1975TRACKLIST

SIDE A

1/BACK IN TIME (2:27)

2/1975 (Wish I Was There) (3:53)

3/THAT’S NOT RIGHT (4:17)

4/SUN & SEA (4:22)

5/LIFE IN THE LOVE ZONE (5:18)

SIDE B

6/SOUL TRAIN (3:45)

7/A CHANGE IS GONNA COME (4:37)

8/BROTHER, THERE’S STILL TIME (2:56)

9/STAND UP (3:00)

10/VOODOOLICIOUS (4:54)

1. Back In TimeWritten and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Stu-dios (Annandale).

James Fox Higgins - Piano, Organs, Programming of StringsJames Ryan - Soprano SaxophoneToby Bender - CongasChris Frazier - Bass GuitarJoel Warden - DrumsViktor Mašát - Spoken Word

2. 1975Written by James Higgins (APRA), Phyllis Brown & Barry Goldberg (Colgems-E M I Music, Inc. & Irving Music, Inc.).Contains a sample from “Lookin’ For A Lovin’” originally recorded by Dorothy Moore and released on the LP “Definitely Dorothy” on Malaco Records in 1978. Sample courtesy of Malaco Records.Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Stu-dios (Annandale).

James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhodes, Pro-gramming of Drums and PercussionBlessie Pilapil - Backing VocalsEric Fortaleza - Bass GuitarRex Goh - Rhythm & Lead Guitars

3. That’s Not RightWritten and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Brisbane, Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums Recorded & Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios (Varsity Lakes).

James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhodes, Draw-bar Organ, Clavinet, Programming of TrumpetAmy Chase - Backing VocalsEuan Gray - Backing Vocals, Tenor SaxophoneChris Palmer - Rhythm & Lead GuitarsOmar Hanlon - Bass GuitarToby Bender - CongasTodd Byrnes - Drums

4. Sun & SeaWritten by James Higgins (APRA), Charles Stepney & Richard Rudolph.Arranged by James Higgins.This song is inspired by “I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun” originally recorded by The New Rotary Connection (featuring Minnie Riperton) and released on Cadet Concept Records in 1971.Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Brisbane, Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums Recorded & Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios (Varsity Lakes).

James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Piano, Synth, Tambourine, Programming of Horns & StringsBlessie Pilapil - Backing VocalsEuan Gray - Backing Vocals, Tenor SaxophoneChris Palmer - Acoustic GuitarsLuman Child - Bass GuitarToby Bender - CongasTodd Byrnes - Drums

5. Life In The Love ZoneWritten and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Brisbane, Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums Recorded & Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios (Varsity Lakes).

James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Rhodes, Organ, TambourineKatisse Buckingham - Flute & Alto SaxophoneOmar Hanlon - Bass GuitarTodd Byrnes - Drums

6. Soul TrainWritten and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Studios (Burleigh Heads & Annandale). Drums Recorded & Engineered by Ruwan Sena at Luna Studios (Varsity Lakes).

James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhodes, Synth, Programming of Strings, Percussion & Horns, Bongos, ClapsBlessie Pilapil - Backing VocalsEuan Gray - Tenor SaxophoneChris Palmer - Electric GuitarsOmar Hanlon - Bass GuitarTodd Byrnes - Drums

1975CREDITS

7. A Change Is Gonna ComeWritten by Sam Cooke (ABKCO Records).Arranged by James Higgins.Originally released by Sam Cook on his 1964 record “Ain’t That Good News” by RCA Victor.Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Stu-dios (Burleigh Heads & Annandale).

James Fox Higgins - Lead Vocals, Rhodes, Guitar, Program-ming of Strings & PercussionChris Frazier - Bass GuitarJoel Warden - Drums

8. Brother There’s Still TimeWritten and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Stu-dios (Annandale).

James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Piano, Pro-gramming of Strings & PerucssionAmy Chase - Backing VocalsEric Fortaleza - Bass Guitar

9. Stand UpWritten and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Stu-dios (Annandale).

James Fox Higgins - Lead & Backing Vocals, Electric Gui-tars, Wurlitzer, Programming of Drums, Strings, Glocken-spiel & HornsJames Ryan - Tenor SaxophoneToby Bender - CongasBlessie Pilapil - Backing VocalsAmy Chase - Backing VocalsEric Fortaleza - Bass Guitar

10. VoodooliciousWritten and arranged by James Higgins (APRA).Recorded & Engineered by James Higgins at Foxden Stu-dios (Annandale).

