Legendary Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls worked on his first solo album, a record that will be released on April 13th via Twanky Records.The album is entitled "Smalls Change" and comprises of songs that include guest musicians such as Steve Vai, Rick Wakeman,Steve Lukather, Chad Smith and many many more.
Smalls unveiled the first song which is the title track of the album. "Smalls Change" gives a first idea of what to expect of this exciting and spectacular new longplayer of one of the legends in metal.
01. Openture - Derek with The Hungarian Studio Orchestra
02. Rock 'N' Roll Transplant - Derek with Steve Lukather (guitar, TOTO), drum legends Jim Keltner (George Harrison) and Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)
03. Butt Call - Derek with Phil X (guitar, BON JOVI) and Taylor Hawkins (drums, FOO FIGHTERS)
04. Smalls Change - Derek with The Hungarian Studio Orchestra, Judith Owen (vocals) Danny Kortchmar (guitar, Don Henley) and Russ Kunkel (drums, James Taylor)
05. Memo To Willie - Derek with Donald Fagen (vocals), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and Larry Carlton (guitars, STEELY DAN) and The Snarky Puppy Horns
06. It Don't Get Old - Derek with Peter Frampton (guitar, vocals) and Waddy Wachtel (guitar Keith Richards).
07. Complete Faith - Derek with The Hungarian Studio Orchestra
08. Faith No More - Derek with The Hungarian Studio Orchestra and Todd Sucherman (drums, STYX)
09. Gimme Some (More) Money - Derek with Paul Shaffer (piano and organ), Waddy Wachtel (guitar) and David Crosby (vocals)
10. MRI - Derek with Dweezil Zappa (guitars)
11. Hell Toupee - Derek with The Hungarian Studio Orchestra
12. Gummin the Gash - Derek with Steve Vai (guitar), Gregg Bisonnette (drums, Ringo Starr) and Jane Lynch (vocals)
13. She Puts The Bitch In Obituary - Derek with Richard Thompson (guitar) and Jane Lynch (vocals)
14. When Men Did Rock - Derek with Michael League (bass), Joe Satriani (guitar), Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and The Hungarian Studio Orchestra
Derek Smalls – Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing ) 2018