Bryan Neale & The Checkmates recorded an EP with songs that include Mojo, She, Enchanted Girl and Man Hunter.
2008/09/10
Bryan Neale & The Checkmates
Bryan Neale & The Checkmates recorded an EP with songs that include Mojo, She, Enchanted Girl and Man Hunter.
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The Checkmates were one of the best R & B groups from the 60s era. Real pity that they recorded only one EP on Philips label. I was told both Reggie Verghese and Vernon Cornelius were associated with this group before they joined The Quests.
Jet
This is a good EP. Their version of Mojo which is actually Got My Mojo Working made popular by Mudday Waters is given a steaming treatment. The band really chugs along behind him and there is an exciting part when the drums kick in and then Benny Chan lets go a memorable lick on electric twelve string. The first choice of guitar for an aspiring bluesman. More to come at the end when Bryan lets loose a blood curdling yell.
Siva and James Choy can be heard on backing vocals and for Siva on organ.
Joseph.C.Pereira
Dear Friends,
This EP is now included on the recent Universal release 100 Singapore. It is in cd 3.
Regards.
Joseph.C.Pereira
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