In September 1973, “Raft” label released “It’s Only a Movie”, the seventh  Family studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Knowie Hall”; “Olympic Studios” and “Air Studios”, and was produced by Roger Chapman, John “Charlie” Whitney , Tony Ashton, Jim Cregan and Rob Townsend. “It’s Only a Movie” was band’s last studio album before it disbanded the same year.

Personnel:

• Roger Chapman- lead vocals
• John “Charlie” Whitney- guitar, banjo
• Tony Ashton- keyboards, backing vocals
• Jim Cregan- bass
• Rob Townsend- drums, percussion
• Peter Hope-Evans- harmonica
• Del Newman – string and horn arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by John “Charlie” Whitney and Roger Chapman,  except where noted.

1. It’s Only a Movie
2. Leroy
3. Buffet Tea for Two
4. Boom Bang
5. Boots’n’Roots
6. Banger
7. Sweet Desiree
8. Suspicion
9. Check Out – John “Charlie” Whitney, Roger Chapman, Jim Cregan