Recorded 11 July 1970 | Length 40:44 Release date 1970 Label A&M Records | |
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Just a collection of antiques and curios full album
Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios