Rumplestiltskin was an English hard-rock/psych studio band that released a 1970 self-titled album on Bell Records, followed by a 1972 second, Black Magician, on the German Bellaphon label. The members also recorded instrumental-psych albums as Hungry Wolf and Ugly Custard. Members: Peter Lee Stirling [Peter Charles Greene, aka Daniel Boone] (vocals), Alan Hawkshaw [aka Jeremy […]
Sky was an English/Australian classical-rock super-combo that released six Ariola albums between 1979 and 1983 with world-class guitarist John Williams. Their repertoire mixed originals with songbook themes and rearranged classical pieces, including their hit 1980 Bach adaptation “Toccata.” The first two albums feature former Curved Air keyboardist Francis Monkman. Members: John Williams (guitar, 1979-83), Herbie […]
Water Bearer is the debut solo album by Sally Oldfield, released in 1978 on Bronze. Tracklist: A1. “Water Bearer” (6:25) A2. “Songs of the Quendi” (12:46) a. “Night Theme” b. “Wampum Song” c. “Nenya” d. “Land of the Sun” A3. “Mirrors” (3:29) B1. “Weaver” (3:38) B2. “Night of the Hunter’s Moon” […]
Rock ‘N’ Roll Juvenile is the 22nd studio album by Cliff Richard, released on September 7, 1979, on EMI. Marked by a hard-edged modern rock sound, the album spawned three singles: “Hot Shot,” “Carrie,” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” Richard’s biggest global hit. The album was largely a project between Richard and Terry Britten, an […]
The War of The Worlds is a musical adaptation of the 1897 science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, conducted by Jeff Wayne with narration by actor Richard Burton. The album was released as a two-LP set in 1978 on CBS, complete with elaborate gatefold and sleeve illustrations depicting key elements of the storyline. Select numbers […]
Tumbleweed Connection is the third album by English pianist/performer Elton John, released in 1970 on DJM. Tracklist: A1. “Ballad of a Well-Known Gun” (4:59) A2. “Come Down in Time” (3:25) A3. “Country Comfort” (5:08) A4. “Son of Your Father” (3:46) A5. “My Father’s Gun” (6:19) B1. “Where to Now St. Peter?” (4:12) B2. “Love Song” […]
Transformer is the second solo album by New York singer/songwriter Lou Reed, produced by David Bowie and released in 1972 on RCA Victor. Tracklist: A1. “Vicious” (2:55) A2. “Andy’s Chest” (3:17) A3. “Perfect Day” (3:43) A4. “Hangin’ ‘Round” (3:39) A5. “Walk on the Wild Side” (4:12) B1. “Make Up” (2:58) B2. “Satellite of Love” (3:40) B3. […]
