{"product_id":"wasted-1","title":"Wasted","description":"Gaturs include: Willie Tee (keyboards).\u003cbr\u003eWASTED is a compilation of singles released by the Gaturs, a New Orleans funk band, around 1970.\u003cbr\u003eIf Wasted ended after \"Gatur Bait,\" the third song, it would be a soul classic. Smooth grooves -- in the best sense -- that never let the jazz leanings take over, the Gaturs brought a less-drum-specific take to the New Orleans funky soul sound, complete with some great tambourine-shaking. Leader\/keyboardist Willie Tee had scored earlier regional hits with \"Teasin' You\" and it's sound-alike follow-up, \"Thank You John,\" two of the sweetest-sounding songs in the pimping songbook. By the time of these early-'70s recordings, Tee had played behind many of New Orleans' top artists, both on record and on-stage. His voice had also deepened. However, none of that can explain the vapidness of much of Wasted. Juxtaposed with standouts \"Booger Man\" and \"Cold Bear\" are downright boring lite-jazz vamps with lyrics that make many later-day adult contemporary songs seem insightful. Just when you're ready to give up completely, the Gaturs sucker you in for some more with a decent track like \"Funky Funky Twist.\" ~ Kurt Edwards","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52934496387359,"sku":"048612000117","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/c8e88bb0fd75459c41453684a191b41a.jpg?v=1790438525","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/wasted-1","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}