MINT SHRINK 1970 GOSPEL OAK WEST COAST HIPPIE BLUES ROCK ex HORSES

$ 37

$ 37 Sold For

Apr 17, 2016 Sold Date

Apr 12, 2016 Start Date

$ 10 Start price

7 Number Of Bids

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MINT... IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE

1970 HIPPIE-ROCK COLLECTIBLE

GOSPEL OAK

\ USA - KAPP RECORDS - KS 3635

MINTY CLEAN ... final collection copy

STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK WRAP

you about NEVER see this thick gatefold pressing still in cellophane!

...Always been hard to find ...ORIGINAL 1970 collectible in thick gatefold cover, a San Francisco hippie band that recorded in England and has plenty of nice blends amid their West Coast grooves, strong enough that collectors grab any spare copy lucky to find.

The great cover of GOSPEL OAK depicts English hippy guys poised in a beatific rural setting (the oak tree picture on the cover is stunning).

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Gospel Oak's Matthew Kelly was a Californian who'd previously attracted attention playing blues harmonica and touring with the likes of Mel Brown, John Lee Hooker, and T-Bone Walker. The man clearly had some chops to be supporting names like that. Kelly soon found himself caught-up in San Francisco's exploding rock scene. He added electric guitar to his repertoire and started playing with Chris Herold and Dave Torbert. In 1969 the three of them were hired to play in the band Horses which was fronted by sometimes actor and lead singer Don Johnson (yep, the Miami Vice guy). Horses recorded one self-titled album before collapsing. Kelly's next move found him headed for the UK. At the same time drummer Kerry Gaines, keyboardist Cliff Hall, pedal steel guitarist Gordon Huntley, lead guitarist Bob Le Gate, and singer/bassist John Rapp found themselves in England. Originally from Indiana, they somehow managed to attract the attention of Beatles publicist Tony Barrow. Barrow signed on as manager and used his connections to get the band a record deal with Kapp Records. The label then decided to ship the group to London where they hooked up with fellow expatriot Kelly. Musically "Gospel Oak" has a nice mix of memorable melodies with tracks like 'Recollections of Jessica' and 'Big Fat White Man' are 'nice' listening, complete with well executed group harmonies. Showcasing Kelly's harmonica and Le Gate's lead guitar 'Brown Haired Girl', 'Common Expressions' and 'South Bleach' offers up a harder edged blues sound, while 'Go Talk To Rachel' and 'O.K. Sam' finds the group taking a stab at an accessable rock attack. Propelled by some excellent Le Gate guitar, best of the lot is the album-closer 'St. Anne's Pretension'. The album is never less than enjoyable, and with these ingredients the guys could have been a major act had they received a strong backing from their label.

(side 1)
Brown Haired Girl
Common Expressions
Recollections of Jessica
Big Fat White Man
South Bleach

(side 2)
Why We Came
Go Talk To Rachel
O.K. Sam
St. Anne's Pretension

CONDITION: The Cover: rated: MINT in factory cellophane... the thick gatefold is hard to find, let alone clean, this is a great survivor, even with the delete drill at bottom left -- almost always found with wear - NO shelf wear this copy! ...no bends, no split seams, no writing and bright vibrant colors....

The Vinyl: is all glossy clear and shiny M- looks and plays TOP level with clean Kapp labels

A cool addition to anyone's music library!

SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...

EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING

All imperfections are noted both cover & record

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