Monday, May 14, 2012

The Little Roosters: I Need A Witness (1980)




Roberto's Rarities:
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The Little Roosters, who share three members with Oi! founders, Cock Sparrer and one associate member with synth-poppers, Yaz [!], impressed a lot of people with their glam-rock/pub-rock/rock-rock style, including one Joe Strummer. The Clash-man, in fact, produced much of the band's discography and was supposedly paid back with new teeth (no, really!).



This single, their third of four, shows the capital-R rock n' roll sound in full-force, with two stomping R&B/Blues-lovin originals sure to appeal to a generation or three of rockers. 
Tracklist
A         I Need A Witness
Written-By – Garrie Lammin, Steve Burgess 2:42    
B         The Age Of Reason
Written-By – Garrie Lammin                2:06

  

MRML readers, don't let Roberto and me down on this new series! Do you like this Strummer-fortified/Cock Sparrer-powered rock n' roll????? Let us know in the COMMENTS section (where you'll find I Need A Witness)
For the band's only full-length LP go visit the brilliant Sons of the Dolls (and don't forget to drop a word of thanks to Midnight Rambler over there!)

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  1. MRML readers, don't let Roberto and me down on this new series! Do you like this Strummer-fortified/Cock Sparrer-powered rock n' roll????? Let us know right HERE!!!!!!
    https://rapidshare.com/files/3207934077/LR_INAW_80.rar
    MRML readers, don't let Roberto and me down on this new series! Do you like this Strummer-fortified/Cock Sparrer-powered rock n' roll????? Let us know right HERE!!!!!!

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  2. That's some great rock! love your blog Thanks!

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  3. i have this 7" around here somewhere, but this saves me the time (and hassle) of digitizing it. so thanks for that. any more of this really would be appreciated - i haven't heard the rest of their stuff.

    and am i mistaken, or is that mr. strummer himself playing the piano in the video?

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    1. Hmm, don;t think that's Joe - anyone got a positive ID on the piano player?

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  4. This is their 3rd of 4 45's

    -She cat sister floozie/Roostering with intent - Pye (1979)
    -That’s how strong my love is/suspicious - ami (1980)
    -I need a witness/The age of reason – ami (1980)
    -People break down/Ain’t proud – polydor (1981)(France only)

    & Garrie Lammin also recorded a 45 as "Garrie & the Roosters"

    -Win or lose/Fly away - underdog (1984)(France only)

    There may be more!

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    1. Thanks for the corrections and the donations!

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  5. Thank you very much! Great band, great single, great post!

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  6. Thank you! Can't wait to here these. Sounds like it's right up my alley.

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