Martini's - Hung Over
I featured this tune in a mix recently, and whilst digging for further information, was able to discover very little…
The writers are listed (side 1: Hung Over) as J. Keyes, C. Axton, A. Mitchell, M. Hodges & L. Hodges and (side 2: Late Late Party) as J. Keyes, C. Axton, M. Hodges & L. Hodges.
Side 1 really feels like it should be the second side (the hangover follows the late party); but is a tune that hooks from the opening bars. There is a section about a third of the way through where someone appears to be expressing their pain at their hangover (or, as some people prefer to think, bringing up some of last night’s excesses). Late Late Party is just a perfect tune for the stragglers at the end of a long night (I can see the lounge lizards tapping their feet).
Whilst researching the names, I came across a suggestion from Funky16Corners that said “I believe the Martinis were actually Packy Axton and other members of the Packers (along with some studio guys, maybe members of the Hi rhythm section).” The general consensus appears to be that the Martini’s were not a working band, but more likely a number of session musicians, certainly Leroy Hodges was one of the members of the Hi Rhythm Section (Memphis house band).
It is believed this record was released in 1967; but failed to chart. Unfortunately, like the actual artists performing on the record, I can find no information at all on the record label (Bar Records “24k Memphis golden soul”), nor the producer (Keyton); although I assume this to be a combination of J. Keyes & C. Aston. Can anyone shed any light?
Martini's ... sounding very definitely hung over! Martini's - late late party ... music for the late night lounge lizards