Genre: rock
Rating: *** (3 stars)
Title: Rainman
Company: Negram
Catalog: NQ 20,038
Year: 1971
Country/State: Holland
Grade (cover/record): VG/VG
Comments: Dutch pressing; clear tape along side seam; includes original lyric and credits insert
Available: 1
GEMM catalog ID: 4603
Price: $150.00
Cost: $63.00
It's doubtful that more than a handful of Americans will recognize the name of Dutch singer/guitarist Frank Nuyens. On the slim chance they do, it's likely to be a result of his association with the band Q65.
Recorded in 1971, "Rainman" was co-produced by Cuby & the Blizzards drummer Dick Beekman and Nuyens. Showcasing ten tracks co-written by Nuyens and Q65 drummer Jay Baar (there's one cover), the album may come as a mild disappointment to anyone expecting to hear a collection of Q65-styled R&B or psychedelia. That was certainly my initial feeling. Luckily I was willing to give the album a couple of spins which allowed its charms to eventually win me over. Musically material such as the title track, 'Don't' and '' the collection leans towards laidback singer/songwriter faire; albeit with electric backing. In spite of a fairly heavy accent, Nuyens had a nice voice that was well suited to the material. Individually most of the tracks were quite good, boasting strong melodies with Nuyens occasionally throwing in a tasty guitar solo ('Naturel Man' - his spelling). Curiously, his cover of Tim Hardin's 'Don't Make Promises' provides the most commercial and enjoyable track.
Hard to find in Holland, there probably aren't more than a handful of copies in this country ...
"Rainman" track listing:
(side 1)
1.) Rainman (Frank Nuyens - Jay Baar) -
2.) Naturel Man (Frank Nuyens) -
3.) Don't (Frank Nuyens) -
4.) Vicious Circle (Frank Nuyens) -
5.) Don't Make Promises (Tim Hardin) -
6.) You Will Be Freed By Me (Frank Nuyens) -
(side
2)
1.) Money Means Nothing At All (Frank Nuyens)
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2.) Get You To Come Through (Frank Nuyens) -
3.) She Told Me So (Frank Nuyens) -
4.) They Didn't Feel (Frank Nuyens) -
5.) The Joy That Is Inside (Frank Nuyens) -
drummer Dick Beekman and former Q 65 colleague - drummer Jay Baar.