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==History== ==History==
In 1971 after graduating from ], ] forms "Shacklock" with David Hewitt on bass, Dave Punshon on piano, Dick Powell on drums, and Jenny Haan as vocalist.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2020-01-16 |title=Babe Ruth Band Official Webiste - Welcome |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116172259/http://www.baberuthband.net:80/history.html |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref> Roger Dean later introduced Shacklock to Nick Mobbs, vice president of A&R to the ] Harvest label, who got them a show at ] before signing the band on to the ] Harvest label.<ref name=":0" />
A predecessor of the group, called '''Shacklock''' after guitarist ], was formed in 1970.<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=]|editor=]|publisher=]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|pages=41/2}}</ref> Members included Janita Haan and Dave Hewitt, with Dave Punshon and Dick Powell later joining.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The first release was their single "Wells Fargo"; their first album, '']'',<ref name="LarkinHR"/> went gold in Canada. In 1973, Ed Spevock replaced Powell and Chris Holmes replaced Punshon on the second album.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> In 1975, Steve Gurl, keyboardist from ]'s ] replaced Holmes for the third album.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The same year, Shacklock left the band to become a record producer and ] (Wild Turkey) joined the team for the fourth album. After this, Haan and Hewitt left.<ref name="LarkinHR"/>


In 1972 Shacklock was renamed to Babe Ruth after the baseball player, ].<ref name=":0" /> In 1972 ] signed Babe Ruth for the ], and their first album, First Base was released.<ref name=":0" />
Though no original member remained, the group incorporated Ellie Hope and Ray Knott for the fifth album in 1976.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Shortly before Babe Ruth disbanded, they were joined by the young 17-year-old ] born Simon Lambeth who made a few appearances on their last tour. Marsden moved on to join ] (after the short lived ] broke up) and Lambeth left the band.<!-- Has been reported that Haan signed with Motown and recorded a Memorex tape advertisement in the late 1970s. http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=8822 -->


In 1973 Ed Spevock joined Babe Ruth, replacing Powell on drums.<ref name=":0" /> Babe Ruth appeared twice on ]'s ] in 1973 on January 2nd and August 2nd.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Bob Harris Session (2nd January 1973) |date=2010-08-13 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5ObCxg2YgoO47FlbAVbc2a |access-date=2023-11-10 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=John Peel Session (2nd August 1973) |date=2010-08-13 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/09sp4ubEan5hBih1Lsgrbh |access-date=2023-11-10 |language=en}}</ref> ], Haan, Punshon, Hewitt and Spevock survived a near fatal car crash on the ] coming home from a 1973 performance at ].<ref name=":0" /> Chris Holmes then joined Babe Ruth on keyboards.<ref name=":0" /> Amar Caballero Babe Ruth's second album was released in 1973.<ref name=":0" /> During a 1973 performance Shacklock electrocuted himself.<ref name=":0" />
Their 1975 single "Elusive" became a popular song on the ] scene. In the US, "Elusive" also was a hit in the discos, peaking at #12 on the ] chart.<ref>{{cite book |title=Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |authorlink=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=26}}</ref>


In 1974 Babe Ruth's first album, ] was certified gold in ].<ref name=":0" /> Steve Gurl joins Babe Ruth, replacing Chris Holmes on keyboards.<ref name=":0" /> Babe Ruth appeared again on ]'s ], this time getting banned from BBC by ].<ref name=":0" /> Babe Ruth was unbanned from BBC in 1975.<ref name=":0" />
A disco cover of Babe Ruth's "]" appeared in the late 1970s, performed by the Bombers. This version inspired an electro/freestyle cover produced by ] in 1984, for which he managed to recruit Haan on vocals. The cover subsequently becoming noted for its popularity as an underground dance hit.


The next two albums, Babe Ruth, and Stealin' Home were released in 1975. In 1975 Babe Ruth received the ] for outstanding sales of their first album, First Base.<ref name=":0" /> Babe Ruth's concert in Jardin des Étoiles, Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 9, 1975 was filmed for television.<ref name=":1">{{Citation |title=Babe Ruth in Concert |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29923378/ |type=Music |access-date=2023-11-10 |publisher=Kébec Films}}</ref>
Between late 2005 and early 2006, Haan (now Janita Haan Morris), Hewitt, Shacklock, and Punshon reunited to record new material together in ],<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060114171826/http://www.bobbyshred.com/baberuth.html |date=14 January 2006 }}</ref> with Spevock recording his drums in ]. The album, titled '']'', was completed September 2006, and after being made available in digital form via the band's official web site, was released on Revolver Records in 2009.

With none of the original members left, Babe Ruth released their 5th album, Kid's Stuff in 1976.

In 2002 Punshon, Haan, Shacklock, Spevock, and Hewitt start working on the 6th album, Que Pasa.

