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Spooky Tooth was a British rock band that originally formed in 1967. Emerging from the remnants of a band called Art, Spooky Tooth’s line-up included Gary Wright (keyboards, vocals), Mike Harrison (vocals, keyboards), Luther Grosvenor (guitar), Greg Ridley (bass), and Mike Kellie (drums). Their music blended heavy rock with blues and progressive elements, making them pioneers in the early development of progressive rock and hard rock.
The band released several studio albums, live recordings, and compilations throughout their career. They are known for albums like It’s All About (1968), Spooky Two (1969), and The Last Puff (1970), among others. Despite critical acclaim, Spooky Tooth did not achieve significant commercial success, but they maintained a loyal fan base and influenced many musicians in the rock genre. They disbanded in 1974, reformed briefly in the late 1970s, and again in the 1990s. Their chart success was modest, with Spooky Two being their most commercially successful album, reaching the charts in the United States.
It’s All About
Released 1968
CD Track Listings:
- “Society’s Child” – 4:30
- “Love Really Changed Me” – 3:33
- “Here I Lived So Well” – 5:06
- “Too Much of Nothing” – 3:57
- “Sunshine Help Me” – 3:02
- “It’s All About a Roundabout” – 2:43
- “Tobacco Road” – 5:33
- “It Hurts You So” – 3:03
- “Forget It, I Got It” – 3:26
- “Bubbles” – 2:49
Spooky Two
Released 1969
CD Track Listings:
- “Waitin’ for the Wind” – 3:27
- “Feelin’ Bad” – 3:17
- “I’ve Got Enough Heartache” – 3:23
- “Evil Woman” – 9:05
- “Lost in My Dream” – 5:04
- “That Was Only Yesterday” – 3:50
- “Better by You, Better than Me” – 3:38
- “Hangman Hang My Shell on a Tree” – 5:44
Ceremony
Released 1969
CD Track Listings:
- “Have Mercy” – 7:51
- “Jubilation” – 8:26
- “Confession” – 6:47
- “Prayer” – 10:50
- “Offering” – 3:25
- “Hosanna” – 7:33
The Last Puff
Released 1970
CD Track Listings:
- “I Am the Walrus” – 6:21
- “The Wrong Time” – 5:03
- “Something to Say” – 5:47
- “Nobody There at All” – 4:00
- “Down River” – 4:47
- “Son of Your Father” – 3:50
- “The Last Puff” – 3:36
Tobacco Road
Released June 1971
CD Track Listings:
- “Society’s Child” (Written-By â Janis Ian) – 4:30
- “Love Really Changed Me” (Written-By â Gary Wright, Jim Miller*, Luther Grosvenor) – 3:34
- “Here I Lived So Well” (Written-By â Gary Wright, Jim Miller*, Luther Grosvenor, Michael Harrison*) – 5:07
- “The Weight” (Written-By â Jaime Robertson*) – 3:15
- “Sunshine Help Me” (Written-By â Gary Wright) – 3:03
- “It’s All About A Roundabout” (Written-By â Gary Wright, Jimmy Miller) – 2:42
- “Tobacco Road” (Written-By â Loudermilk*) – 4:55
- “It Hurts You So” (Written-By â Gary Wright, Jimmy Miller) – 3:03
- “Forget It, I’ve Got It” (Written-By â Gary Wright, Jimmy Miller) – 3:25
- “Bubbles” (Written-By â Gary Wright, Luther Grosvenor) – 2:49
You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw
Released 1973
CD Track Listings:
- “Cotton Growing Man” – 4:39
- “Old As I Was Born” – 4:43
- “This Time Around” – 4:09
- “Holy Water” – 3:27
- “Wildfire” – 4:07
- “Self Seeking Man” – 3:47
- “Times Have Changed” – 3:54
- “Moriah” – 6:20
Witness
Released 1973
CD Track Listings:
- “Ocean of Power” – 4:15
- “Wings on My Heart” – 3:30
- “As Long As the World Keeps Turning” – 3:40
- “Don’t Ever Stray Away” – 3:13
- “Things Change” – 4:18
- “All Sewn Up” – 3:46
- “Dream Me a Mountain” – 3:30
- “Sunlight of My Mind” – 4:55
- “Pyramids” – 5:08
The Mirror
Released 1974
CD Track Listings:
- “Fantasy Satisfier” – 4:37
- “Two Time Love” – 3:31
- “Kyle” – 3:34
- “Women and Gold” – 3:40
- “Higher Circles” – 5:24
- “Hell or High Water” – 5:09
- “I’m Alive” – 4:14
- “The Mirror” – 5:23
Cross Purpose
Released 1999
CD Track Listings:
- “That Was Only Yesterday” – 4:02
- “Tears (Behind My Eyes)” – 4:38
- “Throw Me a Line” – 3:54
- “It’s You Girl” – 3:45
- “Love Is Real” – 3:41
- “Sunshine” – 3:11
- “How” – 4:45
- “Send Me Some Lovin'” – 3:20
- “I Can’t Believe” – 4:12
- “Kiss It Better” – 5:28
