{"product_id":"georgie-fame-20-beat-classics","title":"Georgie Fame – 20 Beat Classics","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorgie Fame – 20 Beat Classics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e20 Beat Classics\u003c\/em\u003e is a superb collection of recordings from Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames, bringing together 20 of the British singer, pianist and Hammond organ player's most memorable performances. Originally released in 1980, the compilation draws on Fame's hugely influential 1960s work, showcasing his distinctive fusion of American R\u0026amp;B, soul, jazz, ska, blues and British beat music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGeorgie Fame was one of the key figures in Britain's early R\u0026amp;B and mod scene, developing a unique sound heavily influenced by American soul, jazz and rhythm \u0026amp; blues. With The Blue Flames, he became a major attraction on London's club circuit, particularly at the legendary Flamingo Club, where their energetic performances helped establish Fame as one of the leading British interpreters of American-influenced music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe collection opens with the instantly recognisable Yeh Yeh, Fame's first UK No. 1 single with The Blue Flames in 1965. The song topped the UK Singles Chart for two weeks and perfectly captures his ability to combine soul, Latin rhythms, jazz and British beat into something completely distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGet Away is another major highlight, becoming Fame's second UK No. 1 in 1966, while the collection also includes Do Re Mi, Get On The Right Track, Baby, Ride Your Pony, Moody's Mood For Love and Funny How Time Slips Away. The mixture of original material and inventive interpretations of American soul, blues and jazz standards demonstrates the extraordinary breadth of Fame's musical influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSide B continues with Sunny, Sitting In The Park, Green Onions, In The Meantime and Fame's energetic take on James Brown's Papa's Got A Brand New Bag. Blue Monday, Pride \u0026amp; Joy, Pink Champagne, Let The Sunshine In and I Love The Life I Live complete the collection, making this a particularly strong overview of Fame's classic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor collectors of Georgie Fame vinyl, 1960s British R\u0026amp;B, mod, soul and beat music, \u003cem\u003e20 Beat Classics\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent way to explore the sound that made Fame such an important figure in British popular music. 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