ONCE UPON A TIME...Happiness Heartaches

 

BRIAN AUGER'S OBLIVION EXPRESS  Happiness Heartaches  (WB,1977) - Jazz rock


     The latter incarnation of Oblivion Express (led by Hammond B3 player extraordinaire Brian Auger) was characterized by soulful blues-rock, percussion, and danceable grooves. Ex-Return to Forever drummer Lenny White sets up an excellent back beat for bassist Clive Chaman (ex-Jeff Beck group) to pound steady pulses as on the funky opener “Back Street Bible Class.” Guitarist Jack Mills co-writes three pieces on the album and gives his best lead guitar solo on the title song. Lennox Langton was also an essential member of the six-piece group adding smooth conga playing on the LP’s longest track, “Spice Island.” Chaman’s funky submission, “Never Gonna Come Down,” is propelled by a Moog synthesizer lead, wah-wah guitar, and more feel-good bump and grind. Vocalist Alex Ligertwood’s lead vocal was an essential part of this line-up as well before his later stint with Santana.

TRACKLIST : Back Street Bible Class
                    Spice Island
                    Gimme A Funky Break
                    Never Gonna Come Down
                    Happiness Heartaches
                    Got To Be Born Again
                    Paging Mr. McCoy

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