An obscure and rare record from this folk act led by James
Harpham, (who plays the recorder, an ancient flute-like
instrument) A Handful Of Pleasant Delites was originally
released by Middle Earth in 1969 - the same label as Arcanum
and Writing On The Wall - and featured an interesting blend of
acoustic folk, baroque medleys, jazz improvisations and
experimental music constantly shifting from pastoral atmospheres to urban neurosis. The
original issue has now reached sky high prices so this reissue will please all who have
been looking for this title for many years.
Track listing - Side A: THE LESSON - 1. Toye Tune 2. Pipe Tune 3. Sad Tune 4. Dance Tune 5. Sick Tune 6. Walking
Tune 7. Concerto (J.S. Bach, arr. Harpham) Side B: LOVER'S PROGRESS - 1. Maypole 2. Overture 3. Sweet-Bedded
4. Arise 5. Fayne Would 6. It Was 7. Away
