This wheels on fire - Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & the Trinity

'This wheels on fire' was originally written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko and recorded by The Band in 1967. In 1968, a version by Julie Driscoll with Brian Auger and the Trinity became a hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. With its use of distortion, phasing, the evocative imagery of the song's title and the group's flamboyant dress, this version is closely associated with the psychedelic era in British music. 

The song was also covered by Siouxie and the Banshees, and I bought that single back in 1996. I never bought the Driscoll version, partly because I thought I already had it. But I didn't, and I found out when I came across this copy. It is a German double single featuring four tracks by the band. I needn't really have bothered because aside from the first track this isn't really the kind of thing I take pleasure in listening to, but it's good to finally have this track nonetheless.

My collection: 7" single no. 6778
Found: Discogs.com, received 1 October 2022
Tracks: 'This wheels on fire' / 'Road to Cairo' // 'Save Me, part 1', 'Tramp'