One of the very finest British folk/roots albums of all time finally reappears on compact disc. Majestic music for the heart, head and feet. Alright Jack has been acknowledged as a classic of the English folk-rock genre and the Home Service as “Britain’s finest folk big band.” The album has been carefully remastered to bring out all the sonic detail.
“An absolutely essential purchase.” fROOTS



JONATHAN DAVIE ~ Bass, Chorus Vocals
HOWARD EVANS ~ Trumpets, Flugelhorn
ANDY FINDON ~ Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Flutes, Clarinet
MICHAEL GREGORY ~ Drums & Percussion
STEVE KING ~ Keyboards, Accordion, Chorus Vocals
JOHN TAMS ~ Vocals & 2nd Guitar
GRAEME TAYLOR ~ Lead Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Chorus Vocals
ROGER WILLIAMS ~ Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium

track list:
Alright Jack
Rose Of Allendale
Radstock Jig
Sorrow/Babylon
The Duke of Marlborough Fanfare
A Lincolnshire Posy - Dublin Bay : Horkstow Grange : Rufford Park Poachers : Brisk Young Sailor : Lord Melbourne : The Lost Lady Found
Look Up Look Up
Scarecrow

release date: 30th May 1998
barcode number: 5020393 301527

Price: £12.00
UK PnP: £0.00

The long-awaited appearance on compact disc of this fine soundtrack from the Royal National Theatre cycle of Mystery Plays, with special guest appearance from Linda Thompson. Originally released by Coda Records in 1985, now carefully remastered from the original tapes. Captured on this disc are some remarkable performances from John Tams and Bill Caddick - two leading lights of the British folk scene.

BILL CADDICK ~ Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
JONATHAN DAVIE ~ Bass, Percussion & Backing Vocals
HOWARD EVANS ~ Trumpets
ANDY FINDON ~ Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Flute and Clarinet
MICHAEL GREGORY ~ Drums & Percussion
STEVE KING ~ Keyboards
JOHN TAMS ~ Vocals & Melodeon
GRAEME TAYLOR ~ Lead Guitar, Banjo & Backing Vocals
ROGER WILLIAMS ~ Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium
with
PHIL LANGHAM ~ Fiddle, Accordion and Vocals
EVE MATHESON ~ Backing Vocals
PHIL PICKETT ~ Recorders, Shawn, Rauschpfeife
LINDA THOMPSON ~ Solo Vocals

track listing :
1 The NATIVITY God : Creation : Serpents Dance : Cain And Abel : Dont Be An Outlaw
2 The NATIVITY II Appearance Of The Archangel : Shay Fan Yan Ley : Journey To Bethlehem : The Nativity : Lay Me Low Herod
3 The NATIVITY III The Kings : Shepherds Arise
4 The PASSION Entry To Jerusalem : Betrayal And Denial : All In The Morning
Part I The Arrest : Scourging : All In The Morning
Part II The Trial : Lewk Up Lewk Up
5 The PASSION II The Road To Calvary : Crucifixion : The Moon Shines Bright : We Sing Allelujah
6 DOOMSDAY God : Wonderous Love : The Death Of Mary
7 DOOMSDAY II The Coronation Of The Virgin : Lyke Wake Dirge : Judgement : The Wheel

Release date: 30th May 1998
Barcode number: 5020393 301428

Price: £12.00
UK PnP: £0.00

The greatest British rock'n'folk band of them all - captured in all their live glory - with brass blazing, lead guitar screaming and a rock solid rhythm section. 'WILD LIFE' was recorded direct to DAT at the Sidmouth Festival. and London's Purcell Room and Half Moon during August 1992 with Bill Caddick on lead vocals.

A glorious aural souvenir of "Britain's finest folk big band."


track list:
Chaconne
The Reaper / Scarecrow / Battle of The Somme
Lili Marlene Walks Away / Pappa Joe’s Polka
Born A Dog, Died A Gentleman
Napoleon’s Grande March
Summer Is A’ Coming In
The Encounter
She Moves Among Men
Never Gonna Be A Cowboy Now
One More Whiskey
Battle Pavanne / Peat Bog Soldiers
Stay On The Line
Rainbow Waistcoat

BILL CADDICK - lead vocals, guitar
JONATHAN DAVIE - electric bass
ALAN DUNN - accordion, keyboards
HOWARD EVANS - trumpet
ANDY FINDON - saxophone, clarinet, flute
SEBASTIAN GUARD - drums & Percussion
PETE MURRAY - keyboards
RALPH SALMINS - drums & Percussion
GRAEME TAYLOR - lead guitar, vocals
ROGER WILLIAMS - trombone

Released 18th April 1995
Barcode number: 5020393 300124

Price: £12.00
UK PnP: £0.00