Album UK 1989 on Red Lightnin' label
Rock and Blues (Country Blues, Country Rock, Folk Rock, Classic Rock)
"Recorded somewhere in Wales, a long time ago". (Proably near 1973/1974) ℗© Red Lightnin' Ltd 1989 Made in England Made in Great Britain Liner Notes: "The Droop began in the late sixties with Big Ron and various other players being dragged out of the pub in High Wycombe area and forced to play. In 1971 the situation became serious and they became one of the hardest gigging bands in the country and unable to spend much tme in the pub. An album was released which reflected the live stage act and enjoyed some commercial success, but circa 1973 times changed and new men arrived in the band. At an audition in the Nags Head, High Wycombe, one man turned up with a red Gibson guitar, a flat hat and a northern accent. He plugged his axe in and immediately made a great impression. The job was proffered without haste and the deal struck over a round or three of beers. Mark Knopfler was now in the band! Around this time the Droop were in the middle of recording some tracks in the middle of nowhere, that being the only place that would tolerate them. the very same tracks were done with Mark and a new bass player—Steve Norchi, with production help from Dave Edmunds. Some of these tracks are featured on this album. Brewers Droop began as a good rocking Cajun band and progressed to what you hear on this disc. They are today set to rise again from the pub, sorry the shadows—so watch out, but meanwhile listen and enjoy this record and hear the fledgling Mark Knopfler cultivate the sound that was to make Dire Straits a worldwide success story."
Brewers Droop , 1971-1973 GB album by | |
Mark Knopfler voc, g, *1949 GB album by, guitar | |
Dave Edmunds voc, g, *1944 GB album by, harp, banjo, double bass, backing vocals, performer, secret sound, steel guitar, pedal | |
Big M's Blues Bar other, magic cutting | |
Steve Norchi , bass | |
Bob Walker dr, bvoc, drums | |
Steve Darrington p, piano, written by, organ, mellotron, backing vocals, accordion, piano, saxophone, backing vocals, organ, backing vocals, piano, clarinet, piano, organ, backing vocals | |
Alimony Slim , vocals, vocals, guitar, backing vocals, guitar, second, vocals, backing vocals, guitar, second | |
Derrick Timms , bass, backing vocals | |
Ron Watts voc, bvoc, vocals, backing vocals, written by | |
Pick Withers dr, *1948 GB drums, drums, spoons | |
Russell And The Boys , performer, pans | |
Gerry Hogan stg, steel guitar, pedal | |
Bobby O'Walker , drums | |
Unknown Artist , horns |
Villa Graphics artwork by |
Mareen Watts photography by |
Alimony Slim producer |
Dave Edmunds producer |
Kingsley Ward producer |
Ron Watts backing vocals |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Where Are You Tonight | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | John Mackay, Steve Darrington | |
2 | Roller Coaster | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | John Mackay, Ron Watts, Steve Darrington | |
3 | You Make Me Feel So Good | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | John Mackay, Ron Watts, Steve Darrington | |
4 | My Old Lady | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | Nick Gravenites | |
5 | Sugar Baby | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | Paul Tanner, Francis Romuald Lewis, Jerry McCain | |
6 | Rock Steady Woman | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | John Mackay, Ron Watts, Steve Darrington | |
7 | Louise | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | John Mackay, Ron Watts, Steve Darrington | |
8 | What's The Time | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | Ron Watts, Steve Darrington | |
9 | Midnight Special | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | Al Smith | |
10 | Dreaming | Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds | John Mackay |