James Fox Higgins - Backing Vocals, Wurlitzer, OrganBlessie Pilapil - Backing VocalsJames Ryan - Flute, Tenor & Soprano SaxophonesRex Goh - Electric GuitarsToby Bender - CongasChris Frazier - Bass GuitarJoel Warden - Drums

A Quick Brown Fox Music Release.Produced by James Fox Higgins.Mastered by Rob McMullan Mastering.Cover photography by Nina Claire Photography.Cover design & layout by Leon Ernst.Art direction by James Fox Higgins.

www.jamesfoxhiggins.com

Management contact:Neil Richards - Square One Entertainmentneil@square1entertainment.com

Thank YouTo all the musicians and creatives who got behind this project because they believe in the music. To all the people who hired me to sing at their function, wedding or venue, in part funding this passion project. To my family, in particular my wife Vira whose honesty and critical eye has helped with all of the visual aspects of the making of James Fox Higgins, and my son Ruben who fills me with wonder and gives his unconditional love and support to me and my music. To Neil Richards for believing and putting his time and reputation on the line to advocate for me. To all of you who listen and support my music. Thank you for coming back in time with me.

James Fox Higgins

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1975LYRICSBack In TimeLadies and journeymen, let us embarkOn a journey back through the yearsTo a time of music, a time of soul.

A pre-digital world. A world of hope.Please keep your hands inside the vehicle at all timesAs we follow the fox back in time.

1975 (Wish I Was There)Take me back to those glorious daysWhen music ruled the world from the Stones to Curtis Mayfield, he sang, ‘Hard Times in this crazy crazy town’And that deaf, dumb and blind kid hit the theatres all around.Stevie Wonder helped us to be kind.Brother Roy brought A Tear To A Smile.The Bee Gees returned talking all of that Jive.So Cut The Cake, Let’s Take It To The Stage, it’s 1975.

1975, wish I was there.(One nine seven five, wish I was there)If I had been alive, this world would be fair.(Take me back in time to 1975)

1975 was the year of A Night At The OperaEvil Woman, Sara Smile and Jackon Browne by Joe CockerThe Best of Michael Jackson but his best was yet to comeAnd the Young Americans found out that tramps were Born To Run.You Can’t Hide Love from Earth, Wind, & Fire, Rufus and Chaka Khan they told us Have A Good Time, and what good times these are.We said goodbye to Humble Pie, Frampton Showed Me The Way. Gabriel laid his flute down like A Lamb On Broadway, in 1975.

The beautiful, beautiful, Beautiful Boy Sean was born.Tim Buckley, T-Bone Walker and Al Jackson we mourn, in 1975.

That’s Not RightDon’t pick it up, drop that cup, now’s the time.To think about your life, give your wife a man with a free mind.

You’re never where you should be, because you give it all you’ve got.

Every sip you take, could be the last move that you make(Why can’t you just) think of your family tonight.Stop drinking your life away cos that’s not right.

Sun & Sea(Hey, I am the bright side of the sun)(Hey, you are the ocean, you’re the one)

On a journey from the East, I scorch the land but need a hand to feel complete.The river flows to where it goes.I followed the stream to where it would lead, but I didn’t know.

Like everything I dreamed and moreI saw you crash against the shore,Your salty air and surface bare, I felt like I’d explode

(Hey) I need your love, you need my love (I am the bright side of the sun)(Hey) Let this love start, drink of my heart (You are the ocean, you’re the one)

Now you’re with me, we are freeThe fields of gold from days of olde are beckoningAnd with our love we plant the seed,My warmth, your flow, will make it grow to a mighty tree.

We feed the world and keep it warm,We bring the seasons, bring the stormsWe flood and dry and heal the landWe do it hand in hand.

We made the tall oak tree, you’re the jungle stream, I’m the morning sun, smiling on everyone.

