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Fantasy: Paint A Picture

In December 1973, “Polydor” label released “Paint a Picture”, the only Fantasy album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Chipping Norton Recording Studios” in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, and was produced by Peter Sames.

Personnel:

  • Paul Lawrence – vocals, twelve-string guitar, arrangements
  • Peter James – vocals, lead guitar, arrangements
  • David Metcalfe – vocals, keyboards, arrangements
  • David Read – vocals, bass guitar, arrangements
  • Jon Webster – vocals, percussion, arrangements
  • Andrew Pryce Jackman – brass arrangements
  • Graham Preskett – cello arrangements
  • David Grinstead – engineer
  • Larry Learmonth – design
  • Pete Lavery – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by David Metcalfe, David Read and Paul Lawrence.

  1. Paint a Picture
  2. Circus
  3. The Award
  4. Politely Insane
  5. Widow
  6. Icy River
  7. Thank Christ
  8. Young Man’s Fortune
  9. Gnome Songe
  10. Silent Mime

John Mayall: The Blues Alone

In November 1967, “Ace of Clubs” label released “The Blues Alone”, the fourth John Mayall album. It was recorded in May 1967, at “Decca Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Vernon and John Mayall.

Personnel:

  • John Mayall – vocals, guitars, harmonica, piano, organ, celeste, drums, design
  • Keef Hartley – drums 
  • Gus Dudgeon – engineer
  • David Grinstead – engineer
  • Rob Bosboom – photography
  • John Peeil – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by John Mayall

  1. Brand New Start
  2. Please Don’t Tell
  3. Down the Line
  4. Sonny Boy Blow
  5. Marsha’s Mood
  6. No More Tears
  7. Catch That Train
  8. Cancelling Out
  9. Harp Man
  10. Brown Sugar
  11. Broken Wings
  12. Don’t Kick Me