Uncle Dog

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Uncle Dog is a band that released an album and single in 1972.

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Members of Uncle Dog were:

Old Hat

Old Hat
Studio album by
Uncle Dog
Released1972
Genre Blues rock
Label Signpost SG 4253
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic 2.5/5 [1]

In 1972, the group released one album, Old Hat. Pearson played on 4 tracks and was replaced as a member by Terry Stannard who appears on the rest of the album. Guest musicians on the LP were Paul Kossoff, guitar on "We Got Time" and John 'Rabbit' Bundrick (piano). Most of the songs were penned by Dave Skinner, although there are a few covers, including Bob Dylan's "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (from John Wesley Harding ) and Sam Phillips/Herman Parker's "Mystery Train". John Porter became a producer and produced The Smiths and John Lee Hooker's comeback album in 1989. Mitchell played with Clancy and The Sandmen. Skinner also played in Clancy and 801 while Legendary Ace Drummer Terry Stannard formed the hit band Kokomo later.

Album listings

  1. "River Road"
  2. "Movie Time"
  3. "Old Hat"
  4. "Boogie With Me"
  5. "We Got Time"
  6. "Smoke"
  7. "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (Bob Dylan)
  8. "Mystery Train" (Sam Phillips, Herman Parker)
  9. "Lose Me"

Singles released

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References

  1. Mason, Stewart. Old Hat at AllMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 870.