Guest Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) Not heard this for more than 30yrs,but can still remember it well...l absolutely loved it to death No ideas about at all...Heard that Chaka Khan was the vocalist but that could well be an Urban Myth A clip would really,really nice! Thanks in advance (Hopefully!!) Edited May 18, 2010 by webbydublin Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tabs Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 HIGH VOLTAGE - COUNTRY ROAD - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 GRAND FUNK - COUNTRY ROAD - CAPITOL LP - HIGH VOLTAGE - COUNTRY ROAD - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tabs Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 No worries. I'll give you some PC training in June. Thanks a million,matey....l tried to get it on refosoul loads of times...Really don't why l couldn't get it! CHEERS!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tabs Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 No change there then................ I won't have time,mate cos l'll be too busy talking boll*cks! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
De-to Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Amazing innit....Not heard it like l said for 30yrs....but l knew every word....and even remembered the sudden finish.... Anybody any info on the band?? hopefully a bit of info here, https://www.funkmysoul.gr/?p=1164 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiggyflat Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 So they had a big link with Rufus then.... No wonder Chaka Khan was given a mention then!! Brilliant information on the clip,nice one,mate!! Did a great LP as well.Country Roads is on it.Bea ts John Denvers version Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Did a great LP as well.Country Roads is on it.Bea ts John Denvers version Its a version of grand funk original (see above),nothing to do with JD'S version. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have a High Voltage LP.... but can't remember if its any good or not! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Shocking record. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) My mind is fading,but didn't Betty Wright have an album called High Voltage? "Danger High Voltage" Webby. I'm talking about an LP by the artist 'High Voltage' The group responsible for the 'shocking record' that Joe just referred to! Sean Edited May 18, 2010 by Sean Hampsey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I loved this record then and now. This was a Searling spin if I remember right. Ms Washburn's vocal is superb and the lyrics pretty in tune with the times. Protest Soul!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 At last,somebody with a bit of sense! Always reminds me of M's......Always!! Well it reminds me of the Highland Room, loved it than love it now. (High Voltage- Country Rd) The Betty Wright LP had "Where is the Love" and "Love don't grow on a love tree" on it. Both played at the time. Dave. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Where is the love...Brill!! Was Shoorah! Shoorah! on it as well? I think it might me, just had a quick look, but can't put my hands on LP at the moment. It is deff on the CD version of the album but there are extra tracks on the CD. (2 of her LPs on 1 CD) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiggyflat Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) I have a High Voltage LP.... but can't remember if its any good or not! Sean Great LP.Been digging trying to find it.............Country Roads take me home, to the place I belong West Virginia.Remember the cover has the band on it in early seventies mode ie Sly Stone etc.Did find Tommy Hunt live at Wigan in 76 on LP though UK Spark and Major Lance Torch LP promo along with the Hinckley Lp.... Edited May 19, 2010 by wiggyflat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Was it ever played in the main room at Wigan,do you reckon?? Which song played in the main room at Wigan? Country Road Where is the love Love trees Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Which song played in the main room at Wigan? Country Road Where is the love Love trees BETTY WRIGHT - WHERE IS THE LOVE - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Great LP.Been digging trying to find it.............Country Roads take me home, to the place I belong West Virginia.Remember the cover has the band on it in early seventies mode ie Sly Stone etc.Did find Tommy Hunt live at Wigan in 76 on LP though UK Spark and Major Lance Torch LP promo along with the Hinckley Lp.... High Voltages "Country Roads" is a indeed cover version, but of a track by heavy rock outfit Grand Funk Railroad - Mark Farner, who wrote it, was their lead singer IIRC. So no Olivia connection, sadly... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 High Voltages "Country Roads" is a indeed cover version, but of a track by heavy rock outfit Grand Funk Railroad - Mark Farner, who wrote it, was their lead singer IIRC. So no Olivia connection, sadly... Does anybody read my posts Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Does anybody read my posts Did somebody just say summat? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Does anybody read my posts Naaah...it's too early...sorry I missed it mate! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 High Voltage - Country Road - what a fantastic record - don't know if anyone's ever noticed this but there are two different demos, the usual one and a second one which has RUSH RELEASE printed on the label, I've only had one of the second type. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I think the lyric takes a swipe at the blue ridge mountain shenandoah river bliss john denver describes in his song. The lyric is pretty explicit about 'too much killin' and too many wars' etc. Grand Funk Railroad were massive in the 70s, particularly in America, and I seem to remember their name on rock festival bills in the UK. High Voltage give the song a ghetto reading in my opinion, either way it's a great track. Wonderful pulsing bass, Soulful vocal and blaring horns. I don't remember it from M's, more of a main hall jobbie for me. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
funkyfeet Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Was a hugh record back in early 70's was played at all venues, but most probably played at the mecca first. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ernie Andrews Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thats the type of demo Ive got but Ive seen the Rush release ones as well! Brilliant track and was playing it upstairs on the decks only a couple of nights ago. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
funkyfeet Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) High Voltage - Country Road - what a fantastic record - don't know if anyone's ever noticed this but there are two different demos, the usual one and a second one which has RUSH RELEASE printed on the label, I've only had one of the second type. Pete, I guess the rush release demo was due to demand from Uk, I bought this as a new release issue from Record Corner when copies came flooding into the Uk. Edited May 20, 2010 by funkyfeet Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Plumb Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I've a nice Grey Issue as well as a white demo This was always a favourite of mine back in the day and it still sounds great now! In fact I wandered into the main room at Bury Town Hall the other week whilst it was playing and it sounded fabulous! Cheers Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I've a nice Grey Issue as well as a white demo This was always a favourite of mine back in the day and it still sounds great now! In fact I wandered into the main room at Bury Town Hall the other week whilst it was playing and it sounded fabulous! Cheers Steve Ive never seen an issue , would imagine its quite rare (?) . Reminds me of the 3rd aniversary night at Wigan - it got played a couple of times in the main hall , brilliant record . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Plumb Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Ive never seen an issue , would imagine its quite rare (?) t'other side's quite good too from memory? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Anoraks Corner Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I have a High Voltage LP.... but can't remember if its any good or not! I had a test pressing of the album complete with engineer notes etc...no finished sleeve kinda thing. Yes, 'Country road' is on there, but the rest was average at best with no other track being Northern-able and possibly only one or two for the Funk fans...imo. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I had a test pressing of the album complete with engineer notes etc...no finished sleeve kinda thing. Yes, 'Country road' is on there, but the rest was average at best with no other track being Northern-able and possibly only one or two for the Funk fans...imo. Thanks Dave, I thought as much. That saves me spending time looking for it! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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