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The Sad Bag of Shaky Jake

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"The Sad Bag of Shaky Jake"
Song
B-side"Cold Lady"

"The Sad Bag of Shaky Jake" is a single released in 1969 by English rock band Humble Pie, who were one of the first British supergroups, formed in 1969. The B-side "Cold Lady" was written by drummer Jerry Shirley in a R&B style and Shirley plays Wurlitzer piano and guitarist Peter Frampton plays the drums.[1]

Although released in a number of European countries, including West Germany and the Netherlands, it was not made available in other worldwide territories and is not included on the official list of Immediate Records single releases. The first live performance of this song by the band, was during their appearance at the beginning of the Bilzen Festival in Belgium,on 29 August 1969.[2]

Personnel

"The Sad Bag of Shaky Jake"

"Cold Lady"

  • Steve Marriott - lead vocals, guitar
  • Peter Frampton - backing vocals, drums
  • Greg Ridley - backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Jerry Shirley - Wurlitzer electric piano, maracas

References

  1. ^ Hewitt, Paulo; Kenney Jones (1995). Small Faces: The Young Mods' Forgotten Story. Acid Jazz. p. 72. ISBN 0-9523935-0-6.
  2. ^ Hewitt, Paulo; Hellier, John. Steve Marriott - All Too Beautiful... Helter Skelter. p. 190. ISBN 1-900924-44-7.