Complete List Of The Spencer Davis Group Albums And Songs

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The Spencer Davis Group is a British rock band formed in Birmingham in 1963. The original lineup consisted of Spencer Davis (guitar, vocals), Steve Winwood (vocals, organ, guitar), Muff Winwood (bass), and Pete York (drums). The band achieved success in the mid-1960s with hits like “Keep On Running,” “Somebody Help Me,” “Gimme Some Lovin’,” and “I’m a Man.”

The band released eight studio albums: Their First LP (1965), The Second Album (1966), Autumn ’66 (1966), With Their New Face On (1968), Funky (1970), Gluggo (1973), Living in a Back Street (1974), and Vibrate (1986). They are known for their energetic performances, soulful sound, and significant contributions to the British Invasion era of the 1960s.

Despite numerous lineup changes and breaks over the years, later versions of The Spencer Davis Group continued to tour. Spencer Davis, the band’s namesake, passed away in 2020, effectively bringing the group’s later touring era to an end. The band’s music continues to be celebrated by fans worldwide.

SPENCER DAVIS GROUP STUDIO ALBUMS

Their First LP (1965)

THE SPENCER DAVIS GROUP THEIR FIRST LP vinyl record

Released: June 1965

Their First LP is the debut studio album by The Spencer Davis Group, released in June 1965. The album features a mix of R&B, blues, and rock, showcasing the powerful vocals of Steve Winwood and the band’s energetic style. The album reached number six on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Steve Winwood on vocals, organ, piano, and guitar, Spencer Davis on guitar and vocals, Muff Winwood on bass and vocals, and Pete York on drums. It was produced by Chris Blackwell.

Original LP Track Listings:

“My Babe” – 2:38
“Dimples” – 2:19
“Searchin'” – 2:38
“Every Little Bit Hurts” – 3:27
“I’m Blue (Gong Gong Song)” – 2:40
“Sittin’ and Thinkin'” – 2:57
“I Can’t Stand It” – 2:09
“Here Right Now” – 3:12
“Jump Back” – 1:43
“It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” – 3:03
“Midnight Train” – 2:40
“It Hurts Me So” – 2:54

The Second Album (1966)

Released: January 7, 1966

The Second Album is The Spencer Davis Group’s second studio album, released on January 7, 1966. The album includes “Keep On Running,” which became the group’s first number-one single in the UK. “Somebody Help Me,” their second UK number-one hit, was released shortly afterward and appeared on Autumn ’66.

The album features Steve Winwood on lead vocals, guitar, organ, and piano, Spencer Davis on guitar and vocals, Muff Winwood on bass, and Pete York on drums. It was produced by Chris Blackwell.

Original LP Track Listings:

“Look Away” – 2:45
“Keep On Running” – 2:51
“This Hammer” – 2:19
“Georgia on My Mind” – 4:44
“Please Do Something” – 2:27
“Let Me Down Easy” – 3:06
“Strong Love” – 2:18
“I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water” – 2:38
“Since I Met You Baby” – 3:30
“You Must Believe Me” – 2:49
“Hey Darling” – 4:49
“Watch Your Step” – 2:57

Autumn ’66 (1966)

Released: August 26, 1966

Autumn ’66 is The Spencer Davis Group’s third studio album. The album features a mix of original songs and covers, showcasing the band’s evolving sound and the powerful vocals of Steve Winwood. It reached number four on the UK Albums Chart.

The album features Steve Winwood on vocals, organ, and guitar, Spencer Davis on guitar and vocals, Muff Winwood on bass, and Pete York on drums. It was produced by Chris Blackwell.

Original LP Track Listings:

“Together ‘Til the End of Time” – 2:15
“Take This Hurt Off Me” – 2:44
“Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” – 3:52
“Midnight Special” – 2:13
“When a Man Loves a Woman” – 3:08
“When I Come Home” – 2:04
“Mean Woman Blues” – 3:14
“Dust My Blues” – 2:36
“On the Green Light” – 3:05
“Neighbour, Neighbour” – 3:17
“High Time Baby” – 2:31
“Somebody Help Me” – 2:00

With Their New Face On (1968)

With Their New Face on by Spencer Group Davis

Released: April 1968 in the United States; June 8, 1968 in the United Kingdom

With Their New Face On is The Spencer Davis Group’s fourth studio album and the first album released after Steve and Muff Winwood left the band. Eddie Hardin joined on keyboards and vocals, and Ray Fenwick became the group’s lead guitarist after Phil Sawyer’s departure.

