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Studio Album, released in 1972, United Kingdom.

Debuut album van deze heavyprog band uit Engeland.

BABE RUTH was a band that formed in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, in 1971. Guitarist Alan Shacklock founded this progressive rock band. They had a rhythmic, bluesy, guitar orientated sound capped off by the blistering vocals of Jenny Hahn. Rounded out by Chris Holmes (keyboards and organ), Dave Punshon (piano), Dave Hewitt, (bass) and Dick Powell, (drums) this British band always put on a great live show.

Jennie Hahn"s raw powerful vocals, and Alan Shacklock"s magnificent guitar work made for a true signature sound. With very varied eclectic tastes they covererd song like FRANK ZAPPA"s "King Kong", and Curtis Mayfield"s "We People Darker Than Blue". 

Their 1972 album "First Base", with its cover art by famed YES artist, Roger Dean, remains one of my most favorite albums to this day. I suggest you give this album a listen, because it is simply one of the best rock albums of all time.


Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Wells Fargo (6:17)
2. The Runaways (7:27)
3. King Kong (6:44)
4. Black Dog (8:03)
5. The Mexican (5:49)
6. Joker (7:43)

Total Time: 42:03


Line-up / Musicians

- Janita Haan / lead vocals
- Dave Hewitt / bass
- Dick Powell / drums
- Dave Punshon / piano
- Alan Shacklock / guitar, vocals, organ, percussion.