Think Rational!

Think Rational!

by The Rationals
Think Rational!

Think Rational!

by The Rationals

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Overview

Recording initially on Jeep Holland's local A Square label, Ann Arbor's Rationals predated two of the town's other subsequently influential bands, the MC5 and the Stooges, by a couple of years, although, aside from hitting the lower regions of the national charts with their wonderful version of Otis Redding's "Respect" in 1966, the group never got a whole lot of popular or critical attention outside of Michigan. Which is a true shame, since this energetic little pop-soul combo -- half British Invasion and half Memphis soul -- had a lot going for itself, and it's possible to imagine the Rationals having the kind of success the Rascals had during the same time period, only with a much more garage-styled approach to soul and R&B. Alas, that didn't happen. This delightful two-disc set of Rationals singles, B-sides, and outtakes covers the group's earliest (and arguably best) period, from 1965 to 1968, and includes material done for A Square, Cameo/Parkway and Capitol, but cuts off before the band's sole LP (simply called The Rationals) was issued in 1970 by Crewe. One could argue that a few vital curios were left off this set, but there's still plenty here to like, including the original single version of "Respect," the garage blast of "Feelin' Lost," the Byrds-like "Gave My Love" (there are two versions here, with the earlier 1965 one being marginally more effective), two scorching takes on the Motown song "Leavin' Here" (with the later version, done in 1967, perhaps being the better of the two), and a vicious, slashing rendition of Johnny Watson's "Poor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail" that was punk well before even the Stooges' unwittingly created the template for it. Collectors and fans of the Rationals have been waiting for a set like this for a long time, and while it isn't perfect, it's still going to be the one to beat. The fuss in Ann Arbor all started with these tracks. ~ Steve Leggett

Product Details

Release Date: 06/29/2009
Label: Big Beat Uk
UPC: 0029667428729
Rank: 88745

Tracks

Disc 1

  1. Feelin' Lost
  2. Look What You're Doing (To Me Baby)
  3. Someday
  4. Gave My Love
  5. I Need You
  6. I Want to Walk with You
  7. Little Girls Cry (Deon's Song)
  8. Gloria
  9. Be My Girl
  10. Leavin' Here
  11. Medley: Smokestack Lightning/Inside Looking Out
  12. Sing
  13. Turn On
  14. Irrational
  15. Look What You're Doing (To Me Baby)
  16. Someday
  17. Gave My Love
  18. Out in the Streets

Disc 2

  1. Respect
  2. Hold on Baby
  3. I Gotta Go Now (Out on the Floor)
  4. Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody
  5. (Had You Told It Like It Was It Wouldn't Be Like It Is, Oh No) Not Like It Is
  6. Knock on Wood
  7. Leavin' Here
  8. Poor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail)
  9. Temptation's 'Bout to Get Me
  10. Listen to Me
  11. I Need You
  12. You Got It Made
  13. Ha Ha
  14. Sunset
  15. Part Time Love
  16. Out in the Streets

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Rationals   Primary Artist
Scott Morgan   Vocals,Harmonica,Keyboards,Percussion,Guitar
Bob Seger   Vocals (Background)
Deon Jackson   Percussion
Iggy Pop   Percussion
Terry Trabandt   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Glenn Quackenbush   Keyboards
Robert Sheff   Keyboards
Steve Correll   Guitar,Vocals
Bill Figg   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

Scott Morgan   Interviewee,Memorabilia,Photography,Photo Courtesy
Bill Beltz   Engineer
Andrew Sacks   Cover Photo,Photography
Clayton Dunn   Composer
Barry Wickham   Memorabilia,Photography,Photo Courtesy
Bob Seger   Arranger
Isaac Hayes   Composer
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Chester Burnett   Composer
Clay Hammond   Composer
Ellie Greenwich   Composer
Eric Burdon   Composer
Eddie Floyd   Composer
Eddie Holland   Composer
Deon Jackson   Composer
Van Morrison   Composer
Nick Robbins   Mastering
Otis Redding   Composer
Milan Bogdan   Engineer
Alan Lomax   Composer
Alec Palao   Research,Liner Notes,Memorabilia,Photography,Photo Courtesy,Archive Research,Liner Note Adaptation
Gerry Goffin   Composer
Steve Cropper   Composer
Gene Redd, Jr.   Composer
David Porter   Composer
Jeff Barry   Composer
Rex Garvin   Composer
Danny Dallas   Engineer
Terry Trabandt   Composer,Interviewee
Barrie Smith   Package Design
Steve Correll   Composer,Interviewee,Memorabilia,Photography,Photo Courtesy
Gilbert Moorer   Composer
Bryan James Chandler   Composer
Bill Figg   Composer,Interviewee,Memorabilia,Photography,Photo Courtesy
Peter Holman   Composer
Cooley   Engineer
James Diggs   Composer
Doug Brown & the Omens   Arranger
Jeep Holland   Arranger,Producer,Original Session Producer
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