Que Pasa was completed in September 2006, and after being made available in digital form via the band's official website, was released on Revolver Records in 2009.


The band embarked on a successful reunion tour of Canada in July 2010, playing three concerts at ], ] ], and ''Festival International du Blues de Tremblant''. The band embarked on a successful reunion tour of Canada in July 2010, playing three concerts at ], ] ], and ''Festival International du Blues de Tremblant''.


On 28 June 2014, Babe Ruth played their only show of 2014 at ]'s ]; over 7,000 attended. On 28 June 2014, Babe Ruth played their only show of 2014 at ]'s ] where over 7,000 attended.


==Members== ==Members==
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* Ed Spevock <small>(born Edmund Anthony Spevock, 14 December 1946, ])</small> – drums <small>(1973–present)</small> * Ed Spevock <small>(born Edmund Anthony Spevock, 14 December 1946, ])</small> – drums <small>(1973–present)</small>
* Jenny Haan <small>(born Janita Haan, 9 May 1953, ], ], now Janita Haan Morris)</small> – lead vocals <small>(1970–1975, 2005–present)</small> * Jenny Haan <small>(born Janita Haan, 9 May 1953, ], ], now Janita Haan Morris)</small> – lead vocals <small>(1970–1975, 2005–present)</small>
* Dave Hewitt <small>(born David John Hewitt, 4 May 1950, ], ])</small> – bass, backing vocals <small>(1970–1975, 2005–present)</small> * David Hewitt <small>(born David John Hewitt, 4 May 1950, ], ])</small> – bass, backing vocals <small>(1970–1975, 2005–present)</small>
* Alan Shacklock <small>(born Alan Albert Shacklock, 20 June 1950, ])</small> – guitars, backing vocals, organ, percussion, string arrangements <small>(1970–1975, 2005–present)</small> * Alan Shacklock <small>(born Alan Albert Shacklock, 20 June 1950, ])</small> – guitars, backing vocals, organ, percussion, string arrangements <small>(1970–1975, 2005–present)</small>
* Dave Punshon – keyboards, piano <small>(1971–1973, 2005–present)</small> * Dave Punshon – keyboards, piano <small>(1971–1973, 2005–present)</small>
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===Albums=== ===Albums===
* '']'' (1972), Harvest - U.S. No.&nbsp;178<ref name=amg>, ]</ref> CAN No. 87<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5087b.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Albums - July 27, 1974}}</ref> * '']'' (1972), Harvest - U.S. No.&nbsp;178<ref name=amg>, ]</ref> CAN No. 87<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5087b.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Albums - July 27, 1974}}</ref>
* ''Amar Caballero'' (1973), Harvest * ''Amar Caballero'' (1974), Harvest
* ''Babe Ruth'' (1975), Harvest (LP), (1993) One Way (CD) - U.S. No.&nbsp;75;<ref name=amg/> CAN No. 85<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.3936b.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Albums - April 5, 1975}}</ref> * ''Babe Ruth'' (1975), Harvest (LP), (1993) One Way (CD) - U.S. No.&nbsp;75;<ref name=amg/> CAN No. 85<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.3936b.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Albums - April 5, 1975}}</ref>
* ''Stealin' Home'' (1975) - U.S. No.&nbsp;169<ref name=amg/> * ''Stealin' Home'' (1975) - U.S. No.&nbsp;169<ref name=amg/>
* ''Kid's Stuff'' (1976) - CAN No. 53<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.4160b.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Albums - July 17, 1976}}</ref> * ''Kid's Stuff'' (1976) - CAN No. 53<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.4160b.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Albums - July 17, 1976}}</ref>
* ''Qué Pasa'' (2009) * ''Qué Pasa'' (2009)
* ''Qué Pasa'' (2021) (Renaissance Records Reissue) (Vinyl)


===Singles=== ===Singles===
* "Wells Fargo" / "Theme from '']''" (1972), Harvest * "Wells Fargo" / "Theme from '']''" (1972), Harvest
* "The Mexican / "Wells Fargo (1973), Odeon
* "Ain't That Livin'" / "We Are Holding On" (1973), Harvest * "Ain't That Livin'" / "We Are Holding On" (1973), Harvest
* "Ain't That Livin'" / "Wells Fargo" (1973), Harvest
* "If Heaven's on Beauty's Side" / "Doctor Love" (1974), Harvest * "If Heaven's on Beauty's Side" / "Doctor Love" (1974), Harvest
* "Wells Fargo" / "]" (1974) (unofficial release, released in Brazil)
* "Private Number" / "Somebody's Nobody" (1975), Harvest * "Private Number" / "Somebody's Nobody" (1975), Harvest
* "Elusive" / "Say No More" (Spevock / Gurl) (1976), Capitol * "Elusive" / "Say No More" (Spevock / Gurl) (1975), Capitol
* "The Duchess of New Orleans" / "The Jack O'Lantern" / "Turquoise" (1976), Harvest * "The Duchess of New Orleans" / "The Jack O'Lantern" / "Turquoise" (1975), Harvest
* "SInce You Went Away" / "Standing In The Rain" (1976), Discoteca
* "The Mexican (Deekline & Tim Healey Mix)" / "The Mexican (JFB & Ed Solo Mix)" (2010), Hot Cakes
* Bob Harris Session (2nd Jan 1973) (2010), Parlophone
* John Peel Session (2nd August 1973) (2010), Parlophone
* Bob Harris Session (18th February 1974) (2010), Parlophone
* The Mexican (Remixes), Central Station


