The Sound of Cyril Davies EP

Pye International NEP 44025 June 16, 1964
1. Country Line Special
2. Chicago Calling
Cyril Davies: Vocals, Harmonica
Bernie Watson: Guitar
Piano: Nicky Hopkins
Bass: Ricky Brown
Drums: Carlo Little
3. Preaching The Blues
4. Sweet Mary
Cyril Davies: Vocals, Harmonica
Geoff Bradford: Guitar
Cliff Barton: Bass
Keith Scott: Piano
Micky Waller: Drums
Additional vocals on 'Preachin' The Blues:
Alex Bradford & Madeline Bell
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[@hilmarwensorra1215]

In very VERY loving of Mr. Cyril Davies (1932 - 1964 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).

[@hughking66]

Thanks. Listened so many times. Had the privilege of seeing them more than once at Eel Pie Island. 😎

[@joewhincup6429]

I remember playing this for the first time when I took up Harmonica Mr Cyril Davies County line special

[@burniemaurins2382]

I had the EP but it's long gone, I copied the cover photo for an art work project for school, man that takes me back around 60 years ago.

[@robbiffa]

The Best English Harp Player bar none.

[@davidbennett2339]

I think Ritchie Blackmore, quoted in the Guardian talking about Bernie Watson, must have been talking about this recording of Country Line Special, and had the year completely wrong, but I'm not sure. Here's what he said: "There’s quite a few guys before Jeff (Beck) that used distortion, but you wouldn’t have heard of any of them. Like Bernie Watson with Lord Sutch. In 1960 he made a record with Cyril Davies which had an amazing solo, all distortion. It was like Hendrix on a good night. He now plays for the Royal Philharmonic. Just gave it all up."

[@memphistube]

I have this awesome E.P. :-)

[@UncleBoko]

This was mainly former Lord Sutch's Savages!

[@MrMelodynelson]

id though "preachin da bluz" The Flee-Rekker

[@kazuowatanabe9474]

I Knew Mr. Cyril Davies In 1992🙆 Country Line Special Was In Compilation CD 「British Beat Anthology 」From Teichiku Company Limited In Japan 🙆 But "Chicago Calling ", "Preachin ' The Blues " And "Sweet Mary " Were Omited From This CD Why 😒🤔 The Reason Was Still Unknown 🤔😅🙇 All Tracks Are Good Numbers For Me 😎 Thanks To Upload 😀 Thank You So Much 🙇

[@gilobregon]

Wow, Mr. Cyril Davies back from the dead, in 1992! Apparently, he took, "Bring Back The Blues!" quite literally -- and brought himself back, as an extra added bonus!! 🙀 🤪 🤣

[@kevinharrison642]

@@gilobregon My thought exactly...he died in 1964!

[@gilobregon]

@@kevinharrison642 New update to my comment. Wush I woulda' thunk of it back then!