Monday, September 08, 2014

Henry Turtle –Do You Believe/ You Turned Your Back and Walked Away





Henry Turtle –Do You Believe/ You Turned Your Back and Walked Away –Columbia DB 8859 (1972 UK)

Do You Believe was the first single released by Henry Turtle and was issued from a session at Air with a heavy backing crew featuring Chris Spedding, Herbie Flowers and Clem Clatini. Do You Believe is a surprisingly successful Spector recreation recalling I Can Hear Music or Don’t Worry Baby with Henry’s distinctive vocal delivery adding an unexpected twist.  The B side is a real heavy monster. The first few seconds are pretty weird then all hell breaks loose with Chris Spedding shining on what could be construed as a bongo infused T. Rex covering Whole Lotta Love. Funny to note that the French release (where the A and B sides were switched), warns the purchaser that the song only really gets going after the first 20 seconds! Henry is still active as a singer/songwriter and artist, you can check out his website here: http://www.henryturtle.co.uk

Hear a full version of You Turned Your Back and Walked Away



Hear a full version of Do You Believe

2 comments:

Velvettinmineradio said...

Flashman and Grame Grace got nothing on ol' Henry here! Can anyone make out the 1st verse?

Holly said...

What a great 7''. Thank you!