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, released in 1968. Band founding member

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had earlier left the group and did not perform on this release.

Overview

This LP was released in December 1968, on Columbia CS 9714.

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's " Sunny". The record reached number 76 on the Billboard Album Chart.Technicolor Web of Sound
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did not play on the album as he had left the band in May 1968.

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played a more active part than he had in the band previously. His organ solos can be heard on "Hey, Little Girl", and their rendition of "Sunny" with Buddy Miles on vocals. Rich also played the sax solo and sang lead on the song "Qualified". He played the sax solo for "My Woman That Hangs Around The House" and arranged the horns for "Mystery". Buddy Miles also was now more prominent and was the only member featured on the album cover.

Track listing

Personnel

* Harvey Brooks – bass, guitar, vocals * Terry Clements – tenor saxophone * Marcus Doubleday – trumpet * Virgil Gonsalves – baritone saxophone, flute *

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– vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion *

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– alto saxophone, vocals *

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– drums, vocals, guitar on "Soul Searchin'" *

– organ, tenor saxophone, vocals * John Simon – piano * Hoshal Wright – guitar

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:American Music Band 1968 albums The Electric Flag albums Columbia Records albums Albums produced by John Simon (record producer)