Jeff Beck Group – I’ve Been Drinking

Doris Tauber and Johnny Mercer’s classic “I’ve Been Drinking” appeared on the British import Best Of Jeff Beck and was also the “B” side of Columbia 45 RPM DB 8359 in 1968. Produced by Mickie Most, it was not released on an album in America until 1989’s Storyteller: The Complete Anthology Rod Stewart, rumor has it, because of a flaw on the master tape. Well on 1991sBeckology it sure sounds wonderful, Rod Stewart’s ghost-echo voice behind his main vocal (which comes in after the guitar break, maybe that was the alleged tape flaw?) has a haunting effect next to Jeff Beck’s fuzztone leads.

“I’ve Been Drinking” relies as much on Nicky Hopkins’ pop piano as it does Rod Stewart’s vocal, Beck’s guitar more restrained here than perhaps at any time on work where he’s the marquee name and not playing the role of session man. His fuzztone waits almost half a song before the guitar break, and only comes back before the fade out. The guitar playing is, of course, exquisite, but its quiet presence through most of the tune allows Rod Stewart the opportunity to stand front in center.
(Excerpts from Allmusic review)

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Jeff Beck Group - I've Been Drinking (stereo mix)03:19

Piesa inregistrata in 1967 pentru albumul de debut “Truth” din 1968. Dar, melodia nu a aparut pe disc atunci, doar la re-editarea din 2005 a fost inclusa. Se pare ca Jeff Beck nu a fost deloc incantat de faptul ca Rod Stewart l-a eclipsat totalmente. Ca urmare piesa nu a fost inclusa pe albumul original. Talentul si vocea lui Rod au fost evidente in acel moment. Oricum, ei au ramas prieteni peste ani.

• • Jeff Beck – guitars
  • Rod Stewart – vocals
  • Micky Waller – drums
  • Ronnie Wood – bass
  • Madeline Bell – backing vocals

Lyrics/Versuri:
I’m drinkin’ again
Thinkin’ of when
You left me
That happened once so long ago, hmm
I’ve been havin’ a few
And wishin’ that you
Were right here by my side
Well I’m makin’ the rounds
And settin’ them up
A total stranger to myself
I’m just makin’ a fool of myself
I’m just hopin’ that you’ll come right back once, someday,
But I know, I know, I know
That there’s no second time around
Hmm. now, listen!
I know, I know, I know.
Sure I know I can borrow a smoke
Or sit here all night long and tell a joke
But after all is said and done
Who’s gonna laugh,
Who’s gonna laugh at a broken, a broken heart?

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