In November 1970, “Reprise” label released “Anyway”, the fourth Family album.Side one was recorded on July 26, 1970, at a concert at “Fairfield Halls” in Croydon, London; side two is a collection of new tracks recorded in 1970, at “Olympic Sound Studios” in London. The album was produced by Roger Chapman, Charlie Whitney, John Weider, Poli Palmer and Rob Townsend

Personnel:

• Roger Chapman– vocals, percussion
• Charlie Whitney– acoustic and electric guitars, bass
• John Weider– bass, violin, amplified acoustic guitar, percussion
• Poli Palmer- percussion, vibraphone, electric piano, piano, flute, drums
• Rob Townsend– drums, percussion
• George Chkiantz– engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by John “Charlie” Whitney and Roger Chapman, except where noted.

“Fairfield Halls”, Croydon.

1. Good News Bad News
2. Willow Tree
3. Holding the Compass
4. Strange Band – Charlie Whitney, Roger Chapman, Robin Williamson

“Olympic Studios”, London

1. Part of the Load
2. Anyway
3. Normans – Poli Palmer, Charlie Whitney, John Weider
4. Lives and Ladies