The band was initially started as a side-project by Yuya Uchida when he returned to Japan after visiting his friend John Lennon in England in the mid 60s, where he was introduced to various upcoming artists such as Cream, and Jimi Hendrix.Yuya wanted to introduce their work to a Japanese audience, and formed the "Flowers" as a cover band with various group sounds musicians, and two vocalists; male singer Chiba Hiroshi, and female singer Remi Aso.
They released an album titled Challenge! in 1968, featuring covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Jefferson Airplane, and Big Brother and the Holding Company, in addition to an original song.
The art-work caused a stir in the Japanese media as it depicted each member posing naked.
In 1969, after the release of the album; Remi Aso, and guitarist Katsuhiko Kobayashi relocated to the United States.
Later that year, Yuya recruited Hideki Ishima, Joe Yamanaka, Jun Kobayashi, and previous Flowers member George Wada, and formed the Flower Travellin' Band as a way to produce and explore a new music direction outside his own career (wikipedia).
Greasy Heart:
Track List:
01.Combination Of Two...
02.Intruder
03.Summertime
04.I'm So Glad
05.Greasy Heart
06.Hey Joe
07.White Room
08.Hidariashi No Otoko
09.Piece Of My Heart
10.Stone Free
Yuya Uchida & The Flowers:
*Remi Aso – vocals
*Ken Hashimoto – bass
*Katsuhiko Kobayashi – steel guitar
*Yuya Uchida – percussion, vocals
*Joji "George" Wada – drums
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[ Thank you BOBO59 for sending this post ]
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hm sorry but where is the dl link ? :D
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