The first single from the 2022 album OUT OF THE BLUE is a reworking of Willie Mitchell's THAT DRIVING BEAT. It features Greg Lyon and JOJO SMITH on vocals ,with funky tenor sax from PAUL WILLIAMSON [Melbourne] and Hammond organ by BRENDAN ST LEDGER.

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That Driving Beat - Greg Lyon and The Hip Operation feat Jojo Smith

The first song recorded for the album at about 10.30am one morning-with Scott Hills groovin' so hard on the drums.With Dave Ades-alto sax ,Ben Thompson-guitar solo,Steve Russell-piano,Jim Kelly-guitar,Bob Howlett-organ,Jojo Smith -vocal

WISHING WELL

A wonderful Motown tune-featuring the marvelous Martha Baartz on alto sax and vocals by Jojo Smith , bv's by Dean Gray, Sheryl Black and Maggie Mangravitti.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

A great Michael Ruff song, featuring Rick Fenn [10cc] on guitar and harmony vocals,Alan Park on keys.Kirk Lorange on slide, Scott Hills drums.

SHAKE A LITTLE

A tune I wrote with David Bentley and Greville Patterson. It features a killer drum track from Kere Buchanan [the HitMaker} and solos from my ex-Crossfire band mates Jim Kelly on guitar and Tony 'Spoons' Buchanan on tenor sax. A horn arrangement done over Skype by Lance Dixon in Paris. And the Hip Operation horn and vocal sections. Has been getting a fair bit of airplay .. which is nice. It was almost called That's the Plan, Dan ..

THAT'S THE PLAN

A tune inspired by George Duke and a crazy girl. Co-written with David Bentley , it features the very 'cool' Shannon Marshall on muted trumpet, Grant Gerarty [ John Butler Trio] on drums and Bob Howlett on Hammond organ. I played bass and keys,Jim Kelly played guitar and did a great mix too.

SOME CRAZY DREAM

A classic 60's feel-good song. With the marvelous Martha Baartz on sax,Jim Kelly on guitar,Sheryl Black and a lot of great vocalists from around Byron Bay . We be Groovin'...

GROOVIN'

GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION proudly announce the immediate release of their new album GROOVIN', featuring cool and funky sounds from of one of Australia's finest blues, soul & RnB bands. 

GREG LYON is one of Australia’s most experienced and versatile musicians. He has toured the world as bassist for the fusion band Crossfire,recording several acclaimed albums. He has also worked with greats like Jon Cleary,Jimmy Witherspoon, Elvin Bishop,Renee Geyer,Georgie Fame,Rodriguez and many others in the fields of jazz,blues,pop and rock. He has performed at major festivals and clubs around the world.

The new album GROOVIN’ features several of Greg’s original tunes as well as some seriously funky blues and a couple of classic songs from the 60’s, including the title track. The strong grooves and horn section drive the music along, and the great soloists, vocalists and guests add wonderful spice and colour to the music. 

The band is based in the creative hub of Byron Bay, Australia and features these fine players; 
Greg Lyon- bass and vocal,Jim Kelly-guitar
[Crossfire,studio]Scott Hills -drums{ The Flood,Graeme Connors]Wil Sargisson-keyboards
[NZ,Galapagos Duck]Shannon Marshall – Trumpet, vocal [solo-Afro Dizzi Act]and Martha Baartz – Saxaphones.

The HIP OPERATION are a musos band , and the album features many talented guests including the late Dave Ades on alto sax, Jojo Smith, Rick Fenn{10cc},slide master Kirk Lorange,and Kere Buchanan and Hamish Stuart.

GROOVIN’ was co-produced by Greg and Jim Kelly at  Tone Ranger Studios near Lismore NSW. 


The album will be available through Greg’s website,CDBABY,iTunes and distributed by onlybluesmusic.com


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