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Rastus Ravel (Is A Mean Old Man) Instrumental

by Heatwave

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Heatwave, the original group by that name ca. 1969, recorded 'Rastus Ravel (Is A Mean Old Man)' instrumental track prior to recording the vocals, in Pye Studios, London, on 16th October 1970.

Friday 13th November 1970, Larry Page released the song as the B-side (PEN 738 2F) on their single on Penny Farthing Records in England, Germany and Japan.

Heatwave played the Liverpool Cavern Club for a week and is proud of its commemorative brick, 20 rows directly above 'John', in the Cavern Wall of Fame.

Rastus Ravel (Is A Mean Old Man)', the funky B-side, was still popular in London and Tokyo clubs in 2000 while 'Sister Simon (Funny Man)', the A-side, still receives radio airplay.

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released November 13, 1970
John Edward – Composer / Lyricist / Producer
John Fellows – Fender Jazz bass
Terry Shea – Fender Stratocaster rhythm guitar
Richard Steen – Epiphone Casino lead guitar
Martin H. Samuel – 1970 Ludwig drums & Paiste cymbals / percussion
Peter Allatt – percussion
Rick Wakeman – piano

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Heatwave released the Penny Farthing Records single, PEN 738, in London 13th November 1970.

'Sister Simon (Funny Man)', the A-side, received frequent BBC Radio airplay while 'Rastus Ravel (Is A Mean Old Man'), the funky B-side, is still popular in the clubs.

In addition to a solid dance beat and tight vocal harmonies, the group was known for its fire-eating by Martin. ... more

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