Wells Fargo - Watch Out
Review by James Aczel
Wells Fargo's "Watch Out" album is a brilliant work of art that showcases the band's exceptional musical talent and creativity. The album is a fusion of different genres, including rock, funk, and jazz, and explores complex themes such as love, loss, and identity.
The album begins with the upbeat and groovy "Watch Out," which sets the tone for the rest of the tracks. The band's excellent use of guitar riffs, basslines, and drums creates a unique and memorable sound that is both catchy and sophisticated.
The album's standout track is "Love of My Life," a soulful ballad that showcases the band's versatility and emotional depth. The lyrics are heartfelt and poignant, and the use of harmonies and backing vocals adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the song.
Other notable tracks on the album include "Carolina," a funky and upbeat song that is sure to get listeners moving, and "Coming Home," a reflective and introspective track that explores the theme of homecoming.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: wells-fargo-watch-out.zip- MP3 size: 84.6 mb
- FLAC size: 1081.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Open the Door | 3:12 | |
| Love Is the In Thing | 02:49 | |
| Love of My Life | 3:10 | |
| Bump Bump Babe | 3:4 | |
| Carrying On | 2:30 | |
| The Crowd | 3:25 | |
| Bwanawe | 2:47 | |
| Open The Door | ||
| Love Is The In Thing | ||
| The Crowd | 03:25 | |
| Watch Out! | 3:25 | |
| Watch Out | 3:21 | |
| Too Long Away | 2:40 | |
| Love is the In Thing | 2:49 | |
| Shades of Wells Fargo | 2:23 | |
| Shades Of Wells Fargo | ||
| Love Of My Life | ||
| Coming Home | 2:32 |
Video
Wells Fargo - Bump bump babe
Wells Fargo - Coming Home
Wells Fargo - Love of my life
Wells Fargo - The crowd
Images
Catalog Numbers
- NA 5138
- AS 1027
- z64
Labels
- Now-Again Records
- City Special
- Afro Soul
Listen online
- online anhören
- escuchar en línea
- online luisteren
- kuunnella verkossa
- lytte på nettet
- lyssna på nätet
- ascolta in linea
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Club Edition
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- CD
- Compilation
- Remastered
- Yellow/Green Marbled
- 12"
- 180g
- yellow + green tie dye
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Laetrec |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Now-Again Records |
| Copyright (c) | Now-Again Records |
| Remastered At | Elysian Masters |
| Recorded At | Teal Studios, Salisbury, Rhodesia |
| Distributed By | Vinyl Me, Please |
| Pressed By | GZ Media |
| Exclusive Retailer | Vinyl Me, Please |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Crispen Matema |
| Art Direction | Errol F. Richardson |
| Artwork | Handsome Mabhiza |
| Bass | Never Mpofu |
| Compilation Producer | Eothen Alapatt |
| Liner Notes | Matthew Shechmeister |
| Transferred By | Matthew Shechmeister |
| Drums | Ebba Chitambo |
| Engineer | Hilton Mambo |
| Recorded By | Hilton Mambo |
| Lead Guitar | George Phiri |
| Remastered By | Dave Cooley |
| Other | Dave Cooley |
| Rhythm Guitar | Handsome Mabhiza |
| Lead Vocals | Ebba Chitambo (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B2, B5, B6), Jerry Tikili (tracks: A4, A5) |
| Liner Notes [Words By | Tyler Barstow |
| VMP Sleeve] | Tyler Barstow |
| Performer | Wells Fargo (tracks: A1 to A5, B3 to B6) |
| Vocals | Ebba Chitambo (tracks: A4, A5) |
| Written-By | Ebba Chitambo (tracks: A1 to B2, B5, B6), George Phiri (tracks: B1, B2), Never Mpofu (tracks: A5), Wells Fargo (tracks: B3, B4) |
Notes
- Vinyl Me Please June Album of the Month
- Hardcover book with CD
- Gatefold sleeve, includes 20 page liner notes. Vinyl Me Please exclusive.
- Includes a cocktail recipe and an art print.
- (P)(C) 2016 Now-Again Records
- Restoration and remastering [...] for Elysian Masters, Los Angeles, with transfers in Zimbabwe [...]
- "Coming Home," "Carring On" (sic) and "Too Long Away" by Wells Fargo, originally released in 1976 on two distinct Afro Soul singles, both with catalog number AS 1017. Recorded at Teal Studios, Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1976 by unknown engineer, possibly Hilton Mambo.
- "Shades of Wells Fargo" and "Bwanawe" by Wells Fargo, originally released in 1976 on the Afro Soul single AS 1018. Recorded at Teal Studios, Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1976 by unknown engineer, possibly Hilton Mambo.
