Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo / Take Me Home

Released in 1966 on the Decca label, this single features the Alan Price Set during a pivotal moment in the keyboardist's career. Following his departure from The Animals, Price formed this ensemble to explore a more jazz-influenced pop sound, moving away from the gritty rhythm and blues of his former group. The A-side, a rendition of the standard 'Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo,' showcases the band's penchant for sophisticated, brass-heavy arrangements that defined their mid-sixties output.

The production reflects the mid-sixties British recording aesthetic, where established labels like Decca were looking to capitalize on the versatility of former hit-makers. The cover art and overall design align with the standard visual language of Decca’s Y-series catalog, which prioritized clarity and brand identity over the experimental sleeve art that would become prevalent later in the decade. While not the most commercially dominant record of its time, it serves as a distinct marker of the transitional period between the British Invasion and the rise of baroque pop.