''Sneakin' Suspicion'' was the fourth

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by Dr. Feelgood, and was released in 1977. During

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of ''Sneakin' Suspicion'', the band nearly disbanded following the departure of guitarist,

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and focal point,

Wilko Johnson John Andrew Wilkinson (12 July 1947 – 21 November 2022), better known by the stage name Wilko Johnson, was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and occasional actor. He was a member of the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood in t ...

. The album reached number 10 in the

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in June 1977, and remained in that

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for six weeks. It also spawned their first

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to enter the corresponding

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Sneakin' Suspicion ''Sneakin' Suspicion'' was the fourth album by Dr. Feelgood, and was released in 1977. During recording of ''Sneakin' Suspicion'', the band nearly disbanded following the departure of guitarist, songwriter and focal point, Wilko Johnson. The ...

". Despite its thriving

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success, Dr. Feelgood was unable to find an audience in the

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. After ''Sneakin' Suspicion'' they did not release another record in the U.S. until 1980.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Wilko Johnson; except where indicated #"

" (3:50) #"Paradise" (4:03) #" Nothin' Shakin' (But the Leaves on the Trees)" (Cirino Colacrai,

Eddie Fontaine Eddie Fontaine (March 6, 1927 – April 13, 1992) was an American actor and singer, best known for television roles in the 1960s and 1970s. Biography Born Edward Reardon in Springfield, Massachusetts, Fontaine signed as a vocalist with RCA in 19 ...

, Johnny Gluck, Diane Lampert) (3:28) #"Time and the Devil" (2:59) #"Lights Out" (Seth David,

Mac Rebennack Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music encompassed New Orleans blues, jazz, funk, and R&B. Active as a session musician from ...

) (1:54) #"Lucky Seven" (

Lew Lewis Keith "Lew" Lewis (1955 – 16 April 2021)1 - Lew Lewis 1955 - 2021
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) (2:46) #"All My Love" (3:47) #"You'll Be Mine" (

Willie Dixon William James Dixon (July 1, 1915January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He was proficient in playing both the upright bass and the guitar, and sang with a distinctive voice, but he ...

) (3:17) #"Walking on the Edge" (3:39) #"Hey Mama, Keep Your Big Mouth Shut" (

Ellas McDaniel Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates; December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, inclu ...

)

Personnel

;Dr. Feelgood *

Lee Brilleaux Lee Brilleaux (born Lee John Collinson; 10 May 1952 – 7 April 1994) was an English rhythm-and-blues singer and musician with the band Dr. Feelgood. Early life Lee Brilleaux was born in Durban, South Africa, to English parents, was brought up i ...

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, guitar,

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, lead vocals (2,4) *John B. Sparks -

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, backing vocals *The Big Figure -

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, backing vocals with: *

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;Technical *Bert de Coteaux - producer *Pat Moran -

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*John Dent - mastering *Paul Henry -

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References

External links

* {{Authority control 1977 albums United Artists Records albums Dr. Feelgood (band) albums Albums recorded at Rockfield Studios