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.
Track listing:
Imposters Of Life's Magazine (with interview)
Here We Go Round The Lemon Tree
Hey Grandma
Love Me Two Times
Born To Be Wild
Knocking Nails Into My House
Skeleton And The Roundabout
The Lady Who Said She Could Fly
Don't Put Your Boys In The Army Mrs Ward
End Of The Road
Blueberry Blue
Morning Sunshine
On With The Show
Days Of Broken Arrows (Version 1)
Follow Me Follow
Pie In The Sky
Told You Twice
Days Of Broken Arrows (Version 2)
Worn Red Carpet
Mr Crow and Sir Norman
Frantic Desolation
Reminds Me Of You
Please No More Sad Songs (Version 1)
Sea Of Dreams
Someone Knocking (Version 1)
performed live for broadcast on 'Top Gear,' BBC Radio.
Come With Me 2.38
Please No More Sad Songs (Version 2)
performed live for broadcast on 'David Symonds Show,' BBC Radio.
