{"title":"NRBQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNRBQ, short for New Rhythm And Blues Quartet, is a US rock quartet known for their rich blend of genres and humouresque approach. With collaborations featuring renowned singers like Carl Perkins and Skeeter Davis, as well as actor John Belushi and pro wrestler Captain Lou Albano who briefly managed the band in 1980, NRBQ has established themselves as a versatile musical force. Their unique sound has garnered comparisons to artists such as Graham Parker, Rockpile, Nick Lowe, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a career spanning decades, NRBQ's discography showcases their ability to seamlessly incorporate various styles into their music. From energetic rock to soulful rhythm and blues, they have consistently pushed boundaries and captivated audiences with their dynamic performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoining the ranks of influential bands like Brinsley Schwarz and Big Star, NRBQ continues to inspire musicians with their innovative sound. Whether you're a fan of Graham Parker \u0026amp; The Rumour or Doug Sahm's eclectic style, NRBQ's music is sure to resonate with your musical sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"she-sings-they-play","title":"She Sings, They Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter working with her sisters in The Davis Singers, Skeeter Davis embarked on a storied solo career. With nearly 40 charting singles between 1957–1974, her recording of “The End Of The World” (Produced by Chet Atkins) hit #2 on both the Pop and Country charts, #1 Adult Contemporary, and #4 R\u0026amp;B in 1962. Think about that!  Since Skeeter had already crossed perceived genres, the thought of the collaboration with music’s Pandora’s Box known as NRBQ shouldn’t seem difficult to grasp. Terry Adams’ discovery of David Sisters 78 RPMs saw tracks added to early NRBQ set lists. The pairing was meant to be. \u003ci\u003eShe Sings, They Play\u003c\/i\u003e was a natural coupling, and was issued to critical acclaim in 1985. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe Sings, They Play\u003c\/i\u003e returns nearly four decades after its original release, remastered and including six previously unissued bonus tracks – two studio outtakes appear on the LP while those and four more live tacks are now available on the CD version. The packaging contains updated artwork, photos from the sessions, and insightful liner notes from John DeAngelis.  It’s a fresh look at an incredible union of two groundbreaking artists. \u003ci\u003eShe Sings, They Play\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Available on CD and Digital, Happy Talk contains three originals and the Q's take on Roy Orbison's \"Only The Lonely,\" and the Rogers \u0026amp; Hammerstein classic \"Happy Talk\" which serves as the EP's title track. NRBQ adds their name to a list of diverse artists that have performed the song from the film South Pacific, including Ella Fitzgerald, Harpers Bizarre, The Damned's Captain Sensible, and many more. As NRBQ continues a career, now reaching into six decades, they show no signs of slowing down. 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The record starts out with the slamming beat from drummer Conrad Choucroun, featured on the most fun song “Waitin’ on My Sweetie Pie” from guitarist Scott Ligon. He also wrote one of the most touching songs, “It’ll Be Alright.” It is also the debut of the new bassist and  2 songwriter, Casey McDonough. He wrote and sang two of the best and most popular songs in recent years. They are “Fightin’ Back” and “Can’t Wait to Kiss You.” A hell of a debut! Brass Tacks features some of Terry Adams’ most inventive works both musically and lyrically in the band’s long history. “Greetings From Delaware,” “This Flat Tire,” and “Places Far Away.” This album also includes “Getting To Know You” from the classic musical, The King And I by Rodgers and Hammerstein.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD | Signed Copy","offer_id":50531416473931,"sku":"2220597","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50531417162059,"sku":"2220598","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Brass_Tacks_10th_Anniversary_Edition_fa48016c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728108285"},{"product_id":"honest-dollar","title":"Honest Dollar","description":"\u003cp\u003eNearly a quarter century after bursting onto the scene in 1969 with their self-titled debut album, NRBQ delivered another patented mix of carefree musicianship and joyful spontaneity with 1992’s live \u003cem\u003eHonest Dollar\u003c\/em\u003e. (It’s been over 50 years now, and they’re still delivering!