What Are You Listening To?

[Music Head]

from my library (vinyl)



This album fits in absolutely none of our genres, so just pretend it's where you think it should be.
May be at the top of my list from the lads. First Of May just melts me. And plenty to go with it. Sixth album, and
a double set. Loaded with strings and beautiful harmonies. Even a couple of instrumentals that don't get my low
score. They are more like classical music with some choir. A feud developed between Robin and Barry over which
track would be the first single, Robin's Lamplight or Barry's First Of May. Both excellent tracks, but Barry won
and Robin left the band, though returning later. First Of May never charted here so maybe Robin was right. The
album was a #10 in the U.K. and a #20 here. I have the original red velvet cover which was quite simple but fun to
run your hand over. Interesting to see Paul Buckmaster shows up here (cello), who would later surface on some of
Elton Johns best work. Originnaly intended as a concept album, that was abandoned when the feuding began. Said by
allmusic to be one of only three double albums of the decade to not include filler material. The other two? Blonde
On Blonde and The Beatles. I would disagree with The Beatles as that, but whatever (Number 9 anyone?).

I LOVE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - With All Nations

Best Track - First Of May

When I was small, and Christmas trees were tall,
we used to love while others used to play.
Don't ask me why, but time has passed us by,
some one else moved in from far away.

Now we are tall, and Christmas trees are small,
and you don't ask the time of day.
But you and I, our love will never die,
but guess we'll cry come first of May.

The apple tree that grew for you and me,
I watched the apples falling one by one.
And I recall the moment of them all,
the day I kissed your cheek and you were gone.

Now we are tall, and Christmas trees are small,
and you don't ask the time of day.
But you and I, our love will never die,
but guess we'll cry come first of May.

When I was small, and Christmas trees were tall,
do do do do do do do do do...
Don't ask me why, but time has passed us by,
some one else moved in from far away.

1) Odessa (City On The Black Sea) ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsOrpJfkUos
2) You'll Never See My Face Again **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imIbkfTdxuA
3) Black Diamond **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF8k87QjAwU
4) Marley Purt Drive ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuSWwiYfvHQ
5) Edison **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_HIgfrVMFI
6) Melody Fair ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-6kKCX2q1I
7) Suddenly **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tn7kfNnB8g
8) Whisper Whisper **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghm8h5WL2sw
9) Lamplight ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCuOsB9L_qo
10) Sound Of Love **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tc8vE1coVQ
11) Give Your Best ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt-sFrmU6lQ
12) Seven Seas Symphony **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzYBcSdp1wc
13) With All Nations (International Anthem) *
14) I Laugh In Your Face **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH2LXAWYyYY
15) Never Say Never Again ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJIH86xBUaY
16) First Of May ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gewTWM6fH0
17) The British Opera **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcIABOwU0do

3's - 7
2's - 9
1's - 1

Grade - 2.4

so many albums, so little time