WISHBONE ASH
''TRACKS, DISC ONE''
2002
143:32
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DISC ONE (71:16)
1 Tangible Evidence 04:04 (1988)
2 Front Page news 05:31 (1978)
3 Lifeline 07:00 (1980)
4 Living Proof 05:53 (1980)
5 Anger in Harmony 04:32 (1978)
6 Queen of Torture 03:12 (1978)
7 Insomnia 06:49 (1980)
8 Wings of Desire 03:33 (2001)
9 Ballad of the Beacon 04:10 (2001)
10 Strange Affair 05:13 (2001)
11 Outward Bound 03:44 (2001)
12 Warrior 05:34 (1972)
13 Keeper of the Light 04:09 (1989)
14 Why Don't We 07:45 (1989)
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DISC TWO (72:16)
1 In The Skin 05:49 (1988)
2 The King Will Come 06:57 (1972)
3 Persephone 03:41 (1976)
4 Standing In The Rain 06:47 (1991)
5 Throw Down The Sword 06:00 (1991)
6 Way Of The World 10:20 (1991)
7 You See Red 06:16 (1978)
8 Number Of The Brave 05:41 (1981)
9 Everybody Needs A Friend 06:02 (1999)
10 Master Of Disguise 03:41 (1999)
11 The Ring 04:36 (1998)
12 No More Lonely Nights 06:21 (1983)
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Wishbone Ash
-Former members-
*Andy Powell - Vocals, Guitar
*Ted Turner - Guitar, Vocals (1970-73, 1987-94)
*Martin Turner - Bass, Vocals (1970-80, 1987-91, 1995-96)
*Steve Upton - Drums (1970-89)
-other members-
*Laurie Wisefield - Guitar, Vocals (1974-85)
*Jamie Crompton - Guitar, Vocals (1985-87)
*Roger Filgate - Guitar, Vocals (1995-96)
*Mark Birch - Guitar, Vocals (1997-98)
*John Wetton - Bass, Vocals (1981)
*Trevor Bolder - Bass, Vocals (1982)
*Mervyn Spence - Bass, Vocals (1985)
*Andy Pyle - Bass, Vocals (1985-87, 1992-94)
*Tony Kishman - Bass, Vocals (1996-97)
*Bob Skeat - Bass, Vocals (1998-)
*Ray Weston - Drums (1991-94, 1998-2006)
*Mike Sturgis - Drums (1995-97)
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ABOUT THE ALBUM
'Tracks' is a collection of rare versions of some of Wishbone Ash's best loved work, along with some seldom heard gems and surprises. The revolving Wishbone line-up is well presented with all the usual suspects. The music selected for this album treats the listener to exciting live versions of classic songs that have contributed to a legacy, that is uniquely 'Wishbone'.
The airing of this archive material, gives us a backstage pass, shedding a new light on a great British band's stage performances, both from years gone by, right up to the year 2001. Raw and unadulterated, check out the inimitable twin lead sound that blazed a trail for many others, who have often tried, but never improved on the original blueprint laid down by this British original in late 1969.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Bruce Eder
During the early- and mid-'70s, Wishbone Ash were among England's most popular hard rock acts. The group's roots dated to the summer of 1966, when drummer Steve Upton formed a band called Empty Vessels with bassist/vocalist Martin Turner and guitarist Glen Turner. Empty Vessels soon changed their name to Tanglewood and moved to London; during a gig at the Country Club in Hampstead, they were seen by would-be rock manager Miles Copeland, who was impressed with the jazz and progressive rock influences within the band and offered to be their manager.
Glen Turner left the band at that point, and an advertisement for a guitarist resulted in the addition of both David Alan "Ted" Turner and Andy Powell, who provided the basis for the sound of the new lineup with intertwining riffs and phrases drawn from both soul and blues, coupled with Martin Turner's melodic bass sound and Upton's jazz-influenced drumming. A new name was called for, and after several suggestions by Copeland that proved unacceptable, "Wishbone Ash" was chosen from two lists of words. The group rehearsed for weeks at Copeland's home, working out an entirely new repertoire, and played their first gig opening for the Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation. It wasn't too long before they were opening for Deep Purple, where a sound check jam between Powell and Ritchie Blackmore led to a recording contract with the American Decca label.
Pilgrimage
Their self-titled first album appeared in 1970; Pilgrimage and Argus followed over the next two years, and each showed a major advance in the band's sound. The release of 1973's Wishbone Four reflected a greater maturity to the group, and was their first fully developed album, with songwriting that didn't hide behind a progressive pose but luxuriated in the members' folk music inclinations, without compromising the harder edge of their music. The album also saw the departure of Ted Turner, who was replaced by Laurie Wisefield.
Locked In
Locked In and New England followed; Martin Turner departed after 1979's Just Testing, to be replaced by ex-King Crimson bassist/singer John Wetton. Wishbone Ash soldiered on through the 1980s, and in 1986 even got back with Copeland, by now a major player in the recording industry by virtue of his management of the Police and his founding of I.R.S. Records. Wishbone Ash's history came full circle with the reunion of Powell, Upton, Ted Turner, and Martin Turner, and the recording of three albums for I.R.S.. They remained a working band into the 1990s, led by Andy Powell and Ted Turner and touring and recording regularly.
