In 1966, Joe Cocker recruited his backing group and christened them the Grease Band. When Cocker went on to his solo career, the band kept the name and recorded their debut album in 1971.

This was a wonderfully atmospheric record, marrying acoustic and electric instruments and styles - country, blues, soul, folk and R&B - and was likened by many critics at the time as a British 'Music from Big Pink'.

This album is now reissued on CD for the first time and is rounded off by a BBC session from April '71, which includes a bonus unreleased McCullough number, 'Believe In What You Believe In'.

The CD packaging reproduces the original album's artwork, including the full colour gatefold sleeve. The booklet also includes rare photographs and comprehensive liner notes, incorporating an interview with the band.

This line-up of the Grease Band went their separate ways shortly after the release of this album. Alan Spenner and Neil Hubbard helped form Kokomo, Bruce Rowland enjoyed a fruitful spell with Fairport Convention and Henry McCullough went on to join Wings, before embarking on a solo career.

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Jesse James

Down Home For Momma

Tracks 11-15 Recorded live for BBC Radio 1 'Sounds Of The Seventies. First transmission date 11.06.71

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