Name: Shake That Thing! The Blues in Britain 1963-1978
Brand: Various

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CRJAMBOX019

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Limited edition

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2023-09-22

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929431935

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CDx3

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Various

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Blues / Gospel

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Strawberry

Strawberry was a renowned mastering and lacquer cutting studio based in London, UK. Established in May 1978 and operating until 1983, it was founded by Eric Graham and Graham Gouldman of the iconic band 10cc. The studio was a brainchild of their manager Ric Dixon, along with Melvyn Abrahams and David Moores as managing directors. Designed by Tom Hidley, Strawberry boasted state-of-the-art facilities and became one of the most highly regarded mastering studios in the UK.

At Strawberry, records were cut using top-notch equipment including the Neumann VMS 70 lathe with Ortofon CPS cutting control unit and Ortofon cutter head. The expertise of talented engineers like Julian Mills, Melvyn Abrahams, Sean Davies, Steve Rooke, and Jack Adams contributed to the studio's exceptional sound quality. Their dedication ensured that Strawberry stood out as a go-to destination for artists seeking superior mastering services.

In addition to its main name, Strawberry also appeared on releases as "Strawberry Mastering Lounge." It is important not to confuse this label with other studios such as Strawberry Studios South in Dorking or Strawberry Studios France in Hérouville. With its rich history spanning from 1978 to 1983, Strawberry remains an influential player in the music industry during its prime years.

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3CD compilation that focuses on all facets of the blues in the UK during the genre’s most popular era. Key British artists run the stylistic gamut of R&amp;B, electric blues, country blues, folk blues, blues rock, jug band music, Gospel, hokum, and ragtime.

The set features such pioneers as Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Cyril Davies, as well as those who would become worldwide superstars with Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and many more contributing.

Blues was in the DNA of the new genres being developed in the UK such as hard rock, psychedelia and folk rock, as can be evidenced by the inclusion in this set of The Animals, Jethro Tull, Pentangle, The Incredible String Band, Humble Pie, Chicken Shack, Savoy Brown, Jellybread, Taste and Ten Years After.

Alongside these more progressive acts we have those that cherished the work of their blues heroes too much to alter it anyway. These purists toiled away to approach the feel and replicate the sound heard on those treasured, well-worn albums that were studied so closely, long into the night. Among this number we count Jo-Ann Kelly, her brother Dave, Ian A. Anderson, Roger Hubbard and Mike Cooper, among others.

1 Cyril Davies And His Rhythm And Blues All Stars – Country Line Special

2 Long John Baldry &amp; The Hoochie Coochie Men – Up Above My Head I Hear Music In The Air

3 Rod Stewart – Good Morning Little School Girl

5 Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated – Preachin’ The Blues

9 John Mayall with Eric Clapton – Ramblin’ On My Mind

12 Ten Years After – Don’t Want You Woma

n13 Ian A. Anderson – Cottonfield Blues

14 Ian A. Anderson &amp; Elliot Jackson – Shake ‘Em On Down

15 Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac – The World Keep On Turning

16 Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac – Hellhound On My Trail

18 Simon &amp; Steve – Say No To The Devil

19 The Panama Limited Jug Band – Cocaine Habit

20 Mike Cooper &amp; Ian A. Anderson – The Inverted World

21 The Missouri Compromise – Dark Road Blues

25 Al Jones – Searchin’ The Desert For The Blues

1 Jethro Tull Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine for You

2 John Martyn – Goin’ Down To Memphis

3 The Deviants – Blind Joe McTurk’s Last Session

5 John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers – Laurel Canyon Home

6 Dr. K’s Blues Band – Crippled Clarence

11 Ralph McTell – (My) Baby Keeps Staying Out All Night Long

16 Prager, Rye &amp; Hall – Stop Breakin’ Down

19 Little Brother Dave – No More Doggin’

25 Bronx Cheer (as The Jug Trust) – Prison Wall Blues

4 Brett Marvin And The Thunderbolts – Haven’t Any Hay

10 Incredible String Band – Robot Blues

11 Climax Chicago Blues Band – Country Hat

15 Mungo Jerry – San Francisco Bay Blues

19 Tight Like That – How You Want Your Rolling Done

22 Dave Peabody – Last Of The Good Time Guys