Phil Greenberg London 1969-1972

Though best known as one of the singers and guitarists with late '60s cult heroes, Formerly Fat Harry, Phil Greenberg had already carved out a name for himself as a player to watch on the burgeoning American West Coast folk and blues scene before he came over to England in 1969. 'London 1969-1972' compiles a number of solo recordings he made during his UK-days with Fat Harry, material he felt didn't fit in with the overall style and direction of the band. Issued as a limited edition of just 300 copies, and housed in a beautiful gatefold sleeve, designed by John Hurford, with extensive sleeve notes by Phil himself and some evocative archive photos, this 10-inch features seven largely acoustic original Greenberg numbers together with a version of 'Catalina Sunset' which his friend Jack O'Hara (from Eggs Over Easy) wrote during his stay in London in 1971. Also included is a live version of the folk classic 'Golden Apples Of The Sun', recorded in 1966 live off the PA at the Jabberwock. A must for Fat Harry-fans, this collection of folk and blues based material, infused with bags of period feel and atmosphere, will also slap a big smile of the faces of anyone touched by the acoustic music scenes of the era.