"Recorded somewhere in Wales, a long time ago". (Proably near 1973/1974)
"The Droop began in the late sixties with Big Ron and various other players being dragged out of the pub in High Wycombe area and forced to play. In 1971 the situation became serious and they became one of the hardest gigging bands in the country and unable to spend much time in the pub. An album was released which reflected the live stage act and enjoyed some commercial success, but circa 1973 times changed and new men arrived in the band. At an audition in the Nags Head, High Wycombe, one man turned up with a red Gibson guitar, a flat hat and a northern accent. He plugged his axe in and immediately made a great impression. The job was proffered without haste and the deal struck over a round or three of beers. Mark Knopfler was now in the band! Around this time the Droop were in the middle of recording some tracks in the middle of nowhere, that being the only place that would tolerate them. the very same tracks were done with Mark and a new bass player—Steve Norchi, with production help from Dave Edmunds. Some of these tracks are featured on this album. Brewers Droop began as a good rocking Cajun band and progressed to what you hear on this disc. They are today set to rise again from the pub, sorry the shadows—so watch out, but meanwhile listen and enjoy this record and hear the fledgling Mark Knopfler cultivate the sound that was to make Dire Straits a worldwide success story."
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
RL0077
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds -
The Booze Brothers (LP, Album)
Red Lightnin'
RL0077
UK
1989
BT 33011
Mark Knopfler & Dave Edmunds, Brewers Droop
Mark Knopfler & Dave Edmunds, Brewers Droop -
The Booze Brothers (CD, Album, Unofficial)
Brilliant
BT 33011
UK
1999
SJPCD400
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds -
The Booze Brothers (CD, RE)
Angel Air
SJPCD400
UK & Europe
2012
2610392
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler, Dave Edmunds -
The Booze Brothers (CD, Album)
Zillion Records
2610392
Netherlands
1992
MWT4341.1012-2
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler And Dave Edmunds
Brewers Droop Featuring Mark Knopfler And Dave Edmunds -
The Booze Brothers (CD, Album, RE)
Cannon Records
MWT4341.1012-2
Czech Republic
1999
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Where Are You Tonight
Bass – Steve NorchiDrums – Bobby O'Walker*Guitar – Mark KnopflerPiano – Steve DarringtonVocals – Alimony SlimWritten-By – Mackay*, Darrington*
A2
Roller Coaster
Bass, Backing Vocals – Derrick TimmsDrums – Bobby O'Walker*Organ, Mellotron, Backing Vocals – Steve DarringtonVocals, Backing Vocals – Big Ron*Vocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals – Alimony SlimWritten-By – Mackay*, Watts*, Darrington*
A3
You Make Me Feel So Good
Accordion – Steve DarringtonBass – Derrick TimmsDrums – Pic' Withers*Performer [Pans] – Russell And The BoysSteel Guitar [Pedal] – Gerry HoganVocals, Guitar – Alimony SlimWritten-By – Mackay*, Watts*, Darrington*
A4
My Old Lady
Bass – Steve NorchiGuitar – Mark KnopflerGuitar [Second] – Alimony SlimOrgan – Steve DarringtonVocals – Big Ron*Written-By – N. Gravenites*
A5
Louise
B1
Rock Steady Woman
Backing Vocals – Big Ron*Bass – Steve NorchiDrums – Bobby O'Walker*Guitar – Mark KnopflerOrgan, Backing Vocals – Steve DarringtonVocals, Guitar [Second], Backing Vocals – Alimony SlimWritten-By – Mackay*, Watts*, Darrington*
B2
Sugar Baby
B3
What's The Time
Bass – Steve NorchiDrums, Spoons – Pic' Withers*Guitar – Alimony SlimPiano, Clarinet – Steve DarringtonVocals – Big Ron*Written-By – Watts*, Darrington*
B4
Midnight Special
Backing Vocals – Big Ron*Bass – Derrick TimmsDrums – Bobby O'Walker*Horns – Unknown ArtistPiano, Organ, Backing Vocals – Steve DarringtonVocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals – Alimony SlimWritten-By – Al Smith
B5
Dreaming
Bass – Derrick TimmsDrums – Bobby O'Walker*Piano – Steve DarringtonSteel Guitar [Pedal], Harp, Banjo, Double Bass, Performer [Secret Sound], Backing Vocals – Dave EdmundsVocals, Guitar – Alimony SlimWritten-By – Mackay*