The Artwoods were formed in 1963, and over the next two years became an ext… Read Full Bio ↴The Artwoods were formed in 1963, and over the next two years became an extremely popular live attraction, rivaling groups such as the Animals, although, despite releasing a clutch of singles and an album, their record sales never reflected this popularity. Singer Arthur Wood, from whom the band took their name, was the elder brother of The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood. He had been a vocalist with Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated for a short period during 1962, simultaneously fronting his own group, the Art Wood Combo..
When keyboardist Jon Lord and guitarist Derek Griffiths joined from Red Bludd's Bluesicians they re-christened themselves the Artwoods. Keef Hartley, formerly with Rory Storm & The Hurricanes, joined on drums in '64 and the band turned professional, secured a residency at London's 100 Club and gained a recording contract with Decca Records.
The intended debut single, a cover of Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man" was shelved in favour of a version of an old Leadbelly song, Sweet Mary". Although it didn't reach the Charts it got sufficient airplay to bring them a lot of live work, including an appearance on the first live edition of Ready Steady Go! The second record, "Oh My Love", was another blues cover. Like its predecessor, and subsequent releases, it failed to chart.
The Artwoods were dropped by Decca at the end of 1966 and signed a one record deal with Parlophone, but "What Shall I Do" also flopped. Later in 1967 a final "one-off" single appeared on Fontana under the name "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" but by the time of its release the Artwoods had effectively ceased to exist.
The Artwoods' early records today stand up well against the work of more successful groups such as the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds or ironically, the Birds, who included Art's younger brother Ron. But at the time they came out, despite appearances on programs like Ready, Steady, Go! their singles never seemed to connect with the record-buying public. In live performance, on the other hand, it was a different matter. They had a virtuoso lineup, Lord's piano and organ sound was a great complement to Wood's singing, Griffith's guitar work was tastefully flashy, and Keef Hartley was animated as well as powerful, with a big sound on the drums. Club audiences always knew they were good for a great show and the band loved playing live. Ultimately, in fact, the group's success in touring and their love of playing live may have hurt them.
The group broke up in mid '67 with Hartley going on to play with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers,Malcolm Pool played with Colosseum and Lord becoming a founder member of Deep Purple.
When keyboardist Jon Lord and guitarist Derek Griffiths joined from Red Bludd's Bluesicians they re-christened themselves the Artwoods. Keef Hartley, formerly with Rory Storm & The Hurricanes, joined on drums in '64 and the band turned professional, secured a residency at London's 100 Club and gained a recording contract with Decca Records.
The intended debut single, a cover of Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man" was shelved in favour of a version of an old Leadbelly song, Sweet Mary". Although it didn't reach the Charts it got sufficient airplay to bring them a lot of live work, including an appearance on the first live edition of Ready Steady Go! The second record, "Oh My Love", was another blues cover. Like its predecessor, and subsequent releases, it failed to chart.
The Artwoods were dropped by Decca at the end of 1966 and signed a one record deal with Parlophone, but "What Shall I Do" also flopped. Later in 1967 a final "one-off" single appeared on Fontana under the name "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" but by the time of its release the Artwoods had effectively ceased to exist.
The Artwoods' early records today stand up well against the work of more successful groups such as the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds or ironically, the Birds, who included Art's younger brother Ron. But at the time they came out, despite appearances on programs like Ready, Steady, Go! their singles never seemed to connect with the record-buying public. In live performance, on the other hand, it was a different matter. They had a virtuoso lineup, Lord's piano and organ sound was a great complement to Wood's singing, Griffith's guitar work was tastefully flashy, and Keef Hartley was animated as well as powerful, with a big sound on the drums. Club audiences always knew they were good for a great show and the band loved playing live. Ultimately, in fact, the group's success in touring and their love of playing live may have hurt them.
The group broke up in mid '67 with Hartley going on to play with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers,Malcolm Pool played with Colosseum and Lord becoming a founder member of Deep Purple.
