On June 1, 1966, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Incredible String Band (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Joe Boyd. In the Melody Maker’s annual poll, “The Incredible String Band” won the title “Folk Album of the Year”.
Personnel:
- Mike Heron– lead and backing vocals; guitar
- Clive Palmer– lead and backing vocals; banjo, guitar, kazoo
- Robin Williamson– lead and backing vocals, violin, guitar, tin whistle; mandolin
Track listing:
- Maybe Someday – Mike Heron
- October Song – Robin Williamson
- When the Music Starts to Play – Mike Heron
- Schaeffer’s Jig – traditional
- Womankind – Robin Williamson
- The Tree – traditional, arr. Robin Williamson
- Whistle Tune – traditional, arr. Robin Williamson
- Dandelion Blues – Robin Williamson
- How Happy I Am – Mike Heron
- Empty Pocket Blues – Clive Palmer
- Smoke Shovelling Song – Robin Williamson
- Can’t Keep Me Here – Mike Heron
- Good as Gone – Robin Williamson
- Footsteps of the Heron – Mike Heron
- Niggertown – traditional, arr. Clive Palmer
- Everything’s Fine Right Now – Mike Heron
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