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Caravan: Same

In January 1969, “Verve Forecast” label released the self-titled, debut Caravan album. It was recorded in September 1968, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Cox.

Personnel:

  • Pye Hastings – lead and co-lead vocals, guitars, bass guitar
  • Richard Sinclair – lead and co-lead vocals, bass guitar, guitar
  • Dave Sinclair – Hammond organ, backing vocals
  • Richard Coughlan – drums
  • Jimmy Hastings – flute
  • Keith Davis of DBWX – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings, Richard Coughlan and Dave Sinclair, except where noted.

  1. Place of My Own
  2. Ride
  3. Policeman
  4. Love Song with Flute
  5. Cecil Rons
  6. Magic Man
  7. Grandma’s Lawn
  8. Where but for Caravan Would I? – Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings, Richard Coughlan, Dave Sinclair, Brian Hopper

Robert Wyatt: Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard

In May 1975, “Virgin” label released “Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard”, the third Robert Wyatt solo album. It was recorded October 1974 – March 1975, at “The Manor Studios” and was produced by Robert Wyatt. The album art was by Wyatt’s wife Alfreda Benge.

Personnel:

  • Robert Wyatt– vocals, piano, imitation electric piano, organ, drums
  • Brian Eno– guitar, synthesizer, direct inject anti-jazz ray gun
  • Fred Frith– piano
  • Gary Windo– bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
  • Nisar Ahmad “George” Khan– tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
  • Mongezi Feza– trumpet
  • Bill MacCormick– bass guitar
  • John Greaves– bass guitar
  • Laurie Allan– drums

Track listing:

Side Ruth

  1. Soup Song – Brian Hopper, Robert Wyatt
  2. Sonia – Mongezi Feza
  3. Team Spirit – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera, Robert Wyatt
  4. Song For Che – Charlie Haden

Side Richard

  1. Muddy Mouse (a) – Fred Frith, Robert Wyatt
  2. Solar Flares – Robert Wyatt
  3. Muddy Mouse (b) – Fred Frith, Robert Wyatt
  4. 5 Black Notes And 1 White Note – Jacques Offenbach Robert Wyatt
  5. Muddy Mouse (c) Which in Turn Leads To Muddy Mouth – Fred Frith, Robert Wyatt