===Compilation albums=== ===Compilations===
* ''Greatest Hits'' (1977) * The Best Of Babe Ruth (1977)
* Greatest Hits (1981)
* ''Grand Slam: The Best of Babe Ruth'' (1994) * ''Grand Slam: The Best of Babe Ruth'' (1994)
* ''First Base / Amar Caballero'' (1998), BGO (two albums remastered with a comprehensive article about the band and photos) * ''] / Amar Caballero'' (1998), BGO (two albums remastered with a comprehensive article about the band and photos)
* ''Babe Ruth / Stealin' Home'' (2000), BGO (two albums remastered with a comprehensive article about the band and photos) * ''Babe Ruth / Stealin' Home'' (2000), BGO (two albums remastered with a comprehensive article about the band and photos)
* Kid's Stuff + Stealin' Home (2020)
* Darker Than Blue (The Harvest Years 1972 - 1975) (2022)


===Video=== ===Videos===
* ''Babe Ruth in Concert'' (DVD of 1975 Montreal concert) * ''Babe Ruth in Concert'' (TV broadcast of Babe Ruth's performance in Jardin des Étoiles, ], ], ] on April 9, 1975)<ref name=":1" />

===Bootleg===
* A CD of a live recording from the BBC 1975 program called ''The Archive Session'' introduced by ]. Track listing:
#"Intro"
#"Joker"
#"Black Dog"
#"King Kong"
#"Amar Cabellero Pt. 2"
#"Isn't That So"
#"Gimme Some Leg"
#"Baby Pride"
#"Outro"


==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}
*
* ''The Tapestry of Delights'' - ''The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976'', Vernon Joynson, {{ISBN|1-899855-04-1}}


==External links== ==External links==

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English rock band

Babe Ruth
OriginHatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Genres
Years active1970–1976, 2005–present
LabelsHarvest Records
MembersJenny Haan
Dave Hewitt
Alan Shacklock
Dave Punshon
Past membersJeff Allen
Dick Powell
Ed Spevock
Chris Holmes
Steve Gurl
Bernie Marsden
Ellie Hope
Ray Knott
Simon Lambeth

Babe Ruth are an English rock band from Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. They were initially active in the 1970s and reformed in 2005.

History

In 1971 after graduating from Royal Academy of Music, Alan Shacklock forms "Shacklock" with David Hewitt on bass, Dave Punshon on piano, Dick Powell on drums, and Jenny Haan as vocalist. Roger Dean later introduced Shacklock to Nick Mobbs, vice president of A&R to the EMI Harvest label, who got them a show at Marquee Club before signing the band on to the EMI Harvest label.

In 1972 Shacklock was renamed to Babe Ruth after the baseball player, Babe Ruth. In 1972 Rupert Perry signed Babe Ruth for the United States, and their first album, First Base was released.

In 1973 Ed Spevock joined Babe Ruth, replacing Powell on drums. Babe Ruth appeared twice on BBC Two's The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1973 on January 2nd and August 2nd. Shacklock, Haan, Punshon, Hewitt and Spevock survived a near fatal car crash on the M1 motorway coming home from a 1973 performance at Liverpool University. Chris Holmes then joined Babe Ruth on keyboards. Amar Caballero Babe Ruth's second album was released in 1973. During a 1973 performance Shacklock electrocuted himself.

In 1974 Babe Ruth's first album, FIrst Base was certified gold in Canada. Steve Gurl joins Babe Ruth, replacing Chris Holmes on keyboards. Babe Ruth appeared again on BBC Two's The Old Grey Whistle Test, this time getting banned from BBC by Bernie Andrews. Babe Ruth was unbanned from BBC in 1975.

The next two albums, Babe Ruth, and Stealin' Home were released in 1975. In 1975 Babe Ruth received the Gold Leaf Award for outstanding sales of their first album, First Base. Babe Ruth's concert in Jardin des Étoiles, Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 9, 1975 was filmed for television.

With none of the original members left, Babe Ruth released their 5th album, Kid's Stuff in 1976.

