Artist: Olympic Runners
Title: Put The Music Where Your Mouth Is
File: Funk/Soul
Formed in 1974, British funk act Olympic Runners was formed by legendary producer Mike Vernon (Fleetwood Mac, Focus, Dr Feelgood), initially to back American bluesman Jimmy Dawkins for a session scheduled at Olympic Studios in London, inspiring the group’s name.
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A line-up of seasoned session musicians included vocalist George Chandler, drummer Glen LeFleur, Chicagoan guitarist Joe Jammer, bassist DeLisle Harper and vocalist Pete Wingfield (who in 1975 was to enjoy a solo hit single in “Eighteen with a Bullet“).
A hit on the US R&B Chart, reaching No. 72, 1974’s debut release ‘Put The Music Where Your Mouth Is’ was well received on dance floors the world over and quickly followed up the same year with ‘Out In Front’.
Through the ensuring decade, Olympic Runners evolved from funk to propagating a broader-based sound suited to the period’s burgeoning disco scene.
Despite its successes, this highly-talented group disbanded during 1979 with most of its players returning to previous careers as highly prolific and successful session musicians.
TRACKS
- Grab It
- Put The Music Where Your Mouth Is
- Sproutin’ Out
- Mac B. Coolie
- Ev’ry one A Winner
- Do It Over
- Let Your Fingers Do The Talkin’
- Just Once Is Enough
- Taco Toes
- Be My Main Squeeze