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHonest Dollar\u003c\/em\u003e gave listeners a special treat (and we’re not talking about the signed one-dollar bills the band inserted randomly into the copies of the original CD). Not only are there NRBQ classics like “Ridin’ In My Car” and “Wacky Tobacky,” but two “State” songs—“Deep In The Heart Of Texas” and Carl Perkins’ “Tennessee” (with new lyrics by Terry, added with Perkins’ consent.) And how about two distinct versions of “The Dummy Song,” which wouldn’t penetrate the public’s conscious until the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail. Plus the Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Amy’s Theme” with a guest appearance from John Sebastian himself. Add in rip-roaring versions of Little Richard’s “Lucille,” Len Barry’s “1-2-3,” and Neil Hefti’s “Batman Theme,” and this was as close to experiencing the excitement of an NRBQ show as you could get in the comfort of your own home. And the fact that the material comes from nearly a dozen venues demonstrates the unpredictability that always makes an NRBQ show uniquely memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2025 remastered reissue adds even more fun to the mix. There are previously unissued versions of Duke Ellington’s “Rockin’ In Rhythm” and the Doc Pomus\/Mort Shuman classic “Turn Me Loose,” which coincides nicely with 2025 marking the celebration of Doc’s 100th birthday. Newly remastered by Grammy winning engineer Michael Graves, with updated artwork and new liner notes from John DeAngelis, \u003cem\u003eHonest Dollar\u003c\/em\u003e is ready to wow again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnivore","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":53009092247883,"sku":"R4900-2295","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_4464bf3f-0833-4f38-8200-b80829c13cef.jpg?v=1753433654"},{"product_id":"nrbq","title":"Grooves In Orbit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNRBQ’s 1983 classic and sole release on the Bearsville label returns! The album has been remastered, includes new liner notes and boasts seven bonus tracks, making this edition the definitive version of Grooves In Orbit! Founded in 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky, NRBQ has given their dedicated fan base decades of great recordings and exceptional live shows in countless festivals, clubs, colleges, and concert halls. No style of music is safe around NRBQ—their first Columbia album, for example, ranged from Eddie Cochran to Sun Ra and their own diverse compositions have been covered by artists including Bonnie Raitt, Dave Edmunds, She And Him, Steve Earle, Los Lobos, and Widespread Panic. There are very few bands that have lasted for half a century, and the list of those that are still at the top of their creative game is even smaller. “The late 1970s through the early 1980s was one of many fertile periods for NRBQ. While electrifying audiences with exciting, unpredictable performances, as they always do, they produced a series of sterling albums: All Hopped Up, At Yankee Stadium, Tiddlywinks, She Sings They Play (with Skeeter Davis) and, in 1983 for Bearsville Records, Grooves In Orbit, still one of their strongest, best-sounding records.” — excerpt from John DeAngelis’ liner notes The album features seven bonus tracks including previously unheard songs, the Captain Lou Albano Grooves In Orbit promo spot, and alternate versions of “Hit The Hay” and “12 Bar Blues” plus an instrumental version of live favorite “Smackaroo.” Additionally, it includes contributions from Whole Wheat Horns, a version of Johnny Cash’s “Get Rhythm” (always a live favorite) and a chain saw (handled by NRBQ crew member Phil Collison)! Remastered by Michael Graves of Osiris Studio in Los Angeles, with liner notes by Q scribe John DeAngelis, this new edition is certain to set your Grooves In Orbit! • NRBQ’s 1983 classic and sole release on the Bearsville label returns • Features 7 bonus tracks. • Includes new liner notes by Q scribe, John DeAngelis. • Remastered by multiple Grammy Award-winning engineer, Michael Graves at Osiris Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnivore Recordings","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":56346043679051,"sku":"R9205-5123","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/810075116182.jpg?v=1768934269"},{"product_id":"workshop","title":"Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkshop,\u003c\/em\u003e the now fan-favourite and classic NRBQ album, threw off the singles, “Get That Gasoline Blues” and the album’s opening take on the Sonny Terry\/Brownie McGhee song “C’mon If You’re Comin’.” This particular platter also gifted the world Terry Adams’ composition, “RC Cola And A Moon Pie,” later inspiring the name of the band’s Moon Pie festivals. Additionally, the band added the Delmore Brothers classic, “Blues Stay Away From Me” which they had previously recorded for 1972’s album, Scraps. For the new remastered edition, five bonus tracks have been added and only serve to make this reissue of \u003cem\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/em\u003e indispensable for Q fans worldwide. Spampinato’s “Trouble In The Henhouse,” Donn Adams’ “Dry Up And Blow Away,” and Terry’s “Electric Train” are all derived from the \u003cem\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/em\u003e sessions, giving us listeners even more of the original. These are augmented by a lively alternate version of “RC Cola And A Moon Pie” plus an updated take of “Get That Gasoline Blues.” Not that updated though, it was recorded the year after \u003cem\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/em\u003e was released at the request of the label Kama Sutra in 1974 in response to the U.S. gas shortage. As an extra bonus, the track includes original member Steve Ferguson dating from when he briefly rejoined the band! 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