Solo John/Solo Scott
Solo John/Solo Scott is a split-EP by the American pop group The Walker Brothers members John Walker and Scott Walker. It was released in 1966 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 is also notable as 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
Chart positions
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK EP chart[1] | 4 |
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References
- "UK EP chart listing". www.everyhit.com. 2000-03-16. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
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