Idle Race
Live On Air 1967-1969 (2lp)
Although the Idle Race were described in the press as 'the most exciting British group since the Beatles,' they never made the commercial breakthrough that was widely predicted. Nonetheless, they were one of the UK's hardest working bands between 1967 and 1969, releasing numerous records, playing many gigs and taping various radio sessions. This superb set presents the fruits of seven separate BBC Radio sessions, containing many classic songs of their own as well as material by West Coast bands such as Moby Grape, the Doors and Sopwith Camel, giving a vivid idea of how they sounded in concert. It comes together with archival notes, rare images and a reproduced promotional handout. Comes on white vinyl. Tracks A1-D4 performed live for broadcast on 'Top Gear,' BBC Radio. Tracks D5 & D6 performed live for broadcast on 'David Symonds Show,' BBC Radio. SIDE 1: 1. Imposters Of Life's Magazine (with interview) 2. Here We Go Round The Lemon Tree 3. Hey Grandma 4. Love Me Two Times 5. Born To Be Wild 6. Knocking Nails Into My House SIDE 2: 1. Skeleton And The Roundabout 2. The Lady Who Said She Could Fly 3. Don't Put Your Boys In The Army Mrs Ward 4. End Of The Road 5. Blueberry Blue 6. Morning Sunshine 7. On With The Show SIDE 3: 1. Days Of Broken Arrows (Version 1) 2. Follow Me Follow 3. Pie In The Sky 4. Told You Twice 5. Days Of Broken Arrows (Version 2) 6. Worn Red Carpet 7. Mr Crow and Sir Norman 8. Frantic Desolation SIDE 4: 1. Reminds Me Of You 2. Please No More Sad Songs (Version 1) 3. Sea Of Dreams 4. Someone Knocking (Version 1) 5. Come With Me 2.38 6. Please No More Sad Songs (Version 2)