Sassafras — Expecting Company 1973 (UK, Hard/Boogie/Pub Rock)

The band was founded in 1970 by three South Wales musicians - guitarist Ralph Evans, bassist Ricky John Holt and drummer Rob Reynolds. They were soon joined by second guitarist David (Dai) Shell and vocalist Terry Bennett. After the original drummer was replaced by Bob "Congo" Jones (formerly of Love Sculpture), the line-up was finally formed. The band recorded several demos at Cardiff's Ddraig Studios before signing an album deal with George Martin's AIR Productions. In 1973, Polydor Records released their debut LP, which attracted good press and was warmly received by the public ... Sassafras still holds the UK record as the group that held the most concerts in a year (332 concerts in 365 days ). The band disbanded in 1977

Tracks:
01. Electric Chair — 4:58
02. Busted Country Blues — 3:29
03. Beans And Things — 5:32
04. Across The Seas Of Stars — 6:10
05. School Days — 5:29
06. The Way Of Me — 4:48
07. The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg — 5:07
08. Expecting Company / Meanwhile Back In Merthyr — 7:05
Bonuses:
09. Oh Don’t It Make You Want To Cry (Single A-Side, 1974) — 3:30
10. Kansas City Wine (Single B-Side, 1974) — 2:56

Personnel:
Terry Bennett — lead vocals, percussion
David «Dai» Shell — 1st lead guitar
Ralph Evans — 2nd lead guitar
Ricky John Holt — bass
Rob «Congo» Jones — drums
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Phil Sampson — producer