The album features Eddie Hardin on vocals and keyboards, Ray Fenwick on guitar and vocals, Spencer Davis on guitar and vocals, and Pete York on drums. It was produced by Spencer Davis, Mike Hurst, and Eddie Hardin.

Original LP Track Listings:

“With His New Face On” – 3:20
“Mr. Second Class” – 3:16
“Alec in Transitland” – 6:50
“Sanity Inspector” – 3:04
“Feel Your Way” – 2:59
“Morning Sun” – 3:19
“Moonshine” – 2:41
“Don’t Want You No More” – 3:16
“Time Seller” – 2:53
“Stop Me, I’m Falling” – 3:30

Funky (1970)

Recorded: 1969
Released: 1970 in the United States in a limited, quickly withdrawn edition; first full UK release in 1998

Funky is The Spencer Davis Group’s fifth studio album. It was originally planned for release in the United Kingdom under the title Letters from Edith, but the release was withdrawn. A limited U.S. edition appeared on Date Records as Funky in 1970 before the album later received a full reissue.

The recording features Spencer Davis on guitar and backing vocals, Ray Fenwick on lead vocals and guitar, Dee Murray on bass and backing vocals, Nigel Olsson on drums and backing vocals, with additional contributions including Kirk Duncan on keyboards. It was produced by Lewis Merenstein and arranged by Ray Fenwick.

Album Track Listings:

“I Met a Woman” – 2:55
“Letters from Edith” – 3:30
“Raintree River” – 3:53
“What a Way to Die” – 3:01
“Funky” – 6:50
“Magical Day” – 3:23
“I Guess I’m Wasting My Time” – 2:18
“Poor Misguided Woman” – 5:27
“And the Gods Came Down” – 7:00
“New Jersey Turnpike” – 3:22

Gluggo (1973)

Gluggo by DAVIS,SPENCER GROUP (1999-01-11)

Released: 1973

Gluggo is The Spencer Davis Group’s sixth studio album. It marked the return of Eddie Hardin and Pete York and featured Ray Fenwick and bassist Charlie McCracken alongside Spencer Davis.

The album features Spencer Davis on rhythm guitar and vocals, Eddie Hardin on keyboards and vocals, Ray Fenwick on lead guitar and vocals, Charlie McCracken on bass and vocals, and Pete York on drums. It was produced by The Spencer Davis Group and recorded primarily at Morgan Studios, with “Catch You on the Rebop” recorded at Advision Studios.

Original LP Track Listings:

“Catch You on the Rebop” – 3:15
“Don’t You Let It Bring You Down” – 3:55
“Alone” – 4:18
“Today Gluggo, Tomorrow the World” – 3:43
“Feeling Rude” – 3:17
“Legal Eagle Shuffle” – 2:17
“Trouble in Mind” – 4:33
“The Screw” – 3:45
“Tumble Down Tenement Row” – 3:09

Living in a Back Street (1974)

Living in a Back Street by The Spencer Davis Group

Released: February 1974

Living in a Back Street is The Spencer Davis Group’s seventh studio album. The album continued the reunited group’s rock and blues direction and was produced by Roger Glover.

The album features Spencer Davis on vocals and guitar, Eddie Hardin on vocals and keyboards, Ray Fenwick on vocals and lead guitar, Charlie McCracken on bass and vocals, and Pete York on drums and percussion.

Original LP Track Listings:

“Living in a Back Street” – 3:30
“One Night” – 3:18
“Hanging Around” – 3:39
“No Reason” – 2:33
“Fastest Thing on Four Wheels” – 4:36
“Back Street Boys” – 3:24
“Another Day” – 3:12
“Sure Need a Helping Hand” – 4:06
“We Can Give It a Try” – 4:15
“Let’s Have a Party” – 3:38

Vibrate (1986)

Released: 1986

Vibrate is The Spencer Davis Group’s eighth studio album. Released only in Spain on the Victoria label, the album was produced in California with a deliberately modernized sound that still retained elements of the group’s 1960s roots. Neal Morse contributed organ and vocals alongside Spencer Davis.