In 2002 Punshon, Haan, Shacklock, Spevock, and Hewitt start working on the 6th album, Que Pasa.

Que Pasa was completed in September 2006, and after being made available in digital form via the band's official website, was released on Revolver Records in 2009.

The band embarked on a successful reunion tour of Canada in July 2010, playing three concerts at Ottawa Bluesfest, Metropolis Montreal, and Festival International du Blues de Tremblant.

On 28 June 2014, Babe Ruth played their only show of 2014 at Milwaukee's Summerfest where over 7,000 attended.

Members

Current members
  • Ed Spevock (born Edmund Anthony Spevock, 14 December 1946, London) – drums (1973–present)
  • Jenny Haan (born Janita Haan, 9 May 1953, Edgware, Middlesex, now Janita Haan Morris) – lead vocals (1970–1975, 2005–present)
  • David Hewitt (born David John Hewitt, 4 May 1950, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire) – bass, backing vocals (1970–1975, 2005–present)
  • Alan Shacklock (born Alan Albert Shacklock, 20 June 1950, London) – guitars, backing vocals, organ, percussion, string arrangements (1970–1975, 2005–present)
  • Dave Punshon – keyboards, piano (1971–1973, 2005–present)
Past members
  • Jeff Allen (born Jeffrey Allen, 23 April 1946, Matlock, Derbyshire) – drums (1970–1971)
  • Dick Powell – drums, percussion (1971–1973)
  • Chris Holmes (born Christopher Noel Holmes, 12 September 1945, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire) – keyboards (1973–1975)
  • Steve Gurl – keyboards (1975–1976)
  • Bernie Marsden (born Bernard John Marsden, 7 May 1951, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire) – guitars (1975–1976)
  • Ellie Hope – lead vocals (1975–1976)
  • Ray Knott – bass (1975–1976)
  • Simon Lambeth – guitars, backing vocals (1976)

Discography

Albums

  • First Base (1972), Harvest - U.S. No. 178 CAN No. 87
  • Amar Caballero (1974), Harvest
  • Babe Ruth (1975), Harvest (LP), (1993) One Way (CD) - U.S. No. 75; CAN No. 85
  • Stealin' Home (1975) - U.S. No. 169
  • Kid's Stuff (1976) - CAN No. 53
  • Qué Pasa (2009)

Singles

  • "Wells Fargo" / "Theme from A Few Dollars More" (1972), Harvest
  • "The Mexican / "Wells Fargo (1973), Odeon
  • "Ain't That Livin'" / "We Are Holding On" (1973), Harvest
  • "Ain't That Livin'" / "Wells Fargo" (1973), Harvest
  • "If Heaven's on Beauty's Side" / "Doctor Love" (1974), Harvest
  • "Private Number" / "Somebody's Nobody" (1975), Harvest
  • "Elusive" / "Say No More" (Spevock / Gurl) (1975), Capitol
  • "The Duchess of New Orleans" / "The Jack O'Lantern" / "Turquoise" (1975), Harvest
  • "SInce You Went Away" / "Standing In The Rain" (1976), Discoteca
  • "The Mexican (Deekline & Tim Healey Mix)" / "The Mexican (JFB & Ed Solo Mix)" (2010), Hot Cakes
  • Bob Harris Session (2nd Jan 1973) (2010), Parlophone
  • John Peel Session (2nd August 1973) (2010), Parlophone
  • Bob Harris Session (18th February 1974) (2010), Parlophone
  • The Mexican (Remixes), Central Station

Compilations

  • The Best Of Babe Ruth (1977)
  • Greatest Hits (1981)
  • Grand Slam: The Best of Babe Ruth (1994)
  • First Base / Amar Caballero (1998), BGO (two albums remastered with a comprehensive article about the band and photos)
  • Babe Ruth / Stealin' Home (2000), BGO (two albums remastered with a comprehensive article about the band and photos)
  • Kid's Stuff + Stealin' Home (2020)
  • Darker Than Blue (The Harvest Years 1972 - 1975) (2022)

Videos

  • Babe Ruth in Concert (TV broadcast of Babe Ruth's performance in Jardin des Étoiles, Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 9, 1975)

References

  1. "Babe Ruth: First Base". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Babe Ruth Band Official Webiste - Welcome". web.archive.org. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  3. Bob Harris Session (2nd January 1973), 13 August 2010, retrieved 10 November 2023
  4. John Peel Session (2nd August 1973), 13 August 2010, retrieved 10 November 2023
  5. ^ Babe Ruth in Concert (Music), Kébec Films, retrieved 10 November 2023
  6. ^ Billboard, Allmusic
  7. "RPM Top 100 Albums - July 27, 1974" (PDF).
  8. "RPM Top 100 Albums - April 5, 1975" (PDF).
  9. "RPM Top 100 Albums - July 17, 1976" (PDF).

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