Idle Race
Live On Air 1967-1969
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. TRACKS: 01. Imposters Of Life's Magazine (with interview) 02. Here We Go Round The Lemon Tree 03. Hey Grandma 04. Love Me Two Times 05. Born To Be Wild 06. Knocking Nails Into My House 07. Skeleton And The Roundabout 08. The Lady Who Said She Could Fly 09. Don't Put Your Boys In The Army Mrs Ward 10. End Of The Road 11.. Blueberry Blue 12.. Morning Sunshine 13.. On With The Show 14. Days Of Broken Arrows (Version 1) 15. Follow Me Follow 16. Pie In The Sky 17. Told You Twice 18. Days Of Broken Arrows (Version 2) 19. Worn Red Carpet 20. Mr Crow and Sir Norman 21. Frantic Desolation 22. Reminds Me Of You 23. Please No More Sad Songs (Version 1) 24. Sea Of Dreams 25. Someone Knocking (Version 1) 26. Come With Me 2.38 27. Please No More Sad Songs (Version 2)