Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo / Take Me Home

Released in 1966 on the Decca label, this single features The Alan Price Set, a group formed by keyboardist Alan Price shortly after his departure from The Animals. The transition marked Price's shift toward a more sophisticated, brass-heavy pop sound, moving away from the gritty rhythm and blues roots of his former band. This specific record highlights the ensemble's attempt to capture a broader audience during the peak of the mid-sixties British pop explosion.

The tracks demonstrate the band's penchant for arranging standards and contemporary hits with complex, jazz-inflected horn sections. While Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo was a well-known composition originally from the film Lili, the band’s interpretation reflected the era's experimentation with studio production and orchestral pop arrangements. Critics of the time viewed the work as a polished showcase of Price’s evolving musical identity, emphasizing technical proficiency and melodic accessibility over the raw energy of the British beat movement.