"Shapes And Shadows" Psychedelic Pop And Other Rare Flavours From The Chapter One Vaults 1968-1972

Founded by highly successful songwriter Les Reed in 1968, the Chapter One label had a five- year run before eventually succumbing to the law of diminishing chart returns...

…Despite scoring a handful of hits (step forward Gerry Monroe and, er, Leeds United F. C.), their most enduring releases have turned out to be a swathe of singles that met with little success at the time, but which are now in great demand amongst collectors of late 60s/early 70s UK psychedelic pop and associated genres. A few tracks have found their way onto unauthorised compilations over the last few years, but Shapes and Shadows – taken from the masters, and with the full co-operation of Les Reed and Chapter One – proudly assembles these recordings in one place for the first time. Complete with rare photos, quotes and the full story behind the various bands as well as the label itself, Shapes and Shadows is a fascinating look at the soft white underbelly of the British pop industry during the late 60s/early 70s as well as an essential listen for genre aficionados.

trax:
1. What's It All About - Putney Bridge 2. Lucky Sunday - Episode Six 3. Lifetime - The Bliss 4. The Elephant Song - Philwit And Pegasus 5. Spring Never Came Twice - Jason Cord 6. Mozart Versus The Rest - Episode Six 7. Your Turn To Die - Putney Bridge 8. The Race - Christopher 9. Turn Around - Sad People 10. Lovers' Congregation - The Matchmakers 11. You've Got Your Troubles - The Californians 12. Mr. Universe - Episode Six 13. Sharkey - Christopher 14. Cry My Heart - March Hare 15. Marjory Daw - Morning Glory 16. Courtyards Of Castile - The Bliss 17. Brother John - Brother John  18. Lonely Man - Sad People 19. Jack D'Or - Episode Six 20. The Meaning Of Love - Putney Bridge 21. Thank You Baby For Coming - The Matchmakers 22. Munday Street - Morning Glory 23. With My Eyes Closed - March Hare 24. Gentlemen Of The Park - Episode Six 25. Big Bare Beat - British Lion Orchestra And Les Reed 26. Shapes And Shadows - Tandem
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