In the spring of 1967, The Shotgun Express — one of the most star-studded “what if” bands of the British R&B scene — released their second and final single, a soulful mod stomper fronted by a young Rod Stewart. Issued in the UK on 28 April 1967, “Funny 'Cos Neither Could I” was backed with “Indian Thing”. 🔘 The Story The Shotgun Express was formed in London in May 1966 when Peter Bardens’ instrumental group Peter B’s Looners (featuring Bardens on keyboards, a young Peter Gre

In the autumn of 1964, a 19-year-old Rod Stewart made his official solo debut with a raw, bluesy take on the Sonny Boy Williamson classic “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.” With his already distinctive raspy voice and a gritty, energetic delivery, the track captured Stewart’s deep love for American rhythm and blues. Released on October 30, 1964, the single appeared on Decca Records under catalogue number F 11996. Backed with “I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town,” this 7-in