Jeff Beck (July 7, 1967) "Tallyman" / "Rock My Plimsoul" Single 7" (Columbia DB 8227 UK)

RELEASE INFORMATION

Released July 7, 1967

7" Vinyl Single

Reference: UK: DB 8227

A. Tallyman (Graham Gouldman) – 2:47 B. Rock My Plimsoul (Jeffrey Rod) – 3:33

Notes "Tallyman" / "Rock My Plimsoul" (single version).

Produced by Mickie Most.

UK pressings include solid and knockout center variations.

UK VARIANTS: 

• UK - Columbia – DB 8227 - 1967 (4 Prong Centre)

• UK - Columbia – DB 8227 - 1967 (Promo) • UK - Columbia – DB 8227 - 1967 (Solid Centre)

CHART PERFORMANCE 

UK: Peak position 30

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS:

• Australia - Columbia – DO-5014 - 1967

• Germany - Columbia – C 23 579 / C 23579 / 45-DW 6599 - 1967

• Netherlands - Columbia – DB 8227 - 1967

(opposite)

• New Zealand - Columbia – DNZ.10516 - 1967

• South Africa - Columbia – DSA 744 - 1967

• Sweden - Columbia – DB 8227 - 1967

• US - Epic – 5-10218 - 1967 (Promo, Styrene)

MUSIC AND LYRICS

"Tallyman" is a pop-oriented, hard rock song with a catchy, upbeat melody. "Rock My Plimsoul" is a blues rock number with a suggestive, swaggering tone, a reworking of B.B. King’s “Rock Me Baby”.

RELEASE 

"Tallyman" / "Rock My Plimsoul" by Jeff Beck (credited solo, though effectively The Jeff Beck Group) was released in the UK on Columbia (DB 8227) and in the US on Epic (10218).

It marks a pivotal moment bridging Jeff Beck’s time with The Yardbirds and the formation of The Jeff Beck Group.

RECEPTION 

Contemporary reviews were mixed, with “Tallyman” seen as a catchy but lightweight pop effort, while “Rock My Plimsoul” was praised for its raw energy and Stewart’s vocals. The single is considered a bridge to the heavier sound of Truth (1968).

PERSONNEL 

Jeff Beck – guitar, lead vocals (A-side) Rod Stewart – lead vocals (B-side), backing vocals Ronnie Wood – bass Aynsley Dunbar – drums (uncredited)

BACKGROUND 

The single reflects Jeff Beck’s transition from pop-oriented singles to the heavier, blues-infused sound that would define his seminal album Truth (1968).

"Tallyman" was aimed at pop audiences while "Rock My Plimsoul" hinted at the groundbreaking sound to come.

The B-side is noted for being louder, rougher, and more guitar-focused than the later Truth version.

SOURCES 

Discogs,

45 World,

Wikipedia.

BBC Official Charts

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