ONCE UPON A TIME.....Just Like This

 

MICK RONSON  Just Like This  (Burning Airlines,1999) - Rock


     This set of previously unissued recordings from former David Bowie and Mott the Hoople guitarist, the late, great Mick Ronson, is a testament to the unique and signature style of this often overlooked musician. Comprised of twelve tracks recorded in 1976 at Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, NY, this was to be the first sessions of the then “new” Mick Ronson band, after the two solo albums Slaughter on 10th Avenue and Play Don’t Worry. Mick’s crystal clear tone, dripping with sustain and emotion, distorted and dirty as well on occasion, is at the forefront throughout these songs, and his Bowie-esque vocals fit the music perfectly. Those expecting a similar sound to the Ziggy Stardust days, or even Mott’s “All the Young Dudes” will be in for a surprise, as Just Like This is unabashed hard rock, guitar hero music, squarely in the Frank Marino, Leslie West, Robin Trower, or Rick Derringer mold.
     If you are lucky enough to get the limited edition version of the CD, there is a second disc containing alternate and demo versions of some of these songs, plus a real tasty acoustic piece that shows Ronson’s deft finger picking style. After hearing all this music, you begin to realize what a shame it is that Mick Ronson never got the credit he deserved, and the fact that his life was cut short to cancer makes his story all the more sad. Just Like This is a great introduction to this fine musician, and for those who thought that his work with Bowie and Mott is all there was, please check this out.

TRACKLIST  CD1 - Just Like This / I'd Give Anything To See You / Takin' A Train / Hard Life / (I'm Just A)                                   Junkie For Your Love / Crazy Love / Hey Grandma / Is That Any Way / I've Got No Secrets                             / Hard Headed Woman / Roll Like The River / Angel No.9

                  CD2 - Crazy Love / I'd Give Anything To See You (Right Now) / Takin' The Next Train / Hard Life /                             Junkie / Hey Grandma / Just Like This / Ronno's Bar & Grill


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