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FRANKIE MILLER…THAT’S WHO!
THE COMPLETE CHRYSALIS RECORDINGS
(1973-1980)
“The only white guy that’s ever brought a tear to my eye…he was that good.” Rod Stewart
Frankie Miller...That's Who! collects together the seven studio albums that Frankie recorded for Chrysalis Records between 1973 and 1980. Having collaborated with, or had his songs covered by, artists as diverse as Thin Lizzy, UFO, Robin Trower, Ray Charles, The Eagles, Bob Seger and Cher, among many others, this versatile singer and songwriter has successfully applied himself to everything from soul and blues, to hard rock and country, all with equal aplomb.
This collection kicks off with his 1973 debut, Once In A Blue Moon, an album that firmly established the Glaswegian's songwriting and singing credentials, ably backed by Brinsley Schwarz. His 1974 follow up, High Life, was apparently remixed and released by Chrysalis without Frankie, or producer Allen Toussaint's consent; this four disc set includes the whole of the previously unreleased original mix, available for the first time. 1975’s The Rock, inspired by Alcatraz prison close to where the album was recorded in San Francisco, was produced by Elliot Mazer, famed for his work with Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, among others. The album features two of his best know tracks, ‘A Fool In Love’ and ‘Ain’t Got No Money’.
1977’s Full House was produced by Chris Thomas (Sex Pistols, Roxy Music, Pink Floyd), and features his singular take on John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’, as well as songs with long term collaborators Robin Trower and Free’s Andy Fraser.
With Jack Douglas at the helm, the harder rock of 1978’s Double Trouble, should come as no surprise, not least for a guest appearance from Aerosmith’s Steve Tyler, as well as a fruitful writing partnership with Paul Carrack (Ace, Squeeze & Mike + The Mechanics). 1979’s Falling In Love (titled A Perfect Fit for its American release) features Frankie’s biggest hit single, ‘Darlin’’, as well as his buoyant cover of Bob Marley’s ‘Is This Love’. 1980’s Easy Money was his last long player for Chrysalis, bringing this set to a close. Also included, available on CD for the first time, are single edits for ‘Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever’ and ‘I'm Old Enough’, and ends with his version of Randy Newman’s ‘Sail Away’.
Tracklisting:
Frankie Miller…That’s Who! The Complete Chrysalis Recordings (1973-1980)
Disc One
Once In A Blue Moon (1973)
High Life (1974)
Disc Two
High Life (Original Mix – Previously Unreleased)
The Rock (1975)
Disc Three
Full House (1977)
Double Trouble (1978)
Disc Four
Falling In Love (1979)
Easy Money (1980)
Frankie was at the 02 in London to see Kid Rock on the last night of Bon Jovi's run of shows there, he was in Glasgow to see Rod Stewart and London to see The Virginmarys on 27/07/10.
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As a taster for the forthcoming Frankie Miller deluxe re-issue packages, we will, from time to time, share raw snippets of tracks you can expect to find remastered and generally polished up on the re-issues. We think there is some great material here, hope you agree.
Take a listen:
The Talegators are part of Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band and also part of Kid Rock's band. Their album, which features several Frankie Miller songs, is scheduled for an August / September release. Listen here
Check out the Bellamy's version of Frankie's Guilty Of The Crime, which has also been covered by The Eagles on their multi platinum selling album Long Road Out Of Eden.
WHEN rock superstar Joe Walsh walks on stage at Hampden Park in Glasgow this summer he'll be acclaimed by 50,000 devoted Eagles fans. But the US guitarist will only have one man on his mind...Scots music legend Frankie Miller.
( from the Sunday Mail article.)
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