Biography
Jimmy Campbell was perhaps the most talented “unknown” musician to come out of the early 60s Liverpool scene. One of his earliest bands, the Kirkbys, played Beatles’ influenced beat music and folkrock, releasing a few respectable singles in the mid 60s. When psychedelia became the trend, Campbell put together the 23rd Turnoff, who released just one single, the excellent “Michaelangelo.” In the middle of Campbell’s solo career (he released 3 albums) he took some time off and with the help of ex-Merseybeat Billy Kinsley put together Rockin’ Horse. Most of the tracks on Yes It Is were written by Campbell with Kinsley contributing just 3 tunes. http://therisingstorm.net/rockin-horse-yes-it-is/
Album & Cover
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Photography – S. Thorgerson
Label: Philips 6308075(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
Side One Biggest Gossip In Town Oh Carol, I’m So Sad You’re Spending All My Money Baby Walk Out With Your Darlin’ Man Don’t You Think I Ever Cry Yes It Is |
Side Two Stayed Out Late Last Night Delicate Situation Son, Son Golden Oppurtunity I’m Trying To Forget You Julian The Hooligan |
Credits
Arranged By – Rockin’ Horse
Bass, Vocals – Billy Kinsley
Drums – Stan Gorman
Engineer – Alan Grandy , Chris Harding, Roger Wilkinson
Guitar, Vocals – Jimmy Campbell
Lead Guitar – Bobby Falloon
Liner Notes – Mark A. Johnston
Piano, Organ – Mike Snow
Producer – Hal Carter
Recorded At – Majestic Studios
Notes
Re-issue 2012 on Sing Sing Records