Gruppo Sportivo - Rare Tracks For Collectors (1978)

Gruppo Sportivo is formed in The Hague. Max, Peter, Eric and Hans Vandenburg from the Leo Unger Band. Zappa and Beatles fan Vandenburg soon becomes the band's leader. He asks singer Meike Touw to join the band. She is joined by Josee van Iersel and together they make up the Gruppettes. The band's career takes a turn when they are asked to support the Golden Earring on their new tour. Earring singer Barry Hay produces Gruppo Sportivo's first single Out There In The Jungle, which becomes a small hit.






Track Listing

SIDE 1

1. Out There in the Jungle
(Van DeFruits) 3'01"
2. Nobody Can Win Forever
(Everybody May Lose)
(Van DeFruits) 4'31"
3. I Can't Stop Lovin' You
(Van DeFruits) 3'07"

Produced by Barry Hay and John Kriek, 1976

SIDE 2

1. Hoola Fever
(Van DeFruits) 2'44"
2. Nickles and Dimes
(Van DeFruits) 2'50"

Produced by Robert Jan Stips, 1977
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