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British jazz rock band active in early 70s. Evolved from The Mike Cotton Sound.
The group was formed by trumpet player Mike Cotton, a musician who had fronted bands since the late 1950s (The Mike Cotton Jazzmen/The Mike Cotton Band/The Mike Cotton Sound). In an attempt to intercept the new sounds resulting from the psychedelic revolution, in 1970 he formed Satisfaction together with former Artwoods guitarist Derek Griffiths, featuring John Beecham on trombone, Lem Lubin and Nick Newell (saxophones) and Bernie Higginson (drums). This new band, although jazz influenced, also had a stronger rock and soul edge to their approach and soon secured a contract with Decca records in 1970. Short afterwards they recorded some sessions in the Decca's studios with the production of David Hitchcock (who would later find acclaim as producer of Caravan, Camel and Genesis). Their eponymous album was issued in 1970 and gained very favourable reviews. Then Decca released two singles in quick succession to try to break the band into the UK singles chart. But although a very positive response from the British music press both singles failed to secure a chart placing. Within months of the appearance of the album and singles, Satisfaction had ceased to exist. In 2014 Acid Jazz Records released "Three Ages of Man", the group's long-lost never issued second album, recorded in 1971 and 1972.
Discography
Albums
- Satisfaction (1970)
- Three Ages of Man [archival] (2014)
Singles & EPs
- Love It Is / Cold Summer (1971)
- Don't Rag the Lady / Gregory Shan't (1971)
V/A Compilation
- Strange Pleasures - Further Sounds of the Decca Underground (2008)
- The Electric Asylum - Rare British Acid Freakrock Vol. 1 (2009)
Satisfaction (1970)
Tracklist
- A1. Just Lay Back And Enjoy It
Flugelhorn [Solos] – Mike
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Berni, Lem, Mike
Written-By – Griffiths, Cotton
Written-By [Flute Passage], Performer [Flute Passage] – Nick
- A2. She Follows The Band
Vocals – Berni, Lem, Mike
Written-By – Lubin
- A3. Cold Summer
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Berni
Written-By – Higginson
- A4. Sharing
Alto Saxophone – Nick
Cornet [Pocket] – Mike
Trombone – John
Vocals – Lem
Written-By – Griffiths, Beecham
- B1. Call You Liar, Liar
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Lem
Written-By – Lubin
- B2. You Upset The Grace Of Living When You Lie
Alto Saxophone [Solo] – Nick
Vocals – Lem
Written-By – Hardin
- B3. Just Like Friends
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Berni, Derek, Lem
Written-By – Griffiths
- 4. Go Through Changes
Cornet [Pocket, Solo] – Mike
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Tenor Saxophone [Solo] – Nick
Trombone [Solo] – John
Vocals – Berni, Derek, Lem, Mike
Written-By – Griffiths, Lubin
2008 CD Bonus Tracks
- Love It Is ( A-side of single - released as Decca F 13129 in 1971)
Written-By – Lubin
- Don't Rag The Lady (A & B sides of single - released as Decca F 13207 in 1971.
Written-By – Beecham, Lubin
- Gregory Shan't (A & B sides of single - released as Decca F 13207 in 1971.)
Written-By – Higginson, Newell
Credits
- Arranged By – Mike Cotton
- Engineer – John Punter
- Engineer [Assistant] – Heather Jeynes, Simaen Skolfield
- Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet – Nick Newall
- Lacquer Cut By – W
- Producer – David Hitchcock
- Trombone, Tuba – John Beecham
- Vocals, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Lem Lubin
- Vocals, Drums, Bongos – Bernie Higginson
- Vocals, Lead Guitar – Derek Griffiths
- Vocals, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet [Pocket], Harmonica – Mike Cotton
Source
- rateyourmusic.com/artist/satisfaction
- discogs.com/artist/1846031-Satisfaction-2
- discogs.com/release/2313903-Satisfaction-Satisfaction
- discogs.com/release/5331317-Satisfaction-Satisfaction
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British jazz rock band active in early 70s. Evolved from The Mike Cotton Sound.
