Description
Newly remastered comprising all the recordings made by progressive rock band Wally for Atlantic between 1974 & 1975
The band's debut album, WALLY, issued in 1974, was produced by Rick Wakeman and Bob Harris and featured excellent material, including the epic 'To the Urban Man'. Its release led to the band developing a loyal following on the live circuit assisted by extensive touring in Europe and the USA. Prior to the recording of Wally's next album keyboard player Paul Gerrett departed and he was replaced by Nick Glennie-Smith. This change in line-up saw the band move further in a progressive direction for the album VALLEY GARDENS, issued in 1975. The album was dominated by the excellent side-long piece 'The Reason Why' and also included the track 'Nez Perc'e' which was issued as a single and gained some considerable airplay.
With changing musical fashions Wally disbanded in 1976 (although they would reform in 2009). This anthology is newly re-mastered and gathers together all the tracks from both albums issued by Atlantic Records along with two rare B-sides of singles ('The Life You're Living' and 'Right by Me') both appearing on CD for the first time. MARTYS & COWBOYS also includes an illustrated booklet with a new essay by Malcolm Dome featuring exclusive interviews with band members Roy Webber and Paul Middleton.
Track Listing
Disc 1:- The Martyr
- I Just Wanna Be A Cowboy
- What To Do
- Sunday Walking Lady
- To The Urban Man
- Your Own Way
- The Life You're Living
- Valley Gardens
- Nez Perc'e
- The Mood I'm In
- The Reason Why
- Right By Me
Additional Details
Label: Esoteric
Genre: Progressive Rock
Run Time: 80 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 09/27/19
UPC: 5013929479142