Circus — Circus 1969 (UK, Psychedelic-Jazz Rock)

Circus — Circus 1969 (UK, Psychedelic-Jazz Rock)

A band from Guildford, Surrey, that had existed since 1961 under the name "Phillip Goodhand-Tait & The Stormsville Shakers." They later changed their name to simply "The Stormsville Shakers." In 1968, Phillip Goodhand-Tait left, and the remaining musicians renamed the band "Circus" and released a single album.Largely forgotten over the years, save for those buyers of collectable vinyl, Circus’s debut album has finally been given the makeover it deserves. In part it is very much of its time. Yet there remains something fresh and alive about the recording that make it an enjoyable and rewarding trip.

Maybe this was, in part, due to the manner of its recording as a mainly ‘live’ studio album. Either way, the high quality of the musicianship is evident from the very first bars of the brave statement that is “Norwegian Wood.” If only they could h

Tracks:

01. Norwegian Wood — 0:00

02. Pleasures Of A Lifetime —7:19

03. St. Thomas — 15:38

04. Goodnight John Morgan — 19:15

05. Father Of My Daughter — 21:05

06. II B.S. — 24:27

07. Monday Monday - 31:00

08. Don't Make Promises - 35:24


Personnel:

Mel Collins - flute, tenor saxophone
Ian Jelfs - guitar, vocals
Kirk Riddle - bass, guitar
Chris Burrow - drums
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Keith Bleasby - percussion (03, 08)
Ray Singer - producer

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