On June 3, 1976, “Threshold” label released “Hopes, Wishes and Dreams”, the second Ray Thomas studio album. It was recorded February – April 1976 at “Threshold Studios” in London, and was produced by Ray Thomas and Derek Varnals.
Personnel:
- Ray Thomas – lead and backing vocals, flute, bass flute, harmonica
- Mike Moran– keyboards
- John Jones – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
- Trevor Jones – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Graham Deakin– drums, percussion
- Barry St. John – backing vocals
- Liza Strike – backing vocals
- Helen Chappelle – backing vocals
- Nicky James – backing vocals
- Terry James – orchestral arrangements
- Derek Varnals – recording, associate producer
- Dave Baker – recording
- Phil Travers – illustration, design
- Gered Mankowitz– photography
Track listing:
- In Your Song – Nicky James
- Friends – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- We Need Love – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Within Your Eyes – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- One Night Stand – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Keep On Searching – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Didn’t I – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Migration – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- Carousel – Ray Thomas, Nicky James
- The Last Dream – Ray Thomas