JJ Jackson

The single was recorded in the United Kingdom, and was one of the first R & B hit singles to have been recorded in England. The song featured some of Britain's top jazz musicians of the day, including Terry Smith on guitar, Dick Morrissey on tenor sax and John Marshall on drums

The album was released following the success of Jackson's single, "But It's Alright", in 1966. Apart from the title song, which was recorded in England, the balance of the record was recorded in New York City. The album was favorably reviewed, with Jackson being described as having a "live-wire voice" and the band as "kicking up a storm" on what is considered to be "a bit of a lost gem". The album is notable as containing a rare cover version of an early Robbie Robertson song, "The Stones I Throw", originally recorded in 1965 by Levon and the Hawks. In 1996, the album was re-released on CD in the United Kingdom, by See For Miles Records. It was also re-released in 2005 in the United States, by Collectables Records. bit.ly

"Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for 'Brother' Jack McDuff, Jimmy Witherspoon, and the Shangri-Las, among others. His songwriting credits include 'It's Easier to Cry' for the Shangri-Las, released as the B-side to 'Remember (Walking in the Sand)' in 1964, and the Pretty Things' 1966 hit single, 'Come See Me.' He is perhaps best known for the soul hit 'But It's Alright,' which, after its 1966 release as the B-side of the single 'Boogaloo Baby,' became one of the best known dance music tunes of the decade, reaching No. 22 on the Billboard chart. The single was recorded in the United Kingdom, featuring some of Britain's top jazz musicians of the day, including Terry Smith on guitar, Dick Morrissey on tenor sax and John Marshall on drums, and who would later make up his backing band for the following two albums (one of which was also titled But It's Alright)." bit.ly