Fritz the Cat

Overview

The soundtrack to the early-'70s underground cartoon hit, based on an R. Crumb character, was produced by Ed Bogas and Ray Shanklin, who also ended up writing much of the material. Most of it's funky instrumental soul-jazz, with contributions by such noted players as Bernard Purdie (drums), Merl Saunders (organ), Melvin Sparks (guitar), and Chuck Rainey (bass); Cal Tjader plays vibes on his own tune, "Mamblues." It's well-suited for the kind of loose, Joe Cool ambience of the film; judged purely as soul-jazz, it's just average. Providing a bit of variety are cuts licensed from Bo Diddley ("Bo Diddley"), Billie Holiday ("Yesterdays"), and the Watson Sisters, who deliver a gospel-soul number. The album's been reissued on a CD that also includes the soundtrack to Ralph Bakshi's subsequent adult-oriented animated feature, Heavy Traffic. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/2009
Label:	Fantasy
UPC:	0025218453219
Rank:	56038

Tracks

1. Black Talk  - Charles Earland
2. Duke's Theme  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin
3. Fritz the Cat  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin
4. Mamblues  - Cal Tjader
5. Bo Diddley  - Bo Diddley
6. Bertha's Theme  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin
7. Winston  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin
8. House Rock  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin
9. The Synagogue  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin
10. Yesterdays  - Billie Holiday
11. Love Light of Mine  -  Watson Sisters
12. The Riot  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin
13. You're the Only Girl (I Ever Really Loved)  - Ed Bogas  - Ray Shanklin

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Watson Sisters   Primary Artist
Billie Holiday   Primary Artist,Vocals
Ed Bogas   Primary Artist
Ray Shanklin   Primary Artist
Bo Diddley   Primary Artist
Charles Earland   Primary Artist
Cal Tjader   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Jim Post   Performer
Merl Saunders   Performer
Charles Earland   Performer
Alice Stuart   Performer
Billie Holiday   Performer
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie   Performer
Cal Tjader   Performer
Bo Diddley   Performer