In January 1971, “Dandelion” label released “The Asmoto Running Band”, the second Principal Edwards Magic Theatre album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Nick Mason.

Personnel:

• Martin Stellman – vocals
• Vivienne McAuliffe – vocals
• Belinda Bourquin – vocals, piano, violin, recorder
• Root Cartwright – acoustic, electric and Spanish guitar, bass guitar, recorder
• Jeremy Ensor – bass guitar
• David Jones – congas, tambourine, percussion, bongos, cymbal, gong, maracas, bass drum
• Roger Swallow – drums, timpani, percussion, finger cymbals, snare, congas, acoustic guitar, tambourine, talking drum, tabla, xylophone
• Robin Sylvester – engineer
• Hipgnosis – design, photography

Track listing:

The Asmoto Side

1. Mc Alpine’s Dream – lyrics by David Jones, Martin Stellman, music by Root Cartwright
2. McAlpine Versus the Asmoto – Root Cartwright
3. The Asmoto Running Band (Hou’ Amih) – lyrics by David Jones, music by Root Cartwright
4. Asmoto Celebration – Root Cartwright
5. Further Asmoto Celebration (After the Ball) – lyrics vy David Jobes, music by Root Cartwright

The Gambini Side

1. Total Glycerol Esther – Root Cartwright
2. Freef (R’) All – lyrics by David Jones, music by Roger Swallow
3. Autumn Lady Dancing Song – lyrics by J. Hadley, music by Root Cartwright
4. The Kettering Song – lyrics by J. Hadley, music by Root Cartwright
5. Weirdsong of Breaking Through at Last – lyrics by M. Nettles, music by Root Cartwright