The group was formed by trumpet player Mike Cotton, a musician who had fronted bands since the late 1950s (The Mike Cotton Jazzmen/The Mike Cotton Band/The Mike Cotton Sound). In an attempt to intercept the new sounds resulting from the psychedelic revolution, in 1970 he formed Satisfaction together with former Artwoods guitarist Derek Griffiths, featuring John Beecham on trombone, Lem Lubin and Nick Newell (saxophones) and Bernie Higginson (drums). This new band, although jazz influenced, also had a stronger rock and soul edge to their approach and soon secured a contract with Decca records in 1970. Short afterwards they recorded some sessions in the Decca's studios with the production of David Hitchcock (who would later find acclaim as producer of Caravan, Camel and Genesis). Their eponymous album was issued in 1970 and gained very favourable reviews. Then Decca released two singles in quick succession to try to break the band into the UK singles chart. But although a very positive response from the British music press both singles failed to secure a chart placing. Within months of the appearance of the album and singles, Satisfaction had ceased to exist. In 2014 Acid Jazz Records released "Three Ages of Man", the group's long-lost never issued second album, recorded in 1971 and 1972.
Discography
Albums
- Satisfaction (1970)
- Three Ages of Man [archival] (2014)
Singles & EPs
- Love It Is / Cold Summer (1971)
- Don't Rag the Lady / Gregory Shan't (1971)
V/A Compilation
- Strange Pleasures - Further Sounds of the Decca Underground (2008)
- The Electric Asylum - Rare British Acid Freakrock Vol. 1 (2009)
Satisfaction (1970)
Tracklist
- A1. Just Lay Back And Enjoy It
Flugelhorn [Solos] – Mike
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Berni, Lem, Mike
Written-By – Griffiths, Cotton
Written-By [Flute Passage], Performer [Flute Passage] – Nick
- A2. She Follows The Band
Vocals – Berni, Lem, Mike
Written-By – Lubin
- A3. Cold Summer
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Berni
Written-By – Higginson
- A4. Sharing
Alto Saxophone – Nick
Cornet [Pocket] – Mike
Trombone – John
Vocals – Lem
Written-By – Griffiths, Beecham
- B1. Call You Liar, Liar
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Lem
Written-By – Lubin
- B2. You Upset The Grace Of Living When You Lie
Alto Saxophone [Solo] – Nick
Vocals – Lem
Written-By – Hardin
- B3. Just Like Friends
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Vocals – Berni, Derek, Lem
Written-By – Griffiths
- 4. Go Through Changes
Cornet [Pocket, Solo] – Mike
Guitar [Solo] – Derek
Tenor Saxophone [Solo] – Nick
Trombone [Solo] – John
Vocals – Berni, Derek, Lem, Mike
Written-By – Griffiths, Lubin
2008 CD Bonus Tracks
- Love It Is ( A-side of single - released as Decca F 13129 in 1971)
Written-By – Lubin
- Don't Rag The Lady (A & B sides of single - released as Decca F 13207 in 1971.
Written-By – Beecham, Lubin
- Gregory Shan't (A & B sides of single - released as Decca F 13207 in 1971.)
Written-By – Higginson, Newell
Credits
- Arranged By – Mike Cotton
- Engineer – John Punter
- Engineer [Assistant] – Heather Jeynes, Simaen Skolfield
- Flute, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet – Nick Newall
- Lacquer Cut By – W
- Producer – David Hitchcock
- Trombone, Tuba – John Beecham
- Vocals, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Lem Lubin
- Vocals, Drums, Bongos – Bernie Higginson
- Vocals, Lead Guitar – Derek Griffiths
- Vocals, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet [Pocket], Harmonica – Mike Cotton
Source
- rateyourmusic.com/artist/satisfaction
- discogs.com/artist/1846031-Satisfaction-2
- discogs.com/release/2313903-Satisfaction-Satisfaction
- discogs.com/release/5331317-Satisfaction-Satisfaction
This video didnt upload for monetization. If you think this video violates the law of copyright please contact with me through email instead of contact with YouTube.
