Happy the Man is an American symphonic-rock band that released the 1977–78 Arista albums Happy the Man and Craft Hands, both comprised of lavish, intricate pieces (mostly instrumental). Their near-completed 1979 third album appeared posthumously in 1983 as 3rd – “Better Late…” Keyboardist Ken Watkins joined Camel for their 1979 album I Can See Your […]
Happy the Man is the 1977 debut album by the American quintet of the same name. A primarily instrumental affair, the music ranges from lucid and pastoral to punctual and frenzied. Tracklist: A1. Starborne A2. Stumpy Meets the Firecracker in Stencil Forest A3. Upon the Rainbow (Befrost) A4. Mr. Mirror’s Reflection on Dreams A5. Carousel […]
Crafty Hands is the second album by American symphonic/jazz-rock band Happy the Man, released in 1978 on Arista. Tracklist: A1. “Service With a Smile” (2:42) A2. “Morning Sun” (4:05) A3. “Ibby It Is” (7:51) A4. “Steaming Pipes” (5:42) B1. “Wind Up Doll Day Wind” (7:10) B2. “Open Book” (4:54) B3. “I Forgot to Push It” […]