LP Track Listings:

“The Vibration”
“Back in Your Life”
“Take Another Look”
“Two into One”
“There Must Be Something”
“Something for Nothing”
“You Can’t Beat That”
“You Can’t Have Your Way with Me”
“One Love Behind”
“A Song of Your Times”

SPENCER DAVIS GROUP LIVE ALBUMS

Catch You on the Rebop: Live in Europe 73 (1995)

Released: 1995

Catch You on the Rebop: Live in Europe 73 documents the reunited 1973 Spencer Davis Group lineup in concert.

Track Listings:

“Let’s Have a Party” – 3:35
“Catch You on the Rebop” – 5:05
“I’m a Man / Man Jam / I’m a Man Part 2” – 11:56
“Gimme Some Lovin'” – 5:11
“Living in a Back Street” – 3:31
“Today Gluggo, Tomorrow the World” – 3:37
“Legal Eagle Shuffle” – 2:27
“The Fastest Thing on Four Wheels” – 3:30
“One Night” – 3:31
“Trouble in Mind” – 4:42
“Tumble Down Tenement Row” – 5:27
“Hanging Around” – 3:41
“Mr. Operator” – 3:36

Payin’ Them Blues Dues: The Spencer Davis Group…Alive in ’97 (1997)

Released: 1997

Payin’ Them Blues Dues: The Spencer Davis Group…Alive in ’97 captures a later incarnation of the group performing blues standards and Spencer Davis Group favorites.

Track Listings:

“Don’t Want You No More”
“Every Little Bit Hurts”
“Shake, Rattle & Roll”
“Norwegian Wood”
“Dimples”
“Hoochie Coochie Man”
“Sweet Little Sixteen”
“House of the Rising Sun”
“I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water”
“I’m a Man”
“Gimme Some Lovin'”
“Keep On Running”
“Route 66”

Live in Manchester 2002 (2004)

Released: September 13, 2004

Live in Manchester 2002 was recorded at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. The lineup featured Spencer Davis, Eddie Hardin, Miller Anderson, Colin Hodgkinson, and Pete York.

CD Track Listings:

“Keep On Running” – 3:14
“When I Come Home” – 3:08
“Every Little Bit Hurts” – 3:50
“San Francisco Bay” – 4:15
“Dimples” – 4:02
“Somebody Help Me” – 3:22
“House of the Rising Sun” – 5:57
“I’m a Man” – 8:33
“Gimme Some Lovin'” – 4:20

Live at Blues Garage 2006 (2006)

Released: August 21, 2006

Live at Blues Garage 2006 presents a later Spencer Davis Group performance built around the band’s classic material and blues repertoire.

Track Listings:

“Somebody Help Me” – 3:35
“San Francisco Bay Blues” – 4:31
“Love Is on a Roll” – 4:08
“High Tide, High Water” – 5:31
“Dimples” – 6:07
“Walkin’ Blues” – 6:14
“Borderline” – 4:36
“Spoonful” – 5:09
“Each and Every Highway” – 5:59
“Dust My Broom” – 6:18
“House of the Rising Sun” – 6:52
“I’m a Man” – 7:28
“Gimme Some Lovin'” – 5:31
“Keep On Runnin'” – 4:51

Live in Finland ’67 (2019)

Released: January 11, 2019

Live in Finland ’67 presents a February 1967 performance from Helsinki during one of Steve Winwood’s final periods with The Spencer Davis Group.

Track Listings:

“Intro” – 1:08
“When I Come Home” – 2:24
“Dust My Blues” – 3:06
“Mean Woman Blues” – 3:25
“Band Interview” – 5:21
“Together Till the End of Time” – 3:42
“I’m a Man” – 3:30
“Georgia on My Mind” – 5:02
“Gimme Some Lovin'” – 4:00
“Announcer” – 1:00
“I’m a Man (Reprise) / Gimme Some Lovin’ (Reprise)” – 8:42

SPENCER DAVIS GROUP SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS

Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush (1968)

Released: 1968

Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush is a soundtrack album shared by The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Andy Ellison. The Spencer Davis Group performs eight of the album’s twelve tracks.

Original Soundtrack Track Listings: