'TRUTH IN RHYTHM' - Hamish Stuart (Average White Band), Part 2 of 3

Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove.

From 1974-1978, AWB was among the best and bestselling funk-R&B bands, with classic tracks including the funky “TLC,” “Cut the Cake,” “School Boy Crush,” “Goin’ Home,” “I’m the One,” “The Message” and “Your Love Is a Miracle”; the soulful “If I Ever Lose This Heaven” and “Queen of My Soul”; and ballads like “Cloudy” and “A Love of Your Own.” With the original lineup disbanding in 1983, Stuart and Ferrone built up their resumes doing session work and live support for superstars like Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and many others. Recently Stuart, Duncan and Ferrone reunited to form a new group called the 360 Band, whose debut album has just been released.

In this three-part series, Stuart discusses AWB’s early years, rise to stardom, tragedy, classic songs and albums, life on the road, the band’s demise, life as an ace session player, and reuniting on a new project with former band members.

Recorded August 2017

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[jayskywalker]

SOUL SEARCHING 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[SoulOnTopJB]

Didn't know about those 4 tracks on Vol8, great interview.

[DivaNdreaDz]

I always loved this man's talents. The song, CROSS MY HEART recorded by Diana Ross is a big fave among his songs.

[twmoore]

This is the best history of AWB ever. Thank you, Hamish and Scott

[xxbulldog]

I liked the Gas staton jumpsuits....lol Hollywood Palladium when Marven Gaye sat

[ccfunk]

He sure does clear a lot of things up here. much thanks.

[reneangulotrujillo]

“She’s a dream” is a gorgeous tune, thank you Hamish!

[blueskiesblue]

Hamish is so humble. I've just discovered him on YouTubes ....
He has a stage presence that is greater than many of his 'peers'.
And, frankly, he's the best LOOKING one of them all. Now I'm searching every corner of the web to learn more about him, watch his vids, and enjoy him, tremendously.
He seems to be a 'prince' of a human being, set aside his great talent. xoxo WOW!

[ronaldjenkins]

Like you Scott. While over friends, who were older than me. Fell In love with " Queen of my Soul" Music!!!🎤🎤AWB IS LOVED IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY..KC & SUNSHINE BAND AND OF COURSE. TINA MARIE DIVA HAVE SEATS AT THE TABLE ☺🤘🏾🛸🤘🏾🛸🤘🏾

[billwhitton]

Hamish....wow, one of the great soul singers....I often play the song " I just can't give you up " from their classic white album....his singing is just astonishing...great interview a singer, and writer / bassist/ guitar....you sure set the bar high...

[MacetheO]

Thanks very much for this interview - great stuff and great understanding of AWB!

[EthelLindseyOfficial_FR]

Hey ! You did a great job to interview Hamish like that. I'm a Major Major Fan ! and i love him. Thank you ;)

[Spartanm]

Great work man, thanks for the insight. I was with Mike McDonald the night Hamish came and sang on stage, Manchester, England and after the gig Mike snuck away to record at Hamish's house, off the record of course due to Mike being on a label.

Mike did this an awful lot, for many friends and on many albums and songs uncredited. He was a lot bigger influence on Chris Cross's first album for example, beyond the single he is credited on Ride Like The Wind. Mike was brought in to steer Chris towards rounding his early song writing out to something more accessible and yes, commercial which is important at the beginning, to gain traction. Mike had been there himself, his early recordings for producer Rick Jarrard at 19 years old have since surfaced and Mike has more or less disowned them as a naive mish-mash including Drivin' Wheel and Midnight Rider. The guys who helped Mike were of course Don Fagen and Walter Becker, Mike played keys and backing vocals on their1971 tour which took in Europe and for a couple of years contributed parts in the studio. Peg, probably the best known, with that multi-layered backing vocal, 'borrowed' and extended from Marvin Gaye. Don and Mike huge fans of Marvin. Donny Hathaway and Ray Charles - for all Don's jazz licks in the Dan, he is really an R&B funk guy at heart, has said as much himself.

Best wishes from England, great work once again.

[ccfunk]

I just purchased your book on Amazon. it should be here Friday

[blueskiesblue]

I got one glimpse of Harnish on Paul's "I lost my little girl", and got fascinated by how COOL he is, how he has moves no one else does. Yep, I found him, finally. BIG CRUSH! ;) Really, SO GREAT. I could watch him 'forever'. <3

[goodblackman]

AWB should be in the rock n roll hall of fame

[Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

18 min pick up the pieces not long enough