Prestige · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Stinger Meets The Golden Thrush
| Recorded | Jan 4, 1966 |
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| Label | Prestige |
| Catalog | PR 7464 |
| Released | 1966 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1809499 |
The record
Byrdie Green's vocal turn sets this one apart from Hammond's usual instrumental fare, Person and McFadden keeping things low and churchy behind her Golden Thrush delivery. A 1966 Prestige date built around the singer as much as the organ.
Session personnel
- Otis Sutton — alto saxophone
- Leo Stevens — drums
- Eddie McFadden — guitar
- Johnny Hammond — organ
- Houston Person — tenor saxophone
- Byrdie Green — vocals
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1966 | Prestige · PR 7464 — Vinyl, LP, Album, White Label, Mono earliest on file · RVG stamp |
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| 1966 | Prestige — MONO |
| 1966 | Prestige · PRST 7464 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| — | Prestige · PR 7464 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Green |
Follow the players
Leo Stevens also plays on
Eddie McFadden also plays on
Johnny Hammond also plays on