Savannah Nix - A Long Time Ago Does Not Mean F++k Al (1988-1992) [2020]

SAVANNAH NIX was founded in London during 1987 and their first tunes originally composed by Swiss-Spanish vocalist Dave Rubio (later replaced by Marc Huckle), guitarists Colin “Alexander” Bowles and Max Numa (previously known for his metal band Hallowed), Mark Goodchild on bass (later replaced by Karl Chappell) and drummer Ramsey Bishara (later replaced by Jules Fayleparr).
SAVANNAH NIX officially released two demo-tapes (professionally recorded) during the 1988-1989 period, with a third one and some more songs recorded and never released to the public.

With a strong image (“Kerrang!” called them “girlie contingent”) and a very intriguing sound influenced by bands like Skid Row, Dokken, Motley Crue and Ratt, SAVANNAH NIX played the England live-circuit for some years, trying, in the meantime, to find the right label-deal.
Unfortunately for them the deal never arrived, although the band had been contacted by the likes of MCA Records, Music For Nations and Sanctuary management.

This new “Lost UK Jewels” release features all the material ever recorded by the band, the very well produced and performed demos – which never were officially released until now anyway – and the shelved 1992 tapes.
These guys got the chops, some amazing songwriting for the genre, and while strongly American MHR influenced, they also had a British feeling on their music as well.


Tracks:

1. Cherry Bomb (2nd Version)
2. Nineteen
3. Lost Boys
4. Love’s Last Shot (2nd Version)
5. Free My State Of Mind
6. Love’s Last Shot (1st Version)
7. Million Miles Away
8. If You Know What You Want
9. Give Your Love (1st Version)
10. All Over You
11. Cherry Bomb (1st Version)
12. Give Your Love (2nd Version)
13. Italian Girls
BONUS TRACKS: “The Living Room Takes” (1992)
14. Hi On NRG
15. Too Young To Know
16. Lifeline
17. She’s So Intense
18. Give Your Love (3rd Version)
19. Seasons

Personnel:

David Rubio (vocals)
Massimo Numa (guitar, backing vocals)
Mark Goodchild (bass, backing vocals)
Colin Bowles (guitar, backing vocals)
Fabio Del Rio (drums)
Ramsey Bisharah (drums)
Marc Huckle (vocals)
Karl Chappell (bass, backing vocals)
Jules Fayle – Parr (drums, backing vocals)