The ID - Big Time Operator (1967)

The Id

Aliases: Jeff St. John And The Id

This powerhouse band formed in 1966 quickly became a leading attraction in Sydney with a long-term residency at the Here Disco in North Sydney, and also made inroads in the Melbourne scene, playing at the famous Thumpin' Tum in the inner city with its powerful, brass-augmented repertoire and Jeff's rich and soulful vocals.  Jeff St John ,one of Oz's greatest soul voices , was a paraplegic and always performed seated.

Jeff St John & the Id's reputation as one of the country's top R&B bands also earned them a well-received support gig on the 1967 Yardbirds, Roy Orbison and Walker Brothers package tour of Australia. On record, Jeff and The Id are probably best remembered for their scorching, brass-laden smash single, "Big Time Operator", which featured Aussie sax legend Bob Bertles heading the horn section. The single reached #7 in Sydney and a respectable #12 in Melbourne in January 1967, and the recording sessions at Festival in Sydney were even photographed for a special feature in Go-Set. The band disbanded at the end of 67 when Jeff formed Yama.

Members:

Jeff St. John (vocals), Peter Anson (guitar), Bob Bertles (sax), King Fisher (trumpet), 

John Helman (bass), Bruce Johnson (sax, flute), Dave Montgomery (drums), Don McCormack (drums), Ian Walsh (organ), Dieter Vogt (trumpet)

 The ID - Big Time Operator (14 / 42:18)

RB 181 

 1. The ID - You Got Me Hummin' 

 2. The ID - Papas Got A Brand New Bag 

 3. The ID - If I Had A Ticket 

 4. The ID - In The Midnight Hour 

 5. The ID - Big Time Operator 

 6. The ID - Watch Out 

 7. The ID - Sisters Got My Woman 

 8. The ID - Devil Got My Woman 

 9. The ID - Feels Alright 

 10. The ID - How Much Pressure 

 11. The ID - Parchman Farm 

 12. The ID - The Jerk 

 13. The ID - Linda Lou 

 14. Jeff St. John & Yama - Nothing Comes Easy 

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