On October 30, 1981, “Rough Trade” label released “The Sound of the Sand and Other Songs of the Pedestrian”, the debut David Thomas studio album. It was recorded May – June 1981, at “Regent’s Park” in London, and was produced by Adam Kidron and Peter Walmsley.
Personnel:
The Pedestrians:
- David Thomas – lead vocals, design
- Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
- Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
- Mayo Thompson – accordion
- John Greaves – bass guitar
- Philip Moxham – bass guitar
- Anton Fier – drums, percussion
- Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Golden Palominos:
- Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
- John Greaves – bass guitar, piano
- Anton Fier – drums, percussion
- Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Trees:
- Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
- Alan Greenblatt – guitar
- Paul Hamann – bass guitar
- Scott Krauss – drums
- Ralph Carney – saxophone, oboe
The Eggs
- Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
- Chris Cutler – drums
- Paul Hamann – engineer
- Phil Bodger – engineer assistant
- Adam Kidron – engineer, mixing, mastering
- Anne Clarke – assistant producer
- Martyn Lambert – design
- Peter Walmsley – design
- Mik Mellen – photography
- Shirley O’Loughlin – producer assistant
- Sue Johnson – producer assistant
- Geoff Travis – executive producer
Track listing:
All lyrics by David Thomas, all music as noted.
- The Birds Are a Good Idea – Philip Moxham, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson
- Yiki Tiki – Anton Fier, Mayo Thompson, David Thomas
- The Crickets in the Flats – Anton Fier
- Sound of the Sand – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
- The New Atom Mine – Anton Fier
- Big Dreams – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
- Happy to See You – David Thomas
- Crush This Horn Part 2 – Anton Fier, David Thomas
- Confuse Did – Anton Fier, David Thomas
- Sloop John B – traditional
- Man’s Best Friend – Anton Fier, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson, Eddie Thornton
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