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1975TRACKLIST
SIDE A
1/BACK IN TIME (2:27)
2/1975 (Wish I Was There) (3:53)
3/THAT’S NOT RIGHT (4:17)
4/SUN & SEA (4:22)
5/LIFE IN THE LOVE ZONE (5:18)
SIDE B
6/SOUL TRAIN (3:45)
7/A CHANGE IS GONNA COME (4:37)
8/BROTHER, THERE’S STILL TIME (2:56)
9/STAND UP (3:00)
10/VOODOOLICIOUS (4:54)
1. Back In Time
4. Sun & Sea
6. Soul Train
Written and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Annandale).
Written by James Higgins (APRA), Charles Stepney &
Richard Rudolph.
Arranged by James Higgins.
This song is inspired by “I Am The Black Gold Of The
Sun” originally recorded by The New Rotary Connection
(featuring Minnie Riperton) and released on Cadet Concept
Records in 1971.
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden
Studios (Brisbane, Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums
Recorded & Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios
(Varsity Lakes).
Written and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden
Studios (Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums Recorded &
Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios (Varsity Lakes).
James Fox Higgins - Piano, Organs, Programming of
Strings
James Ryan - Soprano Saxophone
Toby Bender - Congas
Chris Frazier - Bass Guitar
Joel Warden - Drums
Viktor Mašát - Spoken Word
2. 1975
Written by James Higgins (APRA), Phyllis Brown & Barry
Goldberg (Colgems-E M I Music, Inc. & Irving Music, Inc.).
Contains a sample from “Lookin’ For A Lovin’” originally
recorded by Dorothy Moore and released on the LP
“Definitely Dorothy” on Malaco Records in 1978. Sample
courtesy of Malaco Records.
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Annandale).
James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Piano, Synth,
Tambourine, Programming of Horns & Strings
Blessie Pilapil - Backing Vocals
Euan Gray - Backing Vocals, Tenor Saxophone
Chris Palmer - Acoustic Guitars
Luman Child - Bass Guitar
Toby Bender - Congas
Todd Byrnes - Drums
5. Life In The Love Zone
James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhodes, Programming of Drums and Percussion
Blessie Pilapil - Backing Vocals
Eric Fortaleza - Bass Guitar
Rex Goh - Rhythm & Lead Guitars
Written and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden
Studios (Brisbane, Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums
Recorded & Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios
(Varsity Lakes).
3. That’s Not Right
James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Electric &
Acoustic Guitars, Rhodes, Organ, Tambourine
Katisse Buckingham - Flute & Alto Saxophone
Omar Hanlon - Bass Guitar
Todd Byrnes - Drums
Written and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden
Studios (Brisbane, Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums
Recorded & Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios
(Varsity Lakes).
James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhodes, Drawbar Organ, Clavinet, Programming of Trumpet
Amy Chase - Backing Vocals
Euan Gray - Backing Vocals, Tenor Saxophone
Chris Palmer - Rhythm & Lead Guitars
Omar Hanlon - Bass Guitar
Toby Bender - Congas
Todd Byrnes - Drums
James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhodes, Synth,
Programming of Strings, Percussion & Horns, Bongos,
Claps
Blessie Pilapil - Backing Vocals
Euan Gray - Tenor Saxophone
Chris Palmer - Electric Guitars
Omar Hanlon - Bass Guitar
Todd Byrnes - Drums
1975CREDITS
MORECREDITS
7. A Change Is Gonna Come
10. Voodoolicious
Written by Sam Cooke (ABKCO Records).
Arranged by James Higgins.
Originally released by Sam Cook on his 1964 record
“Ain’t That Good News” by RCA Victor.
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Burleigh Heads & Annandale).
Written and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Annandale).
James Fox Higgins - Lead Vocals, Rhodes, Guitar, Programming of Strings & Percussion
Chris Frazier - Bass Guitar
Joel Warden - Drums
James Fox Higgins - Backing Vocals, Wurlitzer, Organ
Blessie Pilapil - Backing Vocals
James Ryan - Flute, Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Rex Goh - Electric Guitars
Toby Bender - Congas
Chris Frazier - Bass Guitar
Joel Warden - Drums
8. Brother There’s Still Time
A Quick Brown Fox Music Release.
