On July 11, 1975, “Threshold” and “Decca” labels released “From Mighty Oaks” the debut Ray Thomas album. It was recorded 1974 – 1975, and was produced by Ray Thomas and Derek Varnals.
Personnel:
- Ray Thomas – lead and backing vocals, flute, bass flute, harmonica
- Mike Silver– acoustic guitar, backing vocal
- John Jones – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals
- J. Cole– pedal steel guitar
- Mike Moran– keyboards
- Trevor Jones – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dave Potts – drums, percussion
- Nicky James – percussion, backing vocals
- Richard Hewson– orchestral arranger, conductor
- Derek Varnals – recording
- Dave Baker – 2nd engineer
- Phil Travers – illustration, design
- Graham Hughes – photography
- Mike Pulland – photography
Track listing:
- From Mighty Oaks – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Hey Mama Life – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Play It Again – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Rock-A-Bye Baby Blues – Nicky James
- High Above My Head – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Love Is the Key – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- You Make Me Feel Alright – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Adam and I – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- I Wish We Could Fly – Ray Thomas