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The Shel Talmy Recordings
Sep 18, 202657 minRhino
- Rock
- Pop
- Blues
- British beat
- Freakbeat
- Rhythm and blues
- Blues rock
- Folk rock
This mid-1960s collection is rooted in British beat, blues, and rock, often sounding derivative but occasionally enlivened by distortion, abrasive guitar, forceful drums, and noisy arrangements. Its demos broaden the palette toward folk, balladry, and dreamy pop, with “I Live in Dreams” providing the clearest glimpse of a distinctive songwriting direction.
1
You've Got a Habit of Leaving
2:34
2
I Want Your Love
2:35
3
Cupid
3:08
4
I Pity the Fool
2:15
5
Baby Loves That Way
3:03
6
Keep Up With The Jones - Instrumental
2:05
7
Leave Her To Me
2:51
8
I’ll Follow You
2:01
9
You Gotta Tell Her
2:40
10
Take My Tip
2:16
11
Certain Woman
3:34
12
Glad I’ve Got Nobody
2:32
13
Today - Demo
2:29
14
I Want My Baby Back
2:41
15
I Live In Dreams - Demo
2:58
16
Bars Of The County Jail
2:09
17
That’s Where My Heart Is
2:43
18
I Do Believe I Love You - Demo
2:13
19
You've Got a Habit of Leaving
2:35
20
I Pity the Fool
2:15
21
Baby Loves That Way - Alternative Vocal
3:06
22
Take My Tip
2:17
Critic reviews
- The Guardian: 3/5(opens in new tab)by Alexis PetridisSep 16, 2026
The compilation's original material is generally flimsy and often sounds derivative.