THE CHEQUERS   CHECK US OUT LP

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CAT: SVVRCH029     

British funk/disco band The Chequers began in reggae, formed by bassist John Matthias and
his guitarist brother Richard in 1973, with drummer George Young, keyboardist Paul War
and vocalist Jackie Robins. Despite the success of early single “Rudi’s In Love,” the group
soon aimed for a broader sound informed by lush disco and Philly soul; thus, debut LP Check
It Out had Mike Spear on congas, Andy Dummit on sax and flute and Ken Freeman on string
synth. Tracks like “Theme One” and “Rock On Brother” are heavily orchestrated, and there’s
an unusual funk/disco reading of The Wailers’ “Get Up Stand Up” too.

Tracklist
Undecided Love
Check It Out (At The Disco)
Riding High
You Bring Out The Best In Me
Theme One
Rock On Brother
Get Up Stand Up
I'm Still In Love
Check It Out (With The Orchestra)
Undecided Love (Part II)