McCully Workshop Inc. is the eponymous debut[1] album of South African psychedelic rock band McCully Workshop.[2] The album was produced by Billy Forrest on the Trutone Records label who had joined Trutone as record producer in 1968.[3] Trutone had recently been acquired,[4] in 1967, by Gallo (Africa) Limited. Gallo went on to become one of the internationally recognized giants in the music world.[4] The album draws on a number of musical styles and is influenced by the likes of; The Beatles in particular 'Sgt Pepper', Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, and the Moody Blues 'Threshold Of A Dream'.[5]
| McCully Workshop Inc. | ||||
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| Released | June 1970 | |||
| Recorded | South Africa | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic rock, blues rock, hard rock | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Trutone | |||
| Producer | Billy Forrest | |||
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| Singles from McCully Workshop Inc. | ||||
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Artwork edit
The front cover photograph was taken by Sigurd Olivier[6] and features a cat named 'Sirikit'.[6] The graffiti on the wall was drawn by the McCullagh brothers father.[5] The band photographs on the back cover were taken by Humphrey Clinker.[6]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Why Can't It Rain" | Tully McCully[5] | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Hardcase Woman" | 2:34 | |
| 3. | "Ice Lover" | 3:05 | |
| 4. | "Four Walls" | 2:40 | |
| 5. | "Stargazer" | 2:48 | |
| 6. | "Rush Hour At Midnight" | 3:42 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jackin' Around" | 2.04 |
| 2. | "Head For The Moon" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "The Circus" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Years Of My Life" | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Fast Car" | 3:41 |
| 6. | "Séance" | 3:05 |
Chart positions edit
- Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | "Why Can't It Rain" | Springbok Radio charts | 12[5] |
| 1970 | "Why Can't It Rain" | LM Radio charts | 13[5] |
Personnel edit
- Tully McCully (née McCullagh) – vocals, bass, guitar
- Mike McCully (née McCullagh) – vocals, drums
- Richard Hyam – rhythm and acoustic guitars, vocals
- Glenda Wassman - organ, vocals
- Ian Smith – trumpet, flute, flugelhorn
- Allan Faull – lead guitar on 'Why Can't It Rain', 'The Circus', 'Hardcase Woman' and 'Stargazer'
- Alan van der Merwe – vocal harmony and organ on 'Why Can't It Rain' and 'Stargazer'
- Melanie Hyam – vocal harmonies on 'Why Can't It Rain' and 'Rush Hour At Midnight'
- Billy Forrest
See also edit
Footnotes edit
- ^ Sugar Music 2003.
- ^ Chilvers etal 1994, p. 77.
- ^ Billboard Magazine 1968, p. 57.
- ^ a b Billboard Magazine 1977, p. G-3.
- ^ a b c d e Fresh Music 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Beatball 2003.
- ^ a b c Sugar Music 2008.
References edit
Books
- Chilvers, Garth; Jasiukowicz, Tom (September 1994). History of contemporary music of South Africa - Part 1 (1st ed.). Braamfontein, South Africa: TOGA Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 0-620-18121-4.
Articles
- "Billy Forrest Joins Trutone". Billboard Magazine. 14 December 1968.
- "Gallo Growth: From One Man Company To International Giant". Billboard Magazine. 5 February 1977.
Web
- McCullogh, Mike (2003). "McCully Workshop Inc. Back Cover". McCully Workshop Inc. Beatball Music Group. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- Currin, Brian (1999–2008). "McCully Workshop Family Tree". The South African Rock Encyclopedia. Sugar Music. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- Shoemaker, Kurt (17 March 2003). "4.USA FOR AFRICA". SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE #194. Sugar Music. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- Currin, Brian (February 2010). "Biography". Ages 2010 CD reissue sleeve notes. Fresh Music. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
