In February 1970, “Charisma” label released “The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other”, the second Van der Graaf Generator album. It was recorded in December 1969, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony. The album was ranked at number 15 in the “Q” and “Mojo” “Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock” list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums”

Personnel:

• Peter Hammill– lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
• Hugh Banton– Farfisa organ, piano, backing vocals
• Nic Potter– bass guitar, electric guitar
• Guy Evans– drums, percussion
• David Jackson– alto and tenor saxophone, flute, backing vocals
• Gerry Salisbury –cornet
• Mike Hurwitz –cello
• Van der Graaf Generator – arrangements
• Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer, recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill..

1. Darkness
2. Refugees
3. White Hammer
4. Whatever Would Robert Have Said?
5. Out of My Book
6. After the Flood