Flying Circus 1st Press OZ ST LP EX ’69 Columbia SCXO7907 Psyche Country rock
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Flying Circus 1st Press OZ ST LP EX ’69 Columbia SCXO7907 Psyche Country rock
Original 1st press OZ LP released in 1969 on Columbia Records. Cat: SCXO7907.The Flying Circus is one of the most misunderstood, overlooked and underrated Australian groups of the '64-75 period. In spite of their musical excellence, and a flying start with three hit records, they never really managed to gain a firm footing in Australia. They eventually found a more receptive audience after relocating to Canada, becoming one of the first Australian acts to establish themselves overseas. Many factors changes of musical style, frequent changes of lineup (Rowe and Walker being the only constants) and long periods overseas combined to restrict their chances of establishing a strong and lasting identity with the local media and the public. The Flying Circus started out as a four piece, playing a mixture of country, bluegrass, folk and rock, drawing on a wide range of influences including The Byrds, Dylan, The Dillards and Revolver-period Beatles. Doug Rowe began making demo tapes of original songs with the help of his friend, the respected musician-composer-arranger-producer Mike Perjanik another Kiwi expatriate who has made a huge mark on Australian music. As a result of the demos and Perjaniks interest and help, The Flying Circus signed a contract with EMI's Columbia label in late 1968. With Perjanik firmly in control of repertoire, the LP was an odd mish-mash of styles and clearly showed the tension between the pop image foisted on them by EMI and their own preference for country rock. It predictably featured the three pop hits, although it also included two other Doug Rowe originals, a medley of songs from the popular stage musical Hair, two Byrds covers, a version of Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair / Canticle", The only real concession to the group's country-rock leanings was a cover of Dylan's "You Ain't Going Nowhere", one of the profoundly influential batch of songs written by Dylan and The Band in late 1967, which had been circulating as part of the legendary "Basement Tapes" demos.
Tracks : hayride/ She don’t care about tme/ The last train/ Scarborough fair - canticle/ Groovy night/ I think I’m gonna fell better/ So you want to be a rock and roll star/ La la/ Twilight journey/ To put up with you/ You ain’t goin’ nowhere/ Hair medley a) Aquarius b) I got life c) Hair d) let the sunshine in
There are a few light spindle marks on labels. Record has some light scuff marks that cause a few light crackles and is in Excellent condition. Cover has some light age spots and a small sticker stain on front right edge and is in Excellent condition.
Wrapping method: All records are sent in stiff cardboard mailers then wrapped in brYoshikazu own paper and sealed around edges with brown packaging tape. Records are taken out of sleeve to avoid seam splits and ring wear.
Post methods within Australia: All records are posted via Australia Post. Within Australia all items come with a tracking number.
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