Keef_hartley_band_dont_be_afraid

Recorded between April and July 1969 at , the track was part of a session that aimed to diversify the band's sound following their Woodstock appearance.

: The track is heavily colored by Mick Weaver’s B3 organ and a punctuated brass section that adds a "jazz flavor" rarely seen in standard blues outfits of the era. Production & Personnel keef_hartley_band_dont_be_afraid

: The song is anchored by a deep, funky groove provided by bassist Gary Thain (later of Uriah Heep ) and Keef Hartley’s metronomic, dynamic drumming. Recorded between April and July 1969 at ,

: While the band's debut Halfbreed was heavily indebted to John Mayall's Bluesbreakers , "Don't Be Afraid" signaled a shift toward R&B and soul influences, later solidified on the 7-CD box set Sinnin' For You released by Cherry Red Records . Historical Significance : While the band's debut Halfbreed was heavily

"Don't Be Afraid" is often described as a masterclass in the British blues-rock handbook, but with a "chameleonic" twist.