Disc and Music Record
July 4, 1970.
High Again (Warner Brothers): Those dear people with a highly individual and jolly approach to both life and music turn up with their first single. And a very cheeky, perfectly splendid piece it is too. Full of hillbilly influences, it jogs along in great style with everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves just as Daddy Longlegs want them to. Lyrically it’s destined to be banned by the BBC on spec, which is a shame.
Melody Maker—Blind Date
July 4, 1970
Daddy Longlegs: “High Again.” (Warner Brothers)
I don’t know who this is but I love it. It sounds like the Grateful Dead but I don’t think it is. It reminds me of that group that did the song about passing a joint. It is good time music and good guitar work too. I really like to listen to these types of songs. The horn is tremendous. If this comes out in the States it will be really big.
Music Business Weekly
April 18, 1970
DADDY LONGLEGS: “Daddy Longlegs” (Warner Brothers WE 3004) Four Americans who have made their home in London, and brought with them the knowledge of combining straight musical talent with original humour. Their artistry is such that one has to sit down and listen to the different movements, especially on “Tell the Captain” which contains a beautifully constructed guitar movement. An enchanting album that could be a big seller.
New Musical Express
July 4, 1970
Daddy Longlegs: High Again (Warner Brothers).
Great fun, this. The sort of record to put on, sit back and just get engulfed in the infectious humour. A real blues chaser. It has a country hoe-down feel about it which is irresistible with a deep south accent vocal and a catchy backing sounding as if all the musicians must be having a ball. It almost ends in a country-and-western jam session. So different and such fun that it must be in there with a good chance.
Record Mirror
July 4, 1970
Daddy Longlegs: High Again; To The Rescue (Warner Bros. 8012)
Not quite a big-name group, not yet. But building a big reputation on stage. This is a happy, probably meaningful, number which jog-trots along with total amiability. An insistent little rhythmic thing, touches of humour, and hard to erase from the mind. So why bother to erase it? CHART CHANCE.
Record Retailer, Bubblers
July 4, 1970
Daddy Longlegs: High Again, Warner Brothers 8012 (Warner Brothers) Daddy Longlegs
A show-stopping group whose reputation is building fast enough in club circles to be in with chances here. Good-time, skiffly sort of basic sound, happy-go-lucky. Nice crisp edge. Flip: To The Rescue (Warner Brothers).
