Hidden Masters | The Jess Roden Anthology CD 3 – Get Ta Steppin’

1. Raise Your Hand / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded July 2nd 1975 (produced by Steve Smith and from the original sessions for the first never-released JRB album)

2. Rat Race / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded July 1st 1975 (produced by Steve Smith and from the original sessions for the first never-released JRB album)

3. In A Circle / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased Version, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded August 9th 1975 (later recorded by Producer Geoff Haslam, this is the original version with Steve Winwood on Hammond Organ and produced by Steve Smith – taken from the original sessions for the first never-released JRB album)

4. Celebrate / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded July 1st 1975 (produced by Steve Smith and from the original sessions for the first never-released JRB album)

5. Send It To You / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased Mix, Source tape ¼” Master, recorded January 16th 1975 (later recorded by Geoff Haslam, this is the original version produced by Steve Smith)

6. Every Time A Man Gets Lonely / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased , sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded December 20th 1975 (produced by Geoff Haslam and originally recorded for the Keep You Hat On album)

7. Can’t Get By Without You / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the Acetate transfer to ¼”, recorded July 2nd 1975 (produced by Steve Smith and from the original sessions for the first never-released JRB album)

8. If You Don’t Get What You Want / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded August 9th 1975 (with Steve Winwood on Hammond Organ, produced by Steve Smith and from the original sessions for the first never-released JRB album)

9. Work Out / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded July 1st 1975 (produced by Steve Smith and from the original sessions for the first never-released JRB album)

10. What Took Me So Long? / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded April 17th 1975 (produced by Chris Blackwell, recorded at Basing St)

11. Yes Indeed / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the Acetate transfer to ¼”, recorded October 2nd 1975 (with strings arranged by Harry Robinson – who’d similarly arranged the strings for Jess’ version of On Broadway and produced by Steve Smith)

12. Me And Crystal Eye / The Jess Roden Band – Sourced from the ¼” Cutting Master, recorded October 17th 1976

13. Honey Don’t Worry / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased Version, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded April 11th 1975 (later recorded by Producer Geoff Haslam, this is one of the earliest takes produced by Steve Smith)

14. Stonechaser / The Jess Roden Band – Sourced from the ¼” Cutting Master, recorded October 17th 1976

15. Black Jack / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded December 20th 1975 (produced by Geoff Haslam and recorded originally for the Keep Your Hat On album)

16. Blowin’ (Gospel Version) / Jess Roden & Billy Livesey – Previously Unreleased take, sourced from the 2” Multitrack, recorded January 21st 1977 (recorded during the mixing sessions for Blowin’ – the final, Live, JRB album)

(All track selections subject to change and final clearances. Recording dates listed have been sourced from tape box information – obviously, some relate to initial sessions while some are final-mix dates. Since some of the original multitracks haven't survived, this is the closest possible dating available).

Hidden Masters | The Jess Roden Anthology – CD 2 – Basing St To Beyond

Song 3 / Jess Roden – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded April 13th 1972 (originally recorded as part of the 'Rabbit sessions' for the proposed 1st solo album)

The Farm / Jess Roden – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded March 28th 1972 (originally recorded as part of the 'Rabbit sessions' for the proposed 1st solo album)

I Won’t Be Alone Anymore / The Butts Band – sourced from the ¼” Safety Master, recorded, May 1973

Strength & Guidance / Jess Roden - Previously Unreleased Demo (later titled Sweet Danger), sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded March 23rd 1973 (originally demo'd at Basing St and later recorded by The Butts Band)

New Ways / The Butts Band – sourced from the ¼” Safety Master, recorded, May 1973

Sweet Danger / The Butts Band – sourced from the ¼” Safety Master, recorded, May 1973

What The Hell / Jess Roden – sourced from the ¼” Master / Sterling Sound Cutting Copy, recorded May 25th 1972

I’m Ready / Paul Kossof – sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded August 27th 1973

Toe The Line / Jess Roden – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded January 18th 1974 (originally recorded during the same Olympic sessions that included On Broadway)

For Granted (I’m On Your Side) / Jess Roden – Previously Unreleased Mix, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded January 18th 1974

Trouble In The Mind / Jess Roden – Previously Unreleased Mix, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded March 26th 1974

You’ve Got What I Need / Jess Roden – Previously Unreleased, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded January 17th 1974 (recorded during the same Olympic sessions that included On Broadway)

On Broadway / Jess Roden – Sourced from the ¼” Master / Sterling Sound Cutting Copy, recorded between November 11th 1973 / January & May 30th 1974

Reason To Change / Jess Roden – Sourced from the ¼” Master / Sterling Sound Cutting Copy, recorded March 26th 1974

Sad Story / Jess Roden – Sourced from the ¼” Master / Sterling Sound Cutting Copy and recorded March 26th & May 1974

Feelin’ Easy / Jess Roden – Previously Unreleased Mix, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded March 26th 1974

Under Suspicion / The Jess Roden Band – Previously Unreleased Mix, sourced from the ¼” Master, recorded February 3rd 1975 (planned as the US single mix)


(All track selections subject to change and final clearances. Recording dates listed have been sourced from tape box information – obviously, some relate to initial sessions while some are final-mix dates. Since some of the original multitracks haven't survived, this is the closest possible dating available). Further Anthology track listings to be announced shortly.