Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo / Take Me Home

Released in 1967 on the Decca label, this single features the Alan Price Set, a group formed by keyboardist Alan Price following his departure from The Animals. The A-side, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo, is a jazz-inflected reimagining of the classic song originally written for the 1953 film Lili. Price sought to bridge his blues-rock roots with a more sophisticated, orchestral pop sound, reflecting the shifting musical landscape of the late sixties.

The production demonstrates the era's focus on experimental arrangements and lush instrumentation, characteristic of the work Price produced with his ensemble during their tenure at Decca. While the band maintained a loyal following for their technical proficiency and Price’s distinctive Hammond organ playing, this specific release remains a niche artifact that captures the mid-career transition of an artist moving from British Invasion fame toward a more experimental, solo-oriented path.