The last of the two albums, American blues- rock band "Bacon Fat", published by the British label "Blue Horizon" in 1971. Unlike the debut album of the second plate material - "Tough Dude" - contain mostly studio tracks written specifically for this project. Compared with a fairly straightforward sound of its predecessor, this disc shows elements of progressive rock , and includes a number of purely instrumental tracks . In addition, the change and the very principle of the material. Earlier in most things soloist album Rod Piazza, now the tracks have been distributed among all the leading musicians of the group. Of the 12 tracks included in the album in three solos performed George Smith, on four - Rod Piazza, two - the pianist JD Nicholson, on the left - guitarists "Buddy" Reed and Gregg Schaefer. Work on the album began in the summer of 1970, when on August 10 in Hollywood "Eldorado Recordings Studio" was recorded three tracks . The remaining material was made in London during visits to the studio CBS on New Bond Street 11, 18 and 19 November 1970 for the English tour. The album cover was placed art photography British roadie group - James Atkinson , who accompanied the group. Published in 1971 , the album was backed by both critics and buyers, however , for a number of reasons, far from the creative continuation followed. In fact , "Bacon Fat" as a project that was the brainchild of producer Mike Vernon, who was more of a blues enthusiast than a businessman. Accordingly, when his record label "Blue Horizon" has lost the actual independence , it has not only led to the collapse of the company, but also hit the unreleased her performers. As a result, some for several years, was left without a contract with a record company , and as "Bacon Fat", then the group just broke up ... George Smith again connected with Rod Piazza until 1982 to record the album together . It was his last work - October 2, 1983 George Smith died of a heart attack.
Tracks: 01. Wait On It - 0:00 02. Down The Road - 3:44 03. Betty - 7:06 04. Leaving On Your Mind - 9:12 05. Jivin 'The Business - 13:20 06. Shake Dancer - 15:46 07. Travelling South - 18:29 08. Evil - 21:31 09. Blues Feeling - 24:16 10 . Pool Hall Sam - 28:21 11. Transatlantic Blues - 31:14 12. Hurricane - 35:26
Personnel: Buddy Reed - vocals, guitar George "Harmonica" Smith - vocal, harmonica Rod Piazza - vocals, harmonica J.D. Nicholson - vocals, piano Gregg Schaefer - guitar Dick Innes - drums
