The Best Of McCully Workshop

Release information: February 2005, McCully Music, MCWCD001
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| No. |
Title |
| 1. |
Buccaneer |
| 2. |
Chinese Junkman |
| 3. |
Why Can't It Rain |
| 4. |
Reaching For A Dream |
| 5. |
Guinevere |
| 6. |
Sweet Fields Of Green |
| 7. |
(We All) Look For The Sun |
| 8. |
And I'm Lonely |
| 9. |
Villa Muddy Water |
| 10. |
Man On The Moon |
| 11. |
Fame And Fortune |
| 12. |
Avenue |
| 13. |
Come Let Me Love You |
| 14. |
Dancin' Tonite |
| 15. |
1623 |
| 16. |
Birds Flying High (1998 version) |
| 17. |
Birds Flying High (1972 version) bonus track as digital download only |
The limited edition 2CD version of this album also included a second disc: "Comedy Bootleg Live", recorded during the late 70's.
Sleeve Notes:
McCully Workshop, arguably one of South Africa's top pop rock bands,
dominated the airwaves in the 70's with 6 songs in the top 10, ('Why Can't
It Rain', 'Birds Flying High', 'Sweet Fields Of Green', 'Guinevere') including two
number ones ('Buccaneer', 'Chinese Junkman'). Known for always recording and producing their own material they were innovative in the extreme and were a loss to the industry when they
disbanded in 1979 (Although all members pursued lucrative solo careers).
In December 2004 the group was persuaded to get back in the studio where
they wrote and recorded 'Reaching For A Dream' due to their affiliation to
the Reach for a Dream Foundation. Perhaps the highlight of their career was their run at the "Canterbury Inn" in Rondebosch, Cape Town from 1977 to 1979, during which they showcased
all their original hits along with rocking covers of groups like Jethro Tull,
Supertramp and many others. In addition to their music, they were almost infamous for their irreverent
comedy, ripping off all the celebs and politicians of the time (including
Tully's notorious Vorster!). Some of these original recordings are now
available in Bootleg format.
McCully Workshop is:
Tully McCullagh: Bass, lead vocals
Mike McCullagh: Drums, vocals
Rupert Mellor: Keyboards, harmonica, vocals
Richard Black: Lead guitar, vocals
Brian Currin, December 2004
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