After playing in
Bodcast with future Yes guitarist Steve Howe, Dave Curtiss and Clive Maldoon formed
blues-
rock duo Curtiss Maldoon, and released their self-titled debut on Deep Purple's label Purple Records in 1971. For the LP, the pair was backed by top session players including Mighty Baby's drummer Roger Powell, as well as Howe on the final track; contemplative
folk-
rock track 'Sepheryn' would later be immortalized in altered form by Madonna as techno classic 'Ray Of Light,' but is included here in all its original glory, along with four rare bonus tracks from the same sessions, left off the original release, making this expanded reissue the best way to experience the band at their finest.
Tracks:-------
01. Man From Afghanistan — 3:32
02. Fly Like An Eagle — 4:08
03. So Nice — 3:00
04. Long Long Time — 4:03
05. Ibiza Beach Song — 3:06
06. Warm On The Ridge — 2:33
07. Sepheryn — 3:10
08. I’m Waiting — 2:35
09. You Make Me Happy (And You Make Me Sad) — 3:11
10. Find A Little Peace — 4:18
Bonus Tracks11. Amber Man (Single B-Side) — 3:01
12. Ah It’s A Feeling (Previously unreleased) — 4:00
13. Still Is The Night (Previously Unreleased) — 4:09
14. It’s Alright (Previously Unreleased) — 2:29
Personnel:-----
Dave Curtiss (Dave Curtis, David Atkins) — vocals (01-10), harmonica (01), acoustic guitar (01, 09), guitar (02-05, 07-09), piano (04, 07), percussion (07), producer (09, 10)
Clive Maldoon (born Clive Skinner) — vocals (01-03, 05-10), guitar (02, 07, 08, 10), acoustic guitar (06, 09), percussion (07), producer (09, 10)
Bruce Thomas — bass (01-04, 06-08, 10)
Roger Powell — drums (01, 03, 04, 06, 08, 09)
Cal Batchelor — guitar (01), organ (04)
Morgan Studios Massed Freak Choir — backing vocals (01)
Harvey Burns — drums (02)
Tom Parker — piano (02), string arrangements
Steve Howe — guitar (06, 10)
Ian Whiteman — piano (06, 08, 09)
Howie Casey — tenor saxophone (06)
Alan Townsend — trumpet (06)
John Lee — trombone (06)
Ace Evans — bass (09)
Tony Ashton — organ (10)
Roy Dyke — drums (10)
Hugh Murphy — producer (01-08, 11-14)
All thanks to original releaser