Daylight - Daylight (1971 uk,folk rock,prog)

Daylight - Daylight (1971 uk,folk rock,prog)

Daylight formed in Cornwall from Mike Silver, Steve Hatton and Chrissy Quaye but they would soon relocate to a London, finding themselves a flat on Ealing Broadway.The trio were very nearly homeless however when they fell victim of an unscrupulous con artists who had also promised the flat to somebody else, who arrived unannounced expecting to also move in. Thankfully they had got there first and remained in situ. With the landlord having done a bunk they also enjoyed the delights on rent free living for a while.

The three piece of Steve, Chrissy and Mike began writing and rehearsing songs and putting together what would eventually become the Daylight LP. Tim Sharman had been managing Daddy Longlegs and just returned to England after a year off in France after the break up of the band. On his return to the UK the band had worked up a number of songs and Steve invited Tim around to their new flat in Earl’s Court to hear some of the songs. Tim was impressed enough with the band to take them managerial duties for the band and began to hustle for gigs and a record deal.

The band were passionate and serious about what they were doing, so understandably had some slight concerns over who they would work and how much control they would be allowed. After recording a demo tape a deal was secured with RCA and with sufficient material ready a producer was sourced in the form of Tony Cox. Tony had previously worked Family, Caravan, Fotheringay and Tir Na Nog, so had excellent folk rock credentials. Recording sessions were lined up in Sound Techniques in Chelsea. Sound Techniques was an old converted dairy farm just off the King’s Road and had already recorded folk rock royalty such as Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Incredible String Band and Pentangle, amongst many others, so was an obvious choice.

Tracks

1. Lady Of St. Clare - 0:00

2. How It Feels To Fall (Chrissie Quayle) - 3:10

3. Journey In Time - 6:55

4. Troubled Times - 10:19

5. Ain't It Right - 18:40

6. King Of Trees - 21:25

7. Yes (Steve Hayton) - 24:46

8. Hallo - 27:16

9. Never Say Never (Steve Hayton) - 30:50

10.Pretty Ladies - 34:11

11.Song - 38:47

12.Carry Me (Steve Hayton) - 41:51


All songs by Mike Silver except where indicated.

Daylight

*Tony Carr - Drums
*Lyn Dobson - Wind
*Steve Hatton - Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
*Spike Heatley - Bass
*Chrissie Quaye - Guitar
*Mike Silver - Guitar, Vocals



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