To Be Cool album review, Los Angeles Daily News
KOKOMO: “To Be Cool” (Hux import) Standing in front of this ’70s Brit-soul revue at North London clubs like the Hope & Anchor and Dingwalls was the most exquisite place …
To Be Cool
HUX058
This rehearsal at the start of the Kokomo journey was recorded for posterity. With extended takes on the material that was the core of the live set, it captures the band in great form and clearly enjoying themselves. The CD was released in 2009 by Hux Records.
Dyan Birch: vocal
Frank Collins: vocals
Mel Collins: saxes/flute
Neil Hubbard: guitar
Jody Linscott: percussion
Paddie McHugh: vocals
Tony O'Malley: keyboards/vocals
Jim Mullen: guitar
Alan Spenner: bass/vocals
Terry Stannard: drums
| Track | Length | Written by | Lead Vocals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friend Of Mine | 8:38 | Bill Withers | Tony |
| It Ain't Cool (To Be Cool No More) | 7:24 | Frank Collins | Frank |
| Mother's Prayer | 6:39 | Allen Toussaint | Dyan |
| New Morning | 10:53 | Bob Dylan | Alan |
| Chameleon | 9:28 | Herbie Hancock | – |
| Anytime | 4:28 | Neil Hubbard | Tony and Dyan |
| Yes We Can | 7:16 | Allen Toussaint | Tony |
| Angel | 6:02 | Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Saunders | Paddy |
| I Can Understand It | 12:50 | Bobby Womack | Tony |