Herbie Hancock's 'Blow Up'

Thomas Leo Wexler (tlw101@mailer.york.ac.uk)
Sun, 15 Oct 1995 15:56:20 BST


Hello people across the world...

I am looking for a little bit of help, and I was wondering whether anyone could help me.
My problem is this: When I was in Australia earlier this year, I came across a track on a
compilation album that I just fell in love with. Unfortunately, I had no money at the time (you
know how it is) and couldnt buy it. 'No worries' I thought (in an Australian accent) 'I'll get it
another time' - but oh no, it wasn't going to be that easy.

I have looked up loads of record stores, and even internet record catalogues (sp?) but I just cant
find it. All I know is that it is called 'Blow Up', and it was attributed to the aforementioned Mr
Hancock (not of the half hour fame, of course). I also know that it has a bassline that was
sampled on dee-lites 'groove is in the heart', if that helps anyone remember it. Suffice to say
that the original was considerably better.

Thanks

moT

P.S. Does anyone know any similar stuff, or which of the Herbie Hancock albums swing best?