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The Incredible String Band: U

In October 1970, “Elektra” label released “U”, the seventh Incredible String Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in May 1970, and was produced by Joe Boyd.

Personnel:

  • Mike Heron – vocal, guitar, mandolin, bass, piano, organ, sitar
  • Robin Williamson – vocal, guitar, 12-string guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, flute, Jew’s harp, shanai, gimbri, soondri, clay drums. Washboard, Greg Heat’s voice sitar
  • Rose Simpson – guitar, table
  • Peter Grant – banjo
  • Licorice McKechnie – vocal, guitar, drums, spoons
  • Janet Shankman – vocal, harpsichord
  • Rose Simpson – vocal, bass
  • Mal and Malcolm – vocals
  • Tom Constanten – arranger

Track listing:

All tracks are written by Robin Williamson except where noted.

  1. El Wool Suite – Mike Heron
  2. The Juggler’s Song
  3. Time
  4. Bad Sadie Lee – Janet Shankman
  5. Queen of Love
  6. Partial Belated Overture – Mike Heron
  7. Light in Time of Darkness / Glad to See You – Mike Heron
  8. Walking Along with You – Mike Heron
  9. Hirem Pawnitof / Fairies’ Hornpipe – traditional, arranged by Mike Heron
  10. Bridge Theme – Mike Heron
  11. Bridge Song – Mike Heron
  12. Astral Plane Theme
  13. Invocation
  14. Robot Blues
  15. Puppet Song
  16. Cutting the Strings
  17. I Know You – Licorice McKechnie
  18. Rainbow – Mike Heron