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BIOGRAPHY/WIKIPEDIA
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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''TRACKS, DISC ONE''
2002
143:32
********************
DISC ONE (71:16)
1 Tangible Evidence 04:04 (1988)
2 Front Page news 05:31 (1978)
3 Lifeline 07:00 (1980)
4 Living Proof 05:53 (1980)
5 Anger in Harmony 04:32 (1978)
6 Queen of Torture 03:12 (1978)
7 Insomnia 06:49 (1980)
8 Wings of Desire 03:33 (2001)
9 Ballad of the Beacon 04:10 (2001)
10 Strange Affair 05:13 (2001)
11 Outward Bound 03:44 (2001)
12 Warrior 05:34 (1972)
13 Keeper of the Light 04:09 (1989)
14 Why Don't We 07:45 (1989)
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DISC TWO (72:16)
1 In The Skin 05:49 (1988)
2 The King Will Come 06:57 (1972)
3 Persephone 03:41 (1976)
4 Standing In The Rain 06:47 (1991)
5 Throw Down The Sword 06:00 (1991)
6 Way Of The World 10:20 (1991)
7 You See Red 06:16 (1978)
8 Number Of The Brave 05:41 (1981)
9 Everybody Needs A Friend 06:02 (1999)
10 Master Of Disguise 03:41 (1999)
11 The Ring 04:36 (1998)
12 No More Lonely Nights 06:21 (1983)
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Wishbone Ash
-Former members-
*Andy Powell - Vocals, Guitar
*Ted Turner - Guitar, Vocals (1970-73, 1987-94)
*Martin Turner - Bass, Vocals (1970-80, 1987-91, 1995-96)
*Steve Upton - Drums (1970-89)
-other members-
*Laurie Wisefield - Guitar, Vocals (1974-85)
*Jamie Crompton - Guitar, Vocals (1985-87)
*Roger Filgate - Guitar, Vocals (1995-96)
*Mark Birch - Guitar, Vocals (1997-98)
*John Wetton - Bass, Vocals (1981)
*Trevor Bolder - Bass, Vocals (1982)
*Mervyn Spence - Bass, Vocals (1985)
*Andy Pyle - Bass, Vocals (1985-87, 1992-94)
*Tony Kishman - Bass, Vocals (1996-97)
*Bob Skeat - Bass, Vocals (1998-)
*Ray Weston - Drums (1991-94, 1998-2006)
*Mike Sturgis - Drums (1995-97)
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ABOUT THE ALBUM
'Tracks' is a collection of rare versions of some of Wishbone Ash's best loved work, along with some seldom heard gems and surprises. The revolving Wishbone line-up is well presented with all the usual suspects. The music selected for this album treats the listener to exciting live versions of classic songs that have contributed to a legacy, that is uniquely 'Wishbone'.
The airing of this archive material, gives us a backstage pass, shedding a new light on a great British band's stage performances, both from years gone by, right up to the year 2001. Raw and unadulterated, check out the inimitable twin lead sound that blazed a trail for many others, who have often tried, but never improved on the original blueprint laid down by this British original in late 1969.
********************
BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Bruce Eder
During the early- and mid-'70s, Wishbone Ash were among England's most popular hard rock acts. The group's roots dated to the summer of 1966, when drummer Steve Upton formed a band called Empty Vessels with bassist/vocalist Martin Turner and guitarist Glen Turner. Empty Vessels soon changed their name to Tanglewood and moved to London; during a gig at the Country Club in Hampstead, they were seen by would-be rock manager Miles Copeland, who was impressed with the jazz and progressive rock influences within the band and offered to be their manager.
Glen Turner left the band at that point, and an advertisement for a guitarist resulted in the addition of both David Alan "Ted" Turner and Andy Powell, who provided the basis for the sound of the new lineup with intertwining riffs and phrases drawn from both soul and blues, coupled with Martin Turner's melodic bass sound and Upton's jazz-influenced drumming. A new name was called for, and after several suggestions by Copeland that proved unacceptable, "Wishbone Ash" was chosen from two lists of words. The group rehearsed for weeks at Copeland's home, working out an entirely new repertoire, and played their first gig opening for the Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation. It wasn't too long before they were opening for Deep Purple, where a sound check jam between Powell and Ritchie Blackmore led to a recording contract with the American Decca label.
Pilgrimage
Their self-titled first album appeared in 1970; Pilgrimage and Argus followed over the next two years, and each showed a major advance in the band's sound. The release of 1973's Wishbone Four reflected a greater maturity to the group, and was their first fully developed album, with songwriting that didn't hide behind a progressive pose but luxuriated in the members' folk music inclinations, without compromising the harder edge of their music. The album also saw the departure of Ted Turner, who was replaced by Laurie Wisefield.
Locked In
Locked In and New England followed; Martin Turner departed after 1979's Just Testing, to be replaced by ex-King Crimson bassist/singer John Wetton. Wishbone Ash soldiered on through the 1980s, and in 1986 even got back with Copeland, by now a major player in the recording industry by virtue of his management of the Police and his founding of I.R.S. Records. Wishbone Ash's history came full circle with the reunion of Powell, Upton, Ted Turner, and Martin Turner, and the recording of three albums for I.R.S.. They remained a working band into the 1990s, led by Andy Powell and Ted Turner and touring and recording regularly.
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BIOGRAPHY/WIKIPEDIA
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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