In May 1975, “Virgin” label released “In Praise of Learning”, the second Henry Cow and Slapp Happy collaborative album. It was recorded February-March 1975, at “The Manor”, and was produced by Phil Becque, Henry Cow and Slapp Happy. The album cover art work was by Ray Smith and was the last of the three “paint socks” of Henry Cow’s albums.
Personnel:
- Dagmar Krause – vocal
- Peter Blegvad– vocal, guitar, clarinet
- Fred Frith– guitar, violin, xylophone, piano
- Tim Hodgkinson– organ, clarinet, piano
- Lindsay Cooper– bassoon, oboe
- John Greaves– bass guitar, piano
- Chris Cutler– drums, radio
- Anthony Moore– piano, electronics, tapework
- Geoff Leigh– soprano saxophone
- Mongezi Feza– trumpet
- Phil Becque– oscillator
- Ray Smith– cover art
Track listing:
- War – Anthony Moore
- Living in the Heart of the Beast – Tim Hodgkinson
- Beginning: The Long March – Henry Cow, Slapp Happy
- Beautiful as the Moon – Terrible as an Army with Banners – Fred Frith, Chris Cutler
- Morning Star – Henry Cow, Slap Happy
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