COB Album Club: Irene suggests Johnny Turnbull Quantum Frolics (2012)

We all know Johnny Turnbull as the talented lead guitarist and vocalist from

Bob Geldof's solo Band The Bobkats. He is also a member of The Blockheads

and World Party.

I have always thought Johnny has a really great voice and can

comfortably sing many genres. In 2012 he released his first and only solo

Album so far, Quantum Frolics. I love the colourful, jazzy cover and there is a cute

pic on the back of him as a child playing guitar and singing. All 12 songs were

written by Johnny, except for my

favourite track, Sweet Mary, co-written by Chaz Jankell. Also playing on this

Album is another of The Bobkatz, Bob Loveday on Violin and tin whistle.

Johnny also performes on Guitars, Ukes, Keyboards, Bass, Drums and

Harmonica. I know he worked hard on this , assisted by close friends Chaz

Jankell, Mitt Gamon and Karl Wallinger to name a few.

In his own unique style the tracks vary from Blues, to C &W, Ballads, Novelty,

Folk. I really love the strong instrumentals throughout the Album. Guitars very

much to the fore as you would expect. There are very clever lyrics and they

make you smile, especially on The Gods Are Laughing, a song about Noah's Ark.

I have known Johnny for quite a few years now. He is a lovely guy and great

fun.

Track Listing

1-Don't Lose It, 2-See Through Eyes, 3-Blue Beat Saint, 4-Safety In Numbers, 5-

Sweet Mary, 6-Road Rise, 7-Brother Be Able, -8 Billy MNo Mates, 9-Nature's

Table, 10-The Gods Are Laughing, 11-Live To Love, -12-LOve And Magik.

Thanks to Irene for this wonderful recommendation. And also to everyone else who has posted over the past year, your contributions were very much appreciated.