On December 8, 1967, “Island” label released “Mr. Fantasy”, the debut Traffic album.It was recorded April – November 1967, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Jimmy Miller.
Personnel:
- Dave Mason– vocals, guitar, mellotron, sitar, tambura, shakkai, harmonica, percussion, bass guitar
- Steve Winwood– vocals, organ, guitar, bass guitar, piano, harpsichord, percussion, arrangements
- Chris Wood– vocals, flute, saxophone, organ, percussion, sleeve design
- Jim Capaldi– vocals, drums, percussion
- Jimmy Miller– maracas
- Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones- backing vocals, percussion
- Eddie Kramer– engineer
- John Benton Harris – photography
Track listing:
- Heaven Is in Your Mind – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
- Berkshire Poppies – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
- House for Everyone – Dave Mason
- No Face, No Name, No Number – Jim Capaldi, Stevie Winwood
- Dear Mr. Fantasy – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
- Dealer – Jim Capaldi, Stevie Winwood
- Utterly Simple – Dave Mason
- Coloured Rain – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
- Hope I Never Find Me There – Dave Mason
- Giving to You – Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason, Stevie Winwood, Chris Wood