Life In The Love ZoneGood morning, open your eyes, what’s in store today?I think I’ll go for a wander yonder, find a place to play.Won’t you join me? Hop in the van, we’ll go to the park.I’ll bring my guitar, you bring the food and we’ll stay there til dark.

I know a place where trees are tall and happy people roam,We can join a game a while or just lay on our own.The sun is shining as the river flows, kids are playing, watch them grow, And there is nowhere I would rather be.

This is not a love song but it’s still a song of love,For I’m in love with everything around, below, above.Life with you is loveable, and so is life alone, butI’m so glad that we can share this life in the love zone.

Livin’ life like it don’t matter, won’t free you of the pain inside.Aren’t you sick and tired of the chatter? Stop drinking your life away, cos that’s not right.

Can’t pay the rent, money’s spent on having a good time.But the kids starve at school, they’ve got no food, You’re gambling with their lives.

MORELYRICSGood morning, open your eyes, what’s in store today?I think I’ll go for a wander yonder, find another place to play.Today you’re working, that’s okay, I’ll play on my own.I have a date with the Earth and sun and the seeds that I have sewn.

Goodnight it’s time to sleep, we had a lovely day.Tomorrow will be as lovely in a different way.Little girl, before I tuck you in to sleep alone,Dream a dream of you and me in the love zone.

Soul TrainPeople listen they are ridin’ it your wayTonight they’re coming to town.You won’t need to get a ticket from the stationWon’t cost a nickel to get down.Bring your mama, bring your papa, bring you sister.Tonight’s Curtis and the O’Jays.And we’d like it if you bring all the children.Climb aboard and ride the Soul Train.

Keep the engine burnin’ hot ‘Cause once we leave we’ll never stop.Can you hear us calling your name.

Everybody’s ridin’ on the Soul Train,Shake your body, stokin’ the flame.Brother, sister, flowing down the main vein, Soul’s the name of the game.

Tune into the hippest trip on the TVDon Cornelius on the waves.Leave your homework, leave your headache,Leave your business, and he’ll take you away.

So come and take a ride with us.You will find, in time, there’s no fuss.Soul Train is the place where you want to be.Everybody’s here for a good time, come ride with me.

Everybody’s ridin’, ridin’ on the train,Everybody’s ridin’, ridin’ on the Soul Train.

A Change Is Gonna ComeThis song was originally released by Sam Cooke. Lyrics online.

Put your hand in mine, brother there’s still timeFor all the world to see we were born to be free.After all the wrongs, oh, we must be strong andOpen our hearts to a brand new start‘Cause brother, there’s still time.

Growing up I’ve tried to beOpen-hearted open-minded and free,A friendly guy to all that I meet.But some do not agree.

There’s haters and the ignorant too.They keep alive their parents’ taboos.They brand themselves with racist tattoos.But if one man hates then all men lose.

Stand UpYou take your time standing up for lifeKeep your head down, though you know it ain’t rightAnd you think that speaking up’s a game for fools.

But sometimes you know what you’re seeing is wrong,It’s a dog-eat-dog world and we won’t last longIf we bury our heads in the sand, so it’s time to

Stand up and be countedStand up and be strongAll the apathy in the world won’t change it,If you want to see the change you’ve got to the be the changeAnd stand up.

It ain’t your fight, but your brother manSits down in the gutter, no one understandsThat we live and breathe the same poluted air, that’s not fair.

So now they’re telling us who we’re supposed to loveTo protect the sanctity of their liesI can’t stand it, can you stand it? No! So

Stand up and be countedStand up and be strongTake a stand for all of the things you believe in,If you want to see the change you’ve got to the be the changeAnd stand up.

VoodooliciousAh, it’s voodoolicious (It’s voodoolicious)Ah, it’s voodoolicious (It’s voodoolicious)

Brother, There’s Still TimeMy daddy grew up with slaves,An English babe in Africa raised.They called them servants, paid them a wage.My, how things have changed.

I feel the sting of yesterday’s hate.Suspicion is quite hard to abateWhen you’re programmed by the moving portrait.But brother, we are all the same.