The band played on the first live edition of Ready Steady Go where they promoted their first single Sweet Mary, the opening track on this CD. However, the band never matched its live reputation gained in the pubs and clubs of London on record despite releasing an LP, an EP and a number of singles. Some sources claim that I take What I Want charted although this is not collaborated my own sources.

The band lasted until 1967 when they changed into St Valentine's Day Massacre. Keef Hartley later moved to John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Jon Lord joined the Flowerpot Men and then Deep Purple. Derek Griffiths the guitarist moved to playing sessions. Art Wood teamed up briefly with former Small Faces to form Quiet Melon with his brother Ronnie and a singer called Rod Stewart. This evolved into the Faces.

100 Oxford Street includes A and B sides of the first four Artwoods singles as well as the fifth A side I Feel Good. Other tracks are credited to the Decca release LK 4830 which could be an EP (more information needed here.)

This is a fine example of mid-1960s British R&B and a useful addition to any CD collection. Also, a detailed biography of the band in the insert.

Essential Tracks:

• Keep Lookin'
• One More Heartache
• Sweet Mary

Track Listing:

1. Sweet Mary
2. If I Ever Get My Hands on You
3. Goodbye Sisters
4. Oh My Love
5. I Take What I Want
6. Big City
7. She Knows What To Do
8. I'm Looking for a Saxophonist
9. Keep Lookin'
10. I Keep Forgetting
11. I Feel Good
12. One More Heartache
13. Down in the Valley
14. Be My Lady
15. Stop and Think It Over
16. Don't Cry No More