Renaissance – Prologue (1972)

Prologue is the third album by English symphonic-folk ensemble Renaissance, released in 1972 on Sovereign/Capitol. The album is the first under the Renaissance-nameplate to feature the “mainstream” lineup of Annie Haslam, Jon Camp, John Tout, Terry Sullivan, and Michael Dunford, the last of whom serves as musical director for this release.

Tracklist:
A1. Prologue (5:42)
A2. Kiev (7:40)
A3. Sounds of the Sea (7:12)
B1. Spare Some Love (5:13)
B2. Bound for Infinity (4:24)
B3. Rajah Khan (11:31)

Credits:
John Tout — keyboards, vocals, arrangements
Annie Haslam — vocals, percussion
Rob Hendry — guitar, mandolin, chimes, vocals
Jon Camp — bass, tampura, vocals
Terry Sullivan — percussion

Mick Dunford — arrangements
Francis Monkman — synthesizer
Miles A. Copeland III — producer
Hipgnosis — cover art

 

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