Improved Sound Limited - Catch A Singing Bird On The Road

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Catch A Singing Bird On The Road: A Forgotten Gem from 1973 Alright, let’s talk about Catch A Singing Bird On The Road by Improved Sound Limited. Released back in ’73, this album is a quirky little slice of pop-rock goodness that somehow slipped under the radar for many people. Hailing from the Netherlands and Germany, this band brought together some serious talent—like Uli Ruppert on bass and Axel Linstädt handling vocals, guitar, AND keyboards (what a guy!). With labels like CBS and Long Hair backing them, you’d think they’d blow up—but hey, life doesn’t always work out that way. Now, onto the music. This record has its fair share of bangers, but two tracks really stuck with me: “Humphrey Bogart” and “Mountain Moonshine.” First off, “Humphrey Bogart.” I mean, how can you not love a song named after one of Hollywood’s all-time greats? It’s got this groovy, laid-back vibe with just enough saxophone flair courtesy of Ralph Nowy to keep things interesting. There’s something about the way Axel’s voice glides over the melody—it feels like cruising down an open road in a convertible, wind messing up your hair. You know those songs that make you feel cooler than you actually are? Yeah, this is one of them. Then there’s “Mountain Moonshine,” which hits different. It’s more mellow, almost dreamy, with Frank Baum’s steel guitar adding this twangy texture that pulls you right into the scene. Like, I could totally picture myself sitting around a campfire somewhere remote, sipping moonshine (or maybe just imagining what moonshine tastes like). The percussion by Johnny Fickert gives it this heartbeat rhythm that keeps everything grounded while still letting your mind wander. Honestly, it’s the kind of track that sneaks up on you—it might not grab you at first listen, but once it sinks in, it stays. The rest of the album isn’t bad either. Tracks like “Rio Bravo 59” have this raw energy that reminds me why rock was such a big deal back then. And bonus points for including two versions of “The Dark Lord,” because who doesn’t love a little extra spooky vibes? Reflecting on Catch A Singing Bird On The Road, it’s kinda wild how these albums get lost in time. Back in the day, bands didn’t have social media or streaming services to hype their stuff—they relied on word-of-mouth and whatever airplay they could snag. So yeah, it makes sense that this gem flew under the radar. But here we are decades later, dusting it off and realizing, wow, this thing SLAPS. Oh, and here’s a random thought—how cool would it be if someone remixed “Humphrey Bogart” as an EDM track? Just saying.

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Artist: Improved Sound Limited
Album: Catch A Singing Bird On The Road
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Barricade3:19
Rio Bravo 592:43
Mountain Moonshine4:2
A Poets' Conversation3:26
A Poets' Conversation3:29
The Dark Lord3:38
Catch a Singing Bird On the Road3:57
Humphrey Bogart4:57
Breed3:46
The Dark Lord (Bonus Track)2:43
Catch A Singing Bird On The Road3:53
Sunday Morning After Church3:36
Hot Biscuit Slim4:29

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Catalog Numbers

  • LHC 00009
  • CBS Q 65 619
  • CBS S 65 619

Labels

  • Long Hair
  • CBS

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Quadraphonic

Credits

RoleCredit
BassUli Ruppert
DrumsRolf Gröschner
SaxophoneRalph Nowy
Steel GuitarFrank Baum
VocalsAxel Linstädt
GuitarAxel Linstädt
KeyboardsAxel Linstädt
PercussionJohnny Fickert

Notes

  • Issued with lyric insert.
  • Sleeve : Printed in Germany, Record : Made In Holland

About Improved Sound Limited

Krautrock band, formed 1961 in Nürnberg (Nuremberg, Germany). Changed their name 1976 for a short time to "Condor". They also made soundtracks for german television series and to movies from and .

Name Vars

  • Improved Sound Limited
  • Improved Sound Ltd
  • Improved Sound Ltd...
  • Improved Sounds Ltd
  • The Improved Sound Limited

Aliases

  • Condor

Members

  • Axel Linstädt
  • Bernd Linstädt
  • Johnny Fickert
  • Rolf Gröschner
  • Uli Ruppert

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Catch A Singing Bird On The Road* by Improved Sound Limited is like a hidden gem from the '70s. It came out in 1973 and blends rock with pop rock vibes. What makes it stand out? One guy, Axel Linstädt, absolutely crushed it by handling vocals, guitar, and keyboards. Talk about multitasking! Plus, it features tracks with quirky titles like "Humphrey Bogart" and "Hot Biscuit Slim." Pretty wild for an album released in just two countries—Netherlands and Germany. Not your everyday classic, but definitely worth checking out if you love raw '70s sounds.

Comments

hijke75
hijke75
2025-03-12
Excelente album boa musica Obrigado Sr Luis .
robinvanpebrie
robinvanpebrie
2025-03-12
Masterpice
leslie88ri
leslie88ri
2025-03-11
How can you not adore an album whose opening track is called ''Humphrey Bogart''?
len1919
len1919
2025-03-11
sooooo good. The self titled one is just as great.
learnlinuxweb
learnlinuxweb
2025-03-11
beautiful melodic rock album fine songs with marvelous harmonies top vocals always with feeling the spirit of the BEATLES ,CSNY ....
mikkoolavimakela2
mikkoolavimakela2
2025-03-10
sou amante do rock de boa qualidade. essa banda nao conhecia parabens pela postagem. Sou brasileiro e um abraço aos irmaos portugueses. Luiz valeu mais uma raridade q poucos apreciam
medrawnapart
medrawnapart
2025-03-09
Improved Sound Limited ist eine Band die vor allem in den 1970er Jahren populär war.

Sie begann 1961 als Schülerband des Willstätter-Gymnasium in Nürnberg. Ursprünglich nannte sie sich Pyjamas Skiffle Group, von 1964 bis 1966 The Blizzards und kurzfristig auch Condor. Sie begleitete für eine Zeit auch Roy Black. Sie schrieben die Musik für den TV-Dokumentarfilm Ezra Pound, für die 13-teilige Serie Der 6. Tag und Die Spielschule, für die Serie Der Kommissar die Musik der Folge Dr. Meinhardts trauriges Ende, sowie für die TV-Serie Krempoli – Ein Platz für wilde Kinder und die Titelmusik der Serie Bier und Spiele.

Bandmitglied sind Rolf Gröschner, Johnny Fickert († 2009), Axel Linstädt, Uli Ruppert und Texter Bernd Linstädt.
pilatespuravida
pilatespuravida
2025-03-08
Bello!
myrestoreru
myrestoreru
2025-03-08
Olá, Luís.
Português? Lisboeta, portuense?
Curiosidade, como achaste esta banda? Onde primeiro ouviste a música deles?