Written and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Annandale).
James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Piano, Programming of Strings & Perucssion
Amy Chase - Backing Vocals
Eric Fortaleza - Bass Guitar
9. Stand Up
Written and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).
Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Annandale).
James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Electric Guitars, Wurlitzer, Programming of Drums, Strings, Glockenspiel & Horns
James Ryan - Tenor Saxophone
Toby Bender - Congas
Blessie Pilapil - Backing Vocals
Amy Chase - Backing Vocals
Eric Fortaleza - Bass Guitar
Produced by James Fox Higgins.
Mastered by Rob McMullan Mastering.
Cover photography by Nina Claire Photography.
Cover design & layout by Leon Ernst.
Art direction by James Fox Higgins.
www.jamesfoxhiggins.com
Management contact:
Neil Richards - Square One Entertainment
neil@square1entertainment.com
Thank You
To all the musicians and creatives who got behind this
project because they believe in the music. To all the people
who hired me to sing at their function, wedding or venue,
in part funding this passion project. To my family, in
particular my wife Vira whose honesty and critical eye has
helped with all of the visual aspects of the making of James
Fox Higgins, and my son Ruben who fills me with wonder
and gives his unconditional love and support to me and my
music. To Neil Richards for believing and putting his time
and reputation on the line to advocate for me. To all of you
who listen and support my music. Thank you for coming
back in time with me.
James Fox Higgins
1975LYRICS
Back In Time
Ladies and journeymen, let us embark
On a journey back through the years
To a time of music, a time of soul.
A pre-digital world. A world of hope.
Please keep your hands inside the vehicle at all times
As we follow the fox back in time.
1975 (Wish I Was There)
Take me back to those glorious days
When music ruled the world from the Stones to Curtis Mayfield, he
sang, ‘Hard Times in this crazy crazy town’
And that deaf, dumb and blind kid hit the theatres all around.
Stevie Wonder helped us to be kind.
Brother Roy brought A Tear To A Smile.
The Bee Gees returned talking all of that Jive.
So Cut The Cake, Let’s Take It To The Stage, it’s 1975.
1975, wish I was there.
(One nine seven five, wish I was there)
If I had been alive, this world would be fair.
(Take me back in time to 1975)
1975 was the year of A Night At The Opera
Evil Woman, Sara Smile and Jackon Browne by Joe Cocker
The Best of Michael Jackson but his best was yet to come
And the Young Americans found out that tramps were Born To Run.
You Can’t Hide Love from Earth, Wind, & Fire,
Rufus and Chaka Khan they told us Have A Good Time,
and what good times these are.
We said goodbye to Humble Pie, Frampton Showed Me The Way.
Gabriel laid his flute down like A Lamb On Broadway, in 1975.
The beautiful, beautiful, Beautiful Boy Sean was born.
Tim Buckley, T-Bone Walker and Al Jackson we mourn, in 1975.
That’s Not Right
Don’t pick it up, drop that cup, now’s the time.
To think about your life, give your wife a man with a free mind.
You’re never where you should be,
because you give it all you’ve got.
Livin’ life like it don’t matter, won’t free you of the pain inside.
Aren’t you sick and tired of the chatter?
Stop drinking your life away, cos that’s not right.
Every sip you take, could be the last move that you make
(Why can’t you just) think of your family tonight.
Stop drinking your life away cos that’s not right.
Can’t pay the rent, money’s spent on having a good time.
But the kids starve at school, they’ve got no food,
You’re gambling with their lives.
Sun & Sea
(Hey, I am the bright side of the sun)
(Hey, you are the ocean, you’re the one)
On a journey from the East,
I scorch the land but need a hand to feel complete.
The river flows to where it goes.
I followed the stream to where it would lead, but I didn’t know.
Like everything I dreamed and more
I saw you crash against the shore,
Your salty air and surface bare,
I felt like I’d explode
(Hey) I need your love, you need my love
(I am the bright side of the sun)
(Hey) Let this love start, drink of my heart
(You are the ocean, you’re the one)
Now you’re with me, we are free
The fields of gold from days of olde are beckoning
And with our love we plant the seed,
My warmth, your flow, will make it grow to a mighty tree.
