JAMES BAKER EXPERIENCE: I Can’t Control Myself! 7″

Description

To mark 40 years since James released his first and for a long time only ‘solo’ single, we’re thrilled to present in Europe the first ever reissue of the JAMES BAKER EXPERIENCE’s single, “I Can’t Control Myself” / “Born To Be Punched”.

Featuring a pounding cover of The Troggs’ “I Can’t Control Myself” on the topside – James was the world’s biggest Troggs fan, and he would occasionally venture out from behind his drums (handing his sticks to Brad Shepherd) to sing this one for an encore in his Hoodoo Gurus days – and the hilarious and raunchy New York Dolls-inspired original “Born To Be Punched” (which sounds like a long lost track by another of James’ faves the Hollywood Brats) on the flip, the single was recorded not long after James and the Gurus parted ways. It features a young Tex Perkins on bass and James’ mate from Scientists and later Dubrovniks day, Rod Radalj as well as Tex’s mate Stu Spasm on guitars.

Apart from being a classic and a milestone in James’s life of rock ’n roll, “I Can’t Control Myself” / “Born To Be Punched” has further historical significance because it was the first ever release on Red Eye Records, and features brilliant cover art from Red Eye founder John Foy.

With neither side having been available in any format for decades (indeed, since a 1990 Red Eye singles collection), this is an absolutely essential reissue which will be in high demand AROUND THE WORLD, so don’t think twice before ordering a copy

Tracklist:
A – I Can’t Control Myself
B – Born To Be Punched