On June 5, 1970, “Harvest” label released the debut, self-titled Barclay James Harvest album. It was recorded November 1969 – January 1970, at “EMI Studios”, and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Norman Smith.
Personnel:
- John Lees– vocals, guitars, recorder
- Jim Litherland – guitar
- Stuart “Woolly” Wolstenholme– vocals, mellotron, keyboards, guitar, harmonica
- Les Holroyd– vocals, bass guitar, guitar, cello
- Mel Pritchard– drums, percussion
- The Barclay James Harvest Symphony Orchestra
- Gavin Wright – orchestra leader
- Robert Godfrey – conductor, musical director
- Phil McDonald – engineer
- Ian Latimer – design
- Richard Dubkley – photography
Track listing:
All the tracks by les Holroyd, John Lees, Mel Pritchard and Stuart “Woolly” Wolstenholme.
- Taking Some Time On
- Mother Dear
- The Sun Will Never Shine
- When the World Was Woken
- Good Love Child
- The Iron Maiden
- Dark Now My Sky