Strawbs - Of a Time (2012)

Formed in London, UK in 1964 - Hiatus from 1980-1983 - Still active as of 2018
One of the better British progressive groups, The STRAWBS were a 60's folk and medieval band turned prog-rock with the help of Dave COUSINS (the heart and soul of this group) and Rick WAKEMAN "master of the keyboards". WAKEMAN is featured on the albums "Strawbs", "Dragonfly", "Just A Collection of...", and "From The Witchwood" before he joined YES. The line-up for the group changed markedly over the years. Their sound has been in a state of constant evolution combining English folk and progressive sounds to form their unique style. Critics seem to have a preference for the STRAWBS in the early Seventies when the group consisted of Tony & John HOOPER, John FORD, Richard HUDSON and keyboard virtuoso Rick WAKEMAN. The group ceased to exist at the end of the 1970s, and COUSINS embarked on some solo projects. STRAWBS would appeal to fans of bands like FAIRPORT CONVENTION, STEELEYE SPAN, PENTANGLE, etc.
Tracklist
01. Where is This Dream of Your Youth 3:04
02. Poor Jimmy Wilson 2:41
03. Just the Same in Every Way 2:55
04. Tell Me What You See in Me 5:05
05. Stay Awhile with Me 2:40
06. The Man Who Called Himself Jesus 3:30
07. And You Need Me 3:13
08. All the Little Ladies 2:46
09. Ah Me, Ah My 1:23
10. And You Need Me (Reprise)/Josephine for Better or for Worse 4:29
11. Whichever Way the Wind Blows 2:50
12. Sweetling 2:43
13. All I Need is You 2:59
14. How Everyone but Sam Was a Hypocrite 2:45
15. Oh How She Changed 2:55
16. Or Am I Dreaming 2:27
17. The Man Who Called Himself Jesus (Remix) 3:34
18. Whichever Way the Wind Blows (Dave Cousins Vocals) 2:50
19. And You Need Me (Dave Cousins Vocals) 3:13
20. Just the Same in Every Way (Dave Cousins Vocals) 2:59
21. Poor Old Man (Read by Tom Browne) 1:00
22. The Man Who Called Himself Jesus (Richard Wilson Interview) 1:39
23. Ed Sullivan (Tony Visconti Impersonation) 1:21
24. Young Again (Alternative Version) 2:57