Solo John/Solo Scott
Solo John/Solo Scott is a split-EP by John Walker and Scott Walker, members of the American pop group The Walker Brothers. It was released in 1966 and reached number four on the UK EP Chart.[1] While the EP was released as two solo efforts due to it being released while the group was active, it is generally categorised as a Walker Brothers release.
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| Released | 2 December 1966 | |||
| Recorded | 1966 | |||
| Genre | Pop, baroque pop, blue-eyed soul | |||
| Length | 13:15 | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
| Producer | John Franz | |||
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The EP was produced by John Franz with musical accompaniment directed by Reg Guest. It includes the original Scott Walker composition "Mrs. Murphy". All four tracks have since been re-released on the expanded edition of The Walker Brothers' second album, Portrait.
Track listing
Philips - BE 12597
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sunny" | Bobby Hebb | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Come Rain or Come Shine" | Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer | 3:21 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. | "The Gentle Rain" | Luiz Bonfá, Matt Dubey | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Mrs. Murphy" | Scott Engel | 3:20 |
Personnel
- John Walker – vocals ("Sunny" and "Come Rain or Come Shine")
- Scott Walker – vocals ("The Gentle Rain" and "Mrs. Murphy")
- John Franz – producer
- Reg Guest – accompaniment direction
References
- "UK EP chart listing". www.everyhit.com. March 16, 2000. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
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