Down in the Valley
The Artwoods Lyrics
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Andrews Sisters Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding Down in the valley, ha In the valley so low, Hang your…
Bessie Jones down in the valley two by two two by two, baby…
Bill & Mary Reid Well I'm tired and so weary but I must go…
Bing Crosby here's a chapel in the valley In the valley of my…
Bobby & Laurie Down in the woods Nobody could go For there was Falling Snow…
Bobby Comstock & The Counts We don't like your kind round here, We don't like those…
Brown Greg Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over,…
Burl Ives Down in the valley the valley so low Hang your head…
Cahalen Morrison With my feet in my boots and my boots in…
Cass Elliot/The Big 3 Roses love sunshine, violets love dew Angels in heaven know …
Christy Moore As I went down in the valley to pray Studyin' about…
Claire Lynch IF MY FEET COULD WALK DOWN THAT OLD…
Connie Francis Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
Dan Zanes down in the valley two by two two by two, baby…
David Grisman/Jerry Garcia Roses love sunshine, violets love dew Angels in heaven know …
Ed Wernov And His Orchestra here's a chapel in the valley In the valley of my…
Eddy Arnold Down in the valley the valley so low Late in the…
Ekolu Where's everybody on this friday night? We're cruising down …
Elizabeth Mitchell I wish I was a slave to an age-old trade Like…
Geraldo & His Orchestra here's a chapel in the valley In the valley of my…
Greg Brown Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over,…
Grisman/Garcia Roses love sunshine, violets love dew Angels in heaven know …
Head And Heart I wish I was a slave to an age-old trade Like…
Jerry Garcia & David Grisman Roses love sunshine, violets love dew Angels in heaven know …
Jim Ed Brown & The Browns Down in the valley, valley so low Late in the evening,…
Jim Gordon Oh well I'm tired and I'm weary But I must…
Joe Reisman & His Orchestra here's a chapel in the valley In the valley of my…
Johnny Cash Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over,…
Johnny Nicholas & The Texas All-stars I went down in the valley to play Studying that old…
Judy Mowatt I′m gone to leave from Babylon Into my Father's land We′ve b…
K.T. Oslin You know I?m down in the valley, In the valley…
Kate Smith Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
Little Texas Well it's six o'clock in the morning And the sun is…
Maddy Prior & The Girls Down In The Park where the machman meets the machine…
Makes Three Down in the valley the valley so low Hang your head…
Mama Cass & The Big Three Roses love sunshine, violets love dew Angels in heaven know …
Me and the City I never meant to wither I wanted to be tall Like a…
Michael Grimm Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
Mountain Heart Falling like a lightbulb This will mess up every plan that…
O And The Wren O, there will be peace in the valley for me,…
Otis Redding Down in the valley, ha In the valley so low, Hang your…
Patti Page Down in the valley, valley so low Late in the evening,…
Pete Seeger Down in the valley valley so low Hang your head over…
Peter & Mary Alice Amidon And Andy Davis Na Na Na Gotta move my home Every three days Or I'll get…
Play School Down in the valley where nobody goes There's a great big…
Raylee Bradfield Down in the valley where the shadows long I wait for…
Richard Dyer-Bennet Down in the valley valley so low Hang your head over…
robert mandell and his orchestra Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
Rocks Yo, I'm on a wave And my dough goin' nuts, I ain't…
Santa Jam Vó Alberta Down in the valley, ha In the valley so low, Hang your…
Simón LILLY: A man who came to my valley, A man I hardly…
Slim Whitman Down the lane we'd meet by the roses In the valley…
Solomon Burke Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over And…
Solomon Burke & Orchestra Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
St. Andrews Hymns Down in yon forest there stands a hall: …
Susie Tallman & Friends I'm really down in the dumps, I'll say it again I'm…
Tex Ritter Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
The Andrews Sisters With Vic Schoen and His Orchestra here's a chapel in the valley In the valley of my…
The Big 3 Roses love sunshine, violets love dew Angels in heaven know …
The Brokedown Come on inside my room and sit down for while We…
The Broken West Come on inside my room and sit down for while We…
The Browns Down in the valley, valley so low Late in the evening,…
The Clovers Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane Janie, Janie, Janie, J…
The Devil Makes Three Down in the valley the valley so low Hang your head…
The Dinning Sister Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
The Expanders Say we been down in a valley for a very…
The Handsome Family Down in the valley of hollow logs Two lovers lay in…
The Head And Heart I wish I was a slave to an age-old trade Like…
The Lost Trailers I lost my soul today along the river's edge. I gave…
The Watson Twins I've been talking to the walls I've been asking who to…
theheadandtheheart I wish I was a slave to an age-old trade Like…
Timi Yuro Down in the valley, the valley so low, Late in the…
Various - Radio Down in the jungle where nobody goes There's an elephant was…
Various Artists Down in the boondocks Down in the boondocks People put me do…
Wayne King & His Orchestra here's a chapel in the valley In the valley of my…
Whitman Slim Down the lane we'd meet by the roses In the valley…
X-Factors Woah behold the King! With a wondrous display His praises ri…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Artwoods:
Chicago Calling Chicago calling Hear you call my name Chicago calling Won't …
feel good Стой! Пока ещё не выключен свет Я хочу услышать ответ Скажи,…
Hoochie Coochie Man The gypsy woman told my mother Before I was born You got…
I Feel Good You give me such – a hard time Wish I could…
I Take What I Want I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah,…
If You Gotta Make a Fool If you got to make a fool of somebody If you…
If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody If you got to make a fool of somebody If you…
Oh My Love I see you dance and it all that blows I see…
One More Heartache One more heartache, I can't take it My heart is carryin'…
Things Get Better Come on, everybody. Come on, everybody. Hey hey, hey hey hey…
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