On June 3, 1976, “Threshold” label released “Hopes, Wishes and Dreams”, the second Ray Thomas studio album. It was recorded February – April 1976 at “Threshold Studios” in London, and was produced by Ray Thomas and Derek Varnals.

Personnel:

• Ray Thomas – lead and backing vocals, flute, bass flute, harmonica
• Mike Moran– keyboards
• John Jones – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
• Trevor Jones – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Graham Deakin– drums, percussion
• Barry St. John – backing vocals
• Liza Strike – backing vocals
• Helen Chappelle – backing vocals
• Nicky James – backing vocals
• Terry James – orchestral arrangements
• Derek Varnals – recording, associate producer
• Dave Baker – recording
• Phil Travers – illustration, design
• Gered Mankowitz– photography

Track listing:

1. In Your Song – Nicky James
2. Friends – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
3. We Need Love – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
4. Within Your Eyes – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
5. One Night Stand – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
6. Keep On Searching – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
7. Didn’t I – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
8. Migration – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
9. Carousel – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
10. The Last Dream – Ray Thomas