- "Bump Bump Babe" and "The Crowd" by Wells Fargo, originally released in 1977 on the Afro Soul single AS 1026. Recorded at Teal Studios, Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1977 by unknown engineer, possibly Hilton Mambo.
- "Watch Out" and "Love of My Life" by Wells Fargo, originally released in 1977 on the Afro Soul single AS 1027. Recorded at Teal Studios, Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1977 by unknown engineer, possibly Hilton Mambo.
- "Love Is The In Thing" and "Open The Door" originally released in 1977 on the Afro Soul single AS 1051. Recorded at Teal Studios, Salisbury, Rhodesia in 1977 by unknown engineer, possibly Hilton Mambo.
- NA 5138-LP-ST
- differences between Vinyl Me Please and this "regular" version:
- not gatefold cover
- hype sticker says "1LP with download card for 72 page digital book and WAVs included"
- presumably on black vinyl instead of colored vinyl
- back cover has text writeup and barcode instead of another group photo
- Wells Fargo were part of a counterculture that has been almost totally forgotten, even in its country of origin. In the 1970s, during the last decade of Zimbabwe’s War of Independence, rock music exploded with a message of unity and hope. Wells Fargo was at the forefront of the “Heavy Music” movement serving as fuel for the fight. Originally released as a series of singles, this is the first time their music has been released since its initial, limited pressing.
- http://blog.vinylmeplease.com/wells-fargo-band-liner-notes/
- Wells Fargo were part of a counterculture that has been almost totally forgotten, even in its country of origin. In the 1970s, during the last decade of Zimbabwe’s War of Independence, rock music exploded with a message of unity and hope. Wells Fargo was at the forefront of the “Heavy Music” movement serving as fuel for the fight. Originally released as a series of singles, this is the first time their music has been released since its initial, limited pressing. More than four decades later we proudly present to you, in collaboration with Now-Again Records, Watch Out! for the first time in album form.
- VMP Edition Features:
- 180g, yellow + green tie dye vinyl
- Gatefold jacket
- 20-pg liner notes books
- 12” x 12” original art print by Sanghon Kim
- Original cocktail recipe courtesy of Zach Wilks, Wilks & Wilson
Barcodes
- Barcode: 659457513825
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): NA 5138 A1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 143523E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): NA 5138 B1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): 143523E2/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): NA 5138 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): NA 5138 B
- Barcode: 659457513856
Summary by James Aczel
Comments
2023-04-12
good ol' piece
2023-04-12
anyone have the lyrics for this song... can't find them.
2023-04-11
yah
2023-04-11
yeeeeee
2023-04-11
ruh roh
2023-04-11
will you be the ye to my haw
2023-04-10
Wells Fargo one of the best rock bands in Rhodesia now Zimbabwe
2023-04-10
Beat
2023-04-10
Grew up in Mzilikazi, Thozani Faltsborn 1962 these guys were our role models
2023-04-10
Hey this band used to tour in Botswana i remember in 1974 hey the good old days playing in our school shashe river school i remember the song (jet i can almost remember the honey maker) hey during those days when Zimbabwe was an African basket ĺuv u wells fargo wĺ always remember u
2023-04-09
Good music
2023-04-09
Really enjoyed the music. Am also looking for Manesi by Tafara Sounds
2023-04-09
This is the jam!!
2023-04-09
Yeeeah baby
This guys are a gem
This guys are a gem
2023-04-08
just heard of this band on one our wonderful great american college radio stations, KFJC at Foothill College, CA.
2023-04-08
Kick ass musicians.
2023-04-08
when music was still music
2023-04-07
Far from Country music......yuck.
2023-04-07
Heard about theses dudes while listening to Snap Judgement podcast. Lol, I never knew Zimbabwe got into rock during that era, at least not to this extent. Thanks for the post.
2023-04-07
Im sitting at my work desk in Calgary Canada and for some reason I started googling Wells Fargo wondering whatever happened to my childhood band. I grew up listening to these greats and I guess I am fortunate to have seen the play LIVE...dare I say many times. Anyone knows Macdonald Hall in Mzilikazi Bulawayo? We used to call it eDoza. my best memory is an open air concert outside Macdonald Hall. I was more of a groupie and was always enamored by all four band members, Eba on drums, Never on the bass guitar, George (afro) the lead guitarist and uncle Mabhiza (RIP) from P square. On that day they hosted Jimi Hendrix type guitarist by the name of Sookie. Their music was more a fusion of Rock/Funk and mbaqanga. A best original of theirs was Shosholoza..but I can find it.
2023-04-07
can we get some eye of liberty music
2023-04-06
Does anybody know where I can find more music by this band?! I just literally discovered them on the NPR Radio Show Snap Judgement. The show name and # is "Shake, Rattle and Roll - Snap # 717".
2023-04-05
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