Song Bell Bottom Bliss: “Couldn’t Get it Right” by Climax Blues Band
posted by on July 23 at 8:06 AM
Couldn’t dig up El Chicano’s “Viva Tirado” online, so here’s a worthy substitute: the breezy soul-pop jammer “Couldn’t Get it Right” by the UK’s Climax Blues Band. Looking for more cowbell? You just found it.
The too-brief intro kills, but dig dude’s vocal delivery, and that politely temperamental guitar solo in the middle. The song was big in the UK in 1976 but never made a dent here.
I first heard this song two years ago while shopping at the massive Salvation Army store in Hialeah, Florida. Dunno what station they played but on several occasions I caught some great ’70s tunes there. I also picked up a seriously fly two-piece vintage track suit there, dark brown with white and orange piping. Sadly, the place went out of business right before I moved back to SF in 2006.
I think this song went to #3 in the U.S. Billboard charts. So, it was pretty well known...if you are old like me
@1 is correct. "couldn't get it right" was a pretty solid AM staple for awhile. and, it is definitely a motherfucking cut.
JZ, i am loving your bell bottom bliss series. you should come guest DJ at slowride and play this fine setlist in order.
that would be awesome, kerri. id totally be up for it.
i have a feeling, though, that the slow ride guys have forgotten more about this kind of music than ill ever know.
I'll go!
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