We
We
We
We
feed the world and keep it warm,
bring the seasons, bring the storms
flood and dry and heal the land
do it hand in hand.
We made the tall oak tree, you’re the jungle stream,
I’m the morning sun, smiling on everyone.
Life In The Love Zone
Good morning, open your eyes, what’s in store today?
I think I’ll go for a wander yonder, find a place to play.
Won’t you join me? Hop in the van, we’ll go to the park.
I’ll bring my guitar, you bring the food and we’ll stay there til dark.
I know a place where trees are tall and happy people roam,
We can join a game a while or just lay on our own.
The sun is shining as the river flows, kids are playing, watch them
grow, And there is nowhere I would rather be.
This is not a love song but it’s still a song of love,
For I’m in love with everything around, below, above.
Life with you is loveable, and so is life alone, but
I’m so glad that we can share this life in the love zone.
MORELYRICS
Good morning, open your eyes, what’s in store today?
I think I’ll go for a wander yonder, find another place to play.
Today you’re working, that’s okay, I’ll play on my own.
I have a date with the Earth and sun and the seeds that I have
sewn.
Goodnight it’s time to sleep, we had a lovely day.
Tomorrow will be as lovely in a different way.
Little girl, before I tuck you in to sleep alone,
Dream a dream of you and me in the love zone.
Brother, There’s Still Time
My daddy grew up with slaves,
An English babe in Africa raised.
They called them servants, paid them a wage.
My, how things have changed.
I feel the sting of yesterday’s hate.
Suspicion is quite hard to abate
When you’re programmed by the moving portrait.
But brother, we are all the same.
Put your hand in mine, brother there’s still time
For all the world to see we were born to be free.
After all the wrongs, oh, we must be strong and
Open our hearts to a brand new start
‘Cause brother, there’s still time.
Growing up I’ve tried to be
Open-hearted open-minded and free,
A friendly guy to all that I meet.
But some do not agree.
There’s haters and the ignorant too.
They keep alive their parents’ taboos.
They brand themselves with racist tattoos.
But if one man hates then all men lose.
Soul Train
Stand Up
People listen they are ridin’ it your way
Tonight they’re coming to town.
You won’t need to get a ticket from the station
Won’t cost a nickel to get down.
Bring your mama, bring your papa, bring you sister.
Tonight’s Curtis and the O’Jays.
And we’d like it if you bring all the children.
Climb aboard and ride the Soul Train.
You take your time standing up for life
Keep your head down, though you know it ain’t right
And you think that speaking up’s a game for fools.
Keep the engine burnin’ hot
‘Cause once we leave we’ll never stop.
Can you hear us calling your name.
Everybody’s ridin’ on the Soul Train,
Shake your body, stokin’ the flame.
Brother, sister, flowing down the main vein,
Soul’s the name of the game.
But sometimes you know what you’re seeing is wrong,
It’s a dog-eat-dog world and we won’t last long
If we bury our heads in the sand, so it’s time to
Stand up and be counted
Stand up and be strong
All the apathy in the world won’t change it,
If you want to see the change you’ve got to the be the change
And stand up.
It ain’t your fight, but your brother man
Sits down in the gutter, no one understands
That we live and breathe the same poluted air, that’s not fair.
Tune into the hippest trip on the TV
Don Cornelius on the waves.
Leave your homework, leave your headache,
Leave your business, and he’ll take you away.
So now they’re telling us who we’re supposed to love
To protect the sanctity of their lies
I can’t stand it, can you stand it? No! So
So come and take a ride with us.
You will find, in time, there’s no fuss.
Soul Train is the place where you want to be.
Everybody’s here for a good time, come ride with me.
Stand up and be counted
Stand up and be strong
Take a stand for all of the things you believe in,
If you want to see the change you’ve got to the be the change
And stand up.
Everybody’s ridin’, ridin’ on the train,
Everybody’s ridin’, ridin’ on the Soul Train.
A Change Is Gonna Come
This song was originally released by Sam Cooke. Lyrics online.
Voodoolicious
Ah, it’s voodoolicious (It’s voodoolicious)
Ah, it’s voodoolicious (It’s voodoolicious)