On May 9, 1969, “Fontana” label released “Beginnings”, the debut Ambrose Slade album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Ambrose Slade and Roger Wake.

Personnel:

• Noddy Holder- lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Dave Hill- lead guitar
• Jim Lea- bass guitar
• Don Powell- drums
• Roger Wake- engineer
• Linda Glover- artwork
• Richard Stirlin- photography

Track listing:

1. Genesis – Noddy Holder, Jim Lea, Dave Hill, Don Powell
2. Everybody’s Next One – John Kay, Gabriel Mekler
3. Knocking Nails into My House – Jeff Lynne
4. Roach Daddy – Noddy Holder, Jim Lea, Dave Hill, Don Powell
5. Ain’t Got No Heart – Frank Zappa
6. Pity the Mother – Noddy Holder, Jim Lea
7. Mad Dog Cole – Noddy Holder, Jim Lea, Dave Hill, Don Powell
8. Fly Me High – Justin Hayward
9. If This World Were Mine – Marvin Gaye
10. Martha My Dear – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
11. Born to Be Wild – Mars Bonfire
12. Journey to the Centre of Your Mind – Ted Nugent, Steve Farmer