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The Pretty Things: Emotions

On April 18, 1967, “Fontana” label released “Emotions”, the third Pretty Things (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Philips Studios” in London, and was produced by Steve Rowland.

Personnel:

  • Phil May – vocals
  • Dick Taylor – guitar
  • Brian Pendleton – rhythm guitar
  • Jon Povey – vocals, keyboards
  • Wally Waller – vocals, bass, guitars
  • John Stax – bass
  • Skip Alan – drums
  • Jacob Collier – double bass
  • Johnnie Gray – alto, soprano and tenor saxophone
  • G. Wallace – bass trombone
  • Albert Hall, Bert Ezzard, Greg Bowen – trumpet
  • Johnny Edwards – valve trombone
  • Keith Christie – trombone
  • John Shinebourne, Lionel Ross, R. Kok, William de Mont – cello
  • Marie Goossens – harp
  • Reg Tilsley – orchestra conductor

Track listing:

  1. Death of a Socialite – Ian Stirling, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  2. Children – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  3. The Sun – Phil May, Wally Waller
  4. There Will Never Be Another Day – Dick Taylor, Phil May, Wally Waller
  5. House of Ten – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  6. Out in the Night – Ian Stirling, Dick Taylor
  7. One Long Glance – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  8. Growing in My Mind – Phil May, Dick Taylor
  9. Photographer – Phil May, Ian Stirling, Dick Taylor
  10. Bright Lights of the City – Wally Waller, Phil May
  11. Tripping – Phil May, Dick Taylor
  12. My Time – Dick Taylor, Phil May, Wally Waller

Fruupp: Modern Masquerades

On November 14, 1975, “Pye” label released “Modern Masquerades”, the fourth and final Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1975, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian McDonald.

Personnel:

  • Vincent McCusker – vocals, lead guitars
  • John Mason – vocals, keyboards, vibes, French horn arrangements
  • Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar
  • Martin Foye – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Ian McDonald – alto saxophone, percussion, French horn, arrangements
  • Greg Bowen – trumpet
  • Terry Johnes – French horns
  • Barry Castle – French horns
  • Frank Ryecroft – French horns
  • Peter Civil – French horns
  • Chris Kimsey – engineer
  • Dave Hutchins – engineer assistant
  • Martin Cropper – art direction
  • Richard Strong – art direction
  • Robert Howe – illustration
  • Martin Goddard – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Vincent McCusker, except where noted.

  1. Misty Morning Way
  2. Masquerading with Dawn
  3. Gormenghast – John Mason
  4. Mystery Might
  5. Why
  6. Janet Planet – Paul Charles
  7. Sheba’s Song – Paul Charles