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Chris Farlowe, born on October 13, 1940, in Islington, London, England, is an underrated British singer known for his soul and blues influences. His musical journey began with the John Henry Skiffle Group and other similar bands. In 1962, he released his first single, "Air Travel," which did not achieve commercial success. Around 1963 or 1964, he formed 'The Thunderbirds,' a band that included notable musicians such as guitarist Albert Lee and keyboardist Dave Greenslade. Despite recording five singles for the UK EMI subsidiary Columbia, the band failed to make an impact on the charts, and Farlowe was often mistaken for being black due to his vocal style. Farlowe's breakthrough came after signing with the Immediate label, founded by The Rolling Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham. This move allowed him to record several compositions by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, with some of his records produced by Jagger himself. Out of 11 singles released under Immediate, five featured covers of Rolling Stones songs. His third single on the label, "Out Of Time," achieved significant success, reaching the top of the charts.

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