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After the disbandment of the most iconic guitar group of all time in 1970, its two leading members, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch, joined forces with Australian musician John Farrar to form the trio – Marvin, Welch & Farrar.
In this lineup, they offered something entirely different from what their fans were accustomed to: a meticulously harmonized, melodic, and sophisticated brand of folk-rock heavily influenced by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Undoubtedly, this was the most ambitious and artistically intriguing project involving members of The Shadows, yet, as often happens with such ventures, it failed to achieve the popularity it truly deserved.
Between 1971 and 1972, the trio released two LPs and three singles. However, it has since come to light that they left behind much more material, some of which is featured on this CD, making it a significant addition to the band’s discography.
Highlights of the CD:
– Previously Unreleased Tracks: All recordings are being made available for the first time.
– Nine Stereo Tracks: High-quality recordings from three BBC radio sessions, offering unique versions of their songs, distinct from their studio album releases.
– Television Performances: Sixteen additional tracks (quality ranging from good to excellent) recorded for TV between 1970 and 1972, including rare covers like *Love the One You’re With* and Beatles classics *Paperback Writer* and *Norwegian Wood*, which never appeared on their official albums.
– Special Guests: Some tracks feature guest appearances by Cliff Richard and Cilla Black.
– Bonus Content: Includes an interview with Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch for BBC’s *Night Ride* from summer 1971.
All recordings have been carefully remastered, with speed adjustments and enhancements to instrumental balance where possible. The release is presented in a laminated, fold-out card sleeve with a special disc envelope.
A total of 28 tracks, over 78 minutes of music !!!
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