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1.1 You Got It1.2 Got the Love1.3 Pick Up the Pieces1.4 Person to Person1.5 Work to Do1.6 Nothing You Can Do1.7 Just Wannalove You Tonight1.8 Keepin' It to Myself1.9 I Just Can't Give You Up1.10 There's Always Someone Waiting |
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| Description: | â?˘
Widely and rightly regarded as one of the best ever soul and funk bands, the now legendary Average White Band tore
up
the rule book and conquered the US, UK & International charts with a series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980.
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AWBâ??s repertoire has been a source of inspiration and influence for many R&B acts and they are one of the most sampled
bands in history, remaining relevant today, continuing to reach new generations of younger audiences.
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Snoop Dogg, Fatboy Slim, Ice Cube, Puff Daddy, TLC, Rick Ross, will.i.am and Mark Ronson amongst countless others, have
all borrowed sections of their grooves.
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â??AWBâ??
(aka â??The White Albumâ??) is the 2 nd album by AWB and their first for Atlantic Records produced by the legendary Arif
Mardin, originally released in 1974. The album reached #6 in the UK Albums Chart and #1 in the USA.
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â??AWBâ??
includes the ground breaking classic â??Pick Up The Piecesâ??, also reaching #6 in the UK, as well as the coveted #1 spot
in the USA.
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AWB are touring the UK in April and May 2024, â??taking the album on the roadâ?
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This 50
th Anniversary celebratory half speed master version has been newly mastered by Phil Kinrade , and expertly cut
using transfers of the original audio tapes using precision half speed mastering by Barry Grint at AIR Mastering, London
and is pressed on heavyweight 180g vinyl, with a 4 page insert. - AUDIOPHILE REISSUE + FREE DOWNLOAD CARD180 gram vinyl audiophile reissue featuring original LP bag. The 1974 funk gem from this Scottish group includes the classic instrumental "Pick Up the Pieces" & their gutsy reworking of the Isley Brothers "Work to Do".Originally Came with download code.
Later Demon policy changed : Web site says "We are no longer issuing download cards with our vinyl releases. ".
The Sticker on the front stopped referring to the code."AWB" is the classic self-titled album by Average White Band, now available in LP format from Demon. Originally released in 1974, this record features the iconic hit "Pick Up the Pieces," which propelled the Scottish funk and soul band to international stardom. The album showcases their signature blend of tight grooves, soulful melodies, and energetic brass arrangements that have influenced generations of musicians. With tracks like "Work to Do" and "Person to Person," AWB cemented its place as a must-have for any funk or soul enthusiast. Demon Records is renowned for high-quality reissues and carefully curated releases across genres, ensuring audiophiles receive only the best listening experience. |
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| No. of tracks: |
10 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
DEMREC1 |
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