Digipack CD Rare recording from the Deram archives
Booklet with authoritative and extensive
liner notes by John Tracy, author and former
Decca Records archivist.
-Expertly remastered - superb sound quality.
-Includes 8 rare bonus tracks
'Do you believe in magic? Make a journey through the World Of Oz and be a believer'.
That was the intriguing promotional message from Deram when the label launched their latest
signing in 1969.
The new band was a six piece pop outfit from Birmingham who enjoyed considerable success
with debut single 'The Muffin Man'. The song, featuring lead vocalist Christopher Robin and
a studio orchestra, is the first item on the band's sole album, now widely regarded as a classic.
Other tracks such as 'King Croesus' and 'Willow's Harp' were huge hits in Europe, where the
group toured and appeared regularly on TV.
As well as the 12 original album tracks, we have added a further eight items, including the
single version of 'The Muffin Man' and 'King Croesus', together with B-sides and mono versions. Track listing:
-THE MUFFIN MAN
-BRING THE RING
-JACKIE
-BESIDE THE FIRE
-THE HUM-GUM TREE
-WITH A LITTLE HELP
-WE'VE ALL SEEN THE QUEEN
-KING CROESUS
-MANDY-ANN
-JACK
-LIKE A TEAR
-WILLOW'S HARP
-THE MUFFIN MAN (Mono Single Version)
-PETER'S BIRTHDAY
-KING CROESUS (Mono Single Version)
-JACK (Mono Single Version)
-THE HUM GUM TREE (Mono Single Version)
-BESIDE THE FIRE (Mono Single Version)
-WILLOW'S HARP (Mono Single Version)
-LIKE A TEAR (Mono Single Version)
