WASTED is a compilation of singles released by the Gaturs, a New Orleans funk band, around 1970.
If Wasted ended after "Gatur Bait," the third song, it would be a soul classic. Smooth grooves -- in the best sense -- that never let the jazz leanings take over, the Gaturs brought a less-drum-specific take to the New Orleans funky soul sound, complete with some great tambourine-shaking. Leader/keyboardist Willie Tee had scored earlier regional hits with "Teasin' You" and it's sound-alike follow-up, "Thank You John," two of the sweetest-sounding songs in the pimping songbook. By the time of these early-'70s recordings, Tee had played behind many of New Orleans' top artists, both on record and on-stage. His voice had also deepened. However, none of that can explain the vapidness of much of Wasted. Juxtaposed with standouts "Booger Man" and "Cold Bear" are downright boring lite-jazz vamps with lyrics that make many later-day adult contemporary songs seem insightful. Just when you're ready to give up completely, the Gaturs sucker you in for some more with a decent track like "Funky Funky Twist." ~ Kurt Edwards
featuring veteran New Orleans keyboardist, Willie Tee (Wild Magnolias) & his jazzy 70's Meters style funk band, riffs & break beats, appeals to hip-hop fans, includes rare & previously unreleased material, 5 bonus tracks
Gaturs include: Willie Tee (keyboards).
The Gaturs: June Ray (guitar); Irvin Charles (bass guitar); Larry Pena (drums); Willie Tee.
Personnel: Willie Tee (vocals, keyboards).
Recording information: New Orleans, LA (1970).
Photographer: Michael Smith .
Gaturs - Wasted Songs
| 1 | Booger man | | | |
| 2 | Cold Bear * See All 2 | 2:55 | | (Different version) |
| 3 | Gatur Bait | | | |
| 4 | Nobody Can Be You | | | |
| 5 | Hunk of Funk | | | |
| 6 | Funky Funky Twist | | | |
| 7 | Wasted | | | |
| 8 | Yeah, You're Right | | | |
| 9 | Concentrate | | | |
| 10 | Get Up | | | |
| 11 | First Taste of Hurt | | | |
| 12 | One Thrill Fool | | | |
| 13 | Man That I Am See All 2 | | | |
| 14 | I'm Gonna Make You Love Me | | | |
| 15 | Sweet Thing | | | |
| (*) MP3 for this song is from a different CD. Listen to the sound sample to be sure this is the version you're looking for. |
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