Open Road — Windy Daze 1971 (UK, Psychedelic, Folk Rock)

Open Road — Windy Daze 1971 (UK, Psychedelic, Folk Rock)

This short-lived quartet took their name from a 1970 album by singer-songwriter Donovan. When the group left Donovan for an independent career. Windy Daze continued the direction already pursued with their erstwhile mentor.

Produced by legendary rock producer, Tony Reeves (ex-Colosseum bassist), Open Road were the very first progressive group to be signed to the Greenwich Gramophone Company (a subsidiary of Chapter One Records) in 1971.

Their music reflects feelings of anti-establishment prevalent amongst the young at that time, and was quite visionary in its approach.


Open Road was first formed by a guy known as Donovan (Donovan Philips Leitch) in 1970 to record his solo album, "Open Road." Initially, the band consisted of Mike O'Neil (keyboards), Mike Thomson (bass), and John Carr (drums). After Donovan parted ways with these musicians to pursue his rather successful solo career, the band added Barry Husband (guitar, vocals) and Simon Lanzon (keyboards). "Windy Daze" was the band's only album with this lineup. The LP was produced by the legendary Tony Reeves (ex-Colosseum). After releasing one more single ("Swamp Fever/Lost And Found") in 1972, the group disbanded later that year.

Tracks:

01. Mother Earth – 0:00

02. Secret Of Life - 5:16

03. She's My Sister – 9:50

04. Mystic Woman – 12:36

05. Sweet Liquor Woman – 18:04

06. Waterwheel – 22:05

07. Boy, You've Got The Sun In Your Eyes – 26:02

08. Shimmer's Of Sound – 31:25

Bonuses:

09. Swamp Fever – 38:17

10. Lost And Found – 42:00


Personnel:

Barry Husband – lead guitar, bass, acoustic guitar, vocals
Mike Thomson – bass, 12-string guitar, vocals
Simon Lanzon - keyboards, piano, accordion, vocals
“Candy” John Carr – drums, percussion, vocals
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Tony Reeves – producer

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