LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

The roots of hard rock act Tucky Buzzard lie in psychedelic group The End, who supported The Rolling Stones on an early tour, leading Bill Wyman to produce their sole LP. The band then morphed into Tucky Buzzard, now with scorching lead guitar licks and Hammond organ parts to the fore, and Wyman still on board as producer and manager. For their final album, 'Buzzard,' released on Deep Purple's Purple imprint in 1973, there is a mix of hard-edged blues rock, with a fine interpretation of perennial classic 'Who Do You Love,' and wistful originals like 'Hanging On In There.' As ever, Wyman's sterling production and presence on acoustic and electric piano makes this one a must for all Stones fans.

Track Listing

SIDE A

• Who Do You Love
• Run In The Mornin'
• Hanging On In There (Waiting For You To Come)
• Superboy Rock N' Roller-"73"
• Bo-Bo's Hampton

SIDE B

• Wine And Wimmin'
• Superfine Lady
• Near To Me
• Shy Boy