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For his 1974 solo debut, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman amassed a band full of heavy friends, among them Leon Russell, Lowell George, Dr John and Danny Kootch. But the real star was Bill Wyman himself, with his songwriting talents unleashed for the first time to prove that there were more than two great composers in the Rolling Stones' line-up. Single mixes and studio leftovers ensure that this is the definitive version of this album.
Buy Monkey Grip album signed by ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman
Recorded while he was still very much a member of the Rolling Stones, Monkey Grip was bassist Bill Wyman's first solo album. Released in May 1974, it was recorded with a star-studded session band that included names like Lowell George, Dr John, Leon Russell, Danny Kortchmar, and Dallas Taylor. This special expanded edition comes with eight bonus tracks, including a quartet of rare single edits, previously unavailable on CD.
Released (UK): October 30, 2006 (Castle Records CMRCD1362)
Released (US): November 21, 2006 (Castle Records CMRCD1362)
Track Listing
I Wanna Get Me A Gun [4:57] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Crazy Woman [2:43] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Pussy [2:11] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Mighty Fine Time [3:38] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Monkey Grip Glue [4:55] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
What A Blow [5:24] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
White Lightnin' [2:44] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
I'll Pull You Thro' [4:25] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
It's A Wonder [5:30] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Bonus Tracks
Wine And Wimmen (early version) [3:41] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
It's Just A Matter Of Time [3:04] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
If You Got The Feelin' [3:39] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Five Card Stud [3:47] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Monkey Grip Glue (single edit) [3:18] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
What A Blow (single edit) [3:46] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
White Lightnin' (single mix) [2:44] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Pussy (single mix) [2:11] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
For his 1974 solo debut, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman amassed a band full of heavy friends, among them Leon Russell, Lowell George, Dr John and Danny Kootch. But the real star was Bill Wyman himself, with his songwriting talents unleashed for the first time to prove that there were more than two great composers in the Rolling Stones' line-up. Single mixes and studio leftovers ensure that this is the definitive version of this album.
Buy Monkey Grip album signed by ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman
Recorded while he was still very much a member of the Rolling Stones, Monkey Grip was bassist Bill Wyman's first solo album. Released in May 1974, it was recorded with a star-studded session band that included names like Lowell George, Dr John, Leon Russell, Danny Kortchmar, and Dallas Taylor. This special expanded edition comes with eight bonus tracks, including a quartet of rare single edits, previously unavailable on CD.
Released (UK): October 30, 2006 (Castle Records CMRCD1362)
Released (US): November 21, 2006 (Castle Records CMRCD1362)
Track Listing
I Wanna Get Me A Gun [4:57] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Crazy Woman [2:43] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Pussy [2:11] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Mighty Fine Time [3:38] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Monkey Grip Glue [4:55] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
What A Blow [5:24] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
White Lightnin' [2:44] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
I'll Pull You Thro' [4:25] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
It's A Wonder [5:30] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Bonus Tracks
Wine And Wimmen (early version) [3:41] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
It's Just A Matter Of Time [3:04] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
If You Got The Feelin' [3:39] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Five Card Stud [3:47] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Monkey Grip Glue (single edit) [3:18] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
What A Blow (single edit) [3:46] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
White Lightnin' (single mix) [2:44] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
Pussy (single mix) [2:11] (Wyman) (Ripple Music/Rondor Music (London))
