"Back on My Feet Again" is the second single released by

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. It was the follow-up to their hit single "

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". It was written by

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and John MacLeod and produced by Tony Macaulay. It charted at number 18 in the UK and also in Ireland. It reached No. 59 in the U.S. and number 29 in Canada.

Background

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was the lead vocalist on this song. According to bass guitarist Peter MacBeth, they had a choice of three songs. They recorded two and then went with "Back on My Feet Again". This, their second single was released in January 1968, According to

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in a February, 1968 article in ''

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'' the band's new equipment made a difference in the recording. Eric also said that they didn't use any session musicians. They only doubled on flute with Pat Burke playing that part. ;Other version by the Foundations A re-recorded version featuring Clem Curtis's replacement,

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, appeared on the

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album. The B-side of the single, " I Can Take or Leave Your Loving", was written by Rick Jones

Live appearances and special broadcasts

The January 20, 1968 issue of ''

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'' wrote that The Foundations, along with

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and the Alan Price Set etc. were set for a

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appearance in the next few days.

Reception

The single was reviewed in the January 20 issue of ''New Musical Express''. The reviewer referred to as a scorcher and a very good pop record. The throaty vocals, organ, handclaps, brass and stormy beat were the bonuses. There was just some minor criticism that the tune wasn't as catchy as the B side, "Need Your Loving" (the reviewer most likely referring to the B side, " I Can Take or Leave Your Loving"), and too much top (possibly referring the treble). The B side was composed by Rick Jones.

Releases

* The Foundations - "Back on My Feet Again" / " I Can Take or Leave Your Loving" - PYE 7N 17417 - 1968 * The Foundations - "Back on My Feet Again" / "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving" - UNI 55058

Charts

The single made its debut at no. 24 in the ''Melody Maker'' Pop 30 on the week of 10 February. It also debuted at no. 24 in the ''Disc and Music Echo'' TOP 30 chart that week. Whilst not doing as well as the first single, it spent ten weeks in the UK chart, and made it to No. 18. It made it to No. 29 in Canada. ''RPM Weekly'', Volume 9 No. 10 Week Ending 4 May 1968
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References

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External links

* 60 Golden Daze channel
The Foundations - Back On My Feet Again (HQ) (audio)
* Music4U channel, Jun 7, 2022
Back On My Feet Again - The Foundations - stereo
This has been made from the vocal track of the mono mix with Clem Curtis,
dubbed over the stereo backing from a mix featuring his replacement (audio)
* pluto00011 channel, Jan 6, 2010
Back On My Feet Again -The Foundations (video)
1968 singles The Foundations songs Songs written by Tony Macaulay Pye Records singles Uni Records singles Songs written by John Macleod (songwriter) 1968 songs Song recordings produced by Tony Macaulay