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The Best Of McCully Workshop

The Best Of McCully Workshop

Release information:
February 2005, McCully Music, MCWCD001

MP3 samples
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

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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