Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo / Take Me Home

Released in 1966 on the Decca label, this single captured The Alan Price Set during their transition period following Alan Price's departure from The Animals. The group sought to refine a sophisticated, organ-led pop-soul sound that diverged from the gritty R&B foundations of Price's former band. By recording the jazz standard 'Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo,' the ensemble demonstrated an interest in blending traditional pop sensibilities with contemporary British beat arrangements.

The record was produced to showcase Price’s distinctive keyboard work and evolving vocal style as a solo artist and bandleader. While the single was part of a broader effort to establish the Set as a distinctive commercial entity, it remains a notable artifact of the mid-sixties UK studio scene, reflecting the era's experimentation with pop covers and orchestral-tinged arrangements. It was received as a modest entry in the band’s catalog, serving as a stepping stone toward Price's later successful solo career.