Stackridge - Man In The Bowler Hat (Expanded Edition) [CD]

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• NEW EXPANDED 2CD EDITION OF THE CLASSIC 1974 ALBUM BY STACKRIDGE. PRODUCED BY GEORGE MARTIN.

• WITH TEN ADDITIONAL BONUS TRACKS RECORDED FOR BBC RADIO ONE “IN CONCERT” IN JANUARY 1973 AND THE BOB HARRIS SHOW IN FEBRUARY 1973.

• FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK AND NEW ESSAY WITH EXCLUSIVE BAND
• REVIEWS IN PROG, UNCUT, MOJO, RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINES PLUS COVERAGE ON RELEVANT WEBSITES AND FANZINES.

Formed in Bristol in 1969, Stackridge were one of the most unique British bands of the era. Their initial line-up featured Andy Davis (guitar, keyboards, vocals), James Warren (guitar, vocals), James “Crun” Walter (bass), Michael “Mutter” Slater (flute, vocals), Michael Evans (violin) and Billy Bent (drums). Possessing a gift for melody, musicianship and a fine sense of humour and English eccentricity, their concerts were legendary.

Throughout 1970 they honed their song writing and live act, appearing at the very first Glastonbury festival that year. In 1971, Crun Walter departed the band and James Warren assumed bass guitar duties. They signed to MCA Records and recorded their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, issued in August that year. Their second album, ‘Friendliness’, was issued in November 1972, the album and subsequent tours with fellow Bristol act The Pigsty Hill Orchestra and latterly Camel, gained the band more dedicated followers.

The band’s third album, ‘The Man in the Bowler Hat’ was produced by the legendary George Martin and is widely regarded as one of their finest works featuring material such as ‘The Road to Venezuela’, ‘The Last Plimsoll’, ‘Dangerous Bacon’ and the evocative ‘God Speed The Plough’.

This Esoteric Recordings edition has been expanded to include an additional CD which features all the recordings made by Stackridge for the BBC in 1973, including a performance for the Radio One In Concert programme in January 1973 and four tracks recorded for a Bob Harris show session in February 1973. The release features an illustrated booklet with exclusive band interviews and an essay by Mike Barnes.

Fundamentally Yours

Anyone for Tennis

Pinafore Days

Do the Stanley

The Last Plimsoll

Syracuse the Elephant

To the Sun and the Moon

Purple Spaceships Over Yatton

The Road to Venezuela

Twist and Shout

The Galloping Gaucho

Dora the Female Explorer

Humiliation

The Lyder Loo

Dangerous Bacon

God Speed the Plough

The Indifferent Hedgehog

The Road to Venezuela

God Speed the Plough

The Galloping Gaucho

Fundamentally Yours

Anyone for Tennis

Pinafore Days

Do the Stanley

The Last Plimsoll

Syracuse the Elephant

To the Sun and the Moon

Purple Spaceships Over Yatton

The Road to Venezuela

Twist and Shout

The Galloping Gaucho

Dora the Female Explorer

Humiliation

The Lyder Loo

Dangerous Bacon

God Speed the Plough

The Indifferent Hedgehog

The Road to Venezuela

God Speed the Plough

The Galloping Gaucho

• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 5013929483897

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