Finer Things - The Island Recordings 1972-1973

One of the great British bands of the early 1970s, Vinegar Joe were formed from the remnants of Dada and featured Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer on vocals along with guitarist and visionary arranger Pete Gage.

Renowned for their energetic live shows and engaging image, Vinegar Joe sadly did not achieve commercial success despite their live reputation. Their final album, Six Star General released in 1973, featured stand out tracks including ‘Black Smoke Rising From The Calumet’, ‘Fine Things’ and ‘Lady Of The Rain’.

Following the band’s demise, both Palmer and Brooks went on to enjoy huge success as solo artists, while Gage became a noted producer and arranger.

This three CD collection gathers together Vinegar Joe’s three albums and their non-album singles, all remastered for the first time from the original Island Records master tapes and packaged in replica album sleeves. The set also includes an illustrated booklet with exclusive interviews with both Pete Gage and Elkie Brooks.