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King Crimson A Young Person’s Guide to King Crimson  1975 Island ——————————————————————— Tracks Disc One: 1. Epitaph (including «March for No Reason» and «Tomorrow and Tomorrow») 2. Cadence and Cascade 3. Ladies of the Road 4. I Talk to the Wind 5. Red 6. Starless

Tracks Disc Two: 1. The Night Watch 2. Book of Saturday 3. Peace - A Theme 4. Cat Food 5. Groon 6. Coda from Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Part One 7. Moonchild (including «the Dream» and «the Illusion») 8. Trio 9. The Court of the Crimson King (including «the Return of the Fire Witch» and «the Dance of the Puppets») ———————————————————————

MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO: “Hold On” by Rupert’s People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYbrxbXH5bs. Rupert’s People was a “made in the studio” band formed around members of Fleur de Lys. In 1967, Rod Lynton was a rising songwriter, so managers and record companies got behind him to record his songs by using bands-for-hire—in this case it was Fleur de Lys with Chris Andrews on lead vocals. To avoid confusion over the Fleur de Lys “brand,” the band re-named themselves “Rupert’s People” to avoid confusion. “Hold On” was the B-side to the Rupert’s People “Reflections on Charles Brown,” a single issued to positive response in 10 countries. However, many said “Hold On” is the stronger track, amped up with muscular organ by Pete Solley (future sideman w/Eric Clapton, Al Stewart, Whitesnake, etc.) and edgy lead guitar by Phil Sawyer. The song was co-written with bassist Gordon Haskell (later of “Harry’s Bar” and King Crimson) and guitar hero Bryn Haworth (not credited on the record label). On a cosmic jukebox “Hold On” plays next to the soulful hard-edged blues-rock fusions of Spencer Davis Group, Pretty Things, and Brian Auger & The Trinity.

Lynton went on to collaborate with John Lennon, and Rupert’s People tracks have been reissued on soundtracks and compilations celebrating the best of 60s British rock. Fleur de Lys became a launching pad for several careers, with Chris Andrews going on as a solo act and collaborator with Roger Daltrey, David Essex, Davy Jones (Monkees), and other notables. This video was made in 2023 with remastered audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYbrxbXH5bs

Alb. “In The Wake Of Poseidon” (Expanded Edition), 1970.