Release Date: 1976
Rating:*****
Styles: Alternative Pop - Rock
Repertorie Records RR-4147-WP - 1991
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Punk rock made the Streetwalkers seem like old farts, but Red Card proved (upcoming metaphor overuse intended) that they still had an ace up their sleeve. From the groove-heavy "Roll up, Roll Up" to the ferocious "Run for Cover," this is the first and last great gasp from this band. In fact, had it come a few years earlier, it could have been included along with some of the better work by Chapman and Whitney's previous band, Family. The highlight, perhaps the best reason to search out this record, is a cover of Otis Blackwell's "Daddy Rollin' Stone," which Roger Chapman absolutely sings the living sh*t out of. It's an exhilarating moment and proof positive that he has one of the great voices in rock & roll.

Tracks:
01. Run For Cover [0:05:48.13]
02. Ma An' Me Horse An' Me Rum [0:04:04.10]
03. Crazy Charade [0:05:29.47]
04. Daddy Rolling Stone [0:03:14.73]
05. Roll Up, Roll Up [0:03:31.57]
06. Between Us [0:03:50.15]
07. Shotgun Massiah [0:04:50.03]
08. Decadence Code [0:06:41.65]
bonus
09. Hole In Your Pocket [0:03:40.17]

Band:
Otis Blackwell Performer
Roger Chapman Harmonica, Percussion, Vocals
Wilfred Gibson Arranger, String Arrangements
Ray Hendriksen Engineer
Bernd Matheja Liner Notes
Nicko McBrain Percussion, Drums
Nicko Percussion, Drums
Jon Plotel Bass, Vocals (bckgr)
Streetwalkers Producer
Bob Tench Guitar, Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Vocals
Uncle Al's Pals Choir Choir, Chorus
Charlie Whitney Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Slide Guitar
John "Charlie" Whitney Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Slide Guitar