Tonteee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 [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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) 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 Edited January 30, 2016 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) 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] Edited January 30, 2016 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 AWB Jazz Funk at its best. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXKLLzPDIfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Saw them last year in Aberdeen at the Lemon Tree. Great band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinArto Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Bubinga5, I think you will really like these guys: https://www.soundcloud.com/children-of-zeus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1454169034' post='2967193'] Saw them last year in Aberdeen at the Lemon Tree. Great band! [/quote] 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. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Used to play their album AWB all the time in the 70's and loved Robbie's drumming especially on Pick Up The Pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) 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. Edited January 30, 2016 by YouMa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1454161819' post='2967073'] Am i wrong Spongebob.? it won't be the first time. [/quote] 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.......! Edited January 31, 2016 by spongebob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Don't pay well... but then that is the Scots in there..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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