{"product_id":"mott-the-gooseberry-sessions-rarities-cd","title":"Mott - The Gooseberry Sessions \u0026 Rarities CD","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eThis compilation captures the transitional spirit of Mott after Ian Hunter’s departure, showcasing demos, audition recordings, and playful side projects. It’s a historical document that bridges the gap between \u003cem\u003eMott the Hoople\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMott\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBritish Lions\u003c\/em\u003e. The CD features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-tight=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGooseberry Demos\u003c\/strong\u003e recorded as a three-piece, with Overend Watts stepping up on lead guitar and vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudition tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e for new members, including Nigel Benjamin and Ray Major.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Paper Bags\u003c\/strong\u003e sessions — quirky, jazzy Christmas tunes and solo experiments by Morgan Fisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total runtime of \u003cstrong\u003e65 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 16-page booklet packed with liner notes and photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release wasn’t originally intended for commercial distribution, but its archival value and raw charm make it a must-have for collectors and glam rock historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎶 Track List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMOTT: The Gooseberry Demos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-tight=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove Now\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove Me Always\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHey! There, Annie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bright Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e!Gyp! [Instrumental]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShout It All Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave My Woman Alone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMOTT: The Gooseberry Auditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"8\" data-tight=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll Tell You Something\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid I Dream Last Night?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe Does It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShout It All Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll Tell You Something\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTHE PAPER BAGS: Kristmas Kollection – 1976\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"13\" data-tight=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrazy Kristmas Krackers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePass The Port, Gramps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Million Ton Snowflake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolders Green (Stomp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spook Meets The Kook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTHE PAPER BAGS: At Pipe – The Solo Years\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"18\" data-tight=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassacre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's Rat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Ave A Maria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadstairs Beach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolmes On The Rage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Music Shark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52690394284363,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8812\/1163\/files\/EBA20343-B39B-454D-8294-44236628ACB8.jpg?v=1775569257","url":"https:\/\/musicshark.co.uk\/products\/mott-the-gooseberry-sessions-rarities-cd","provider":"Music Shark","version":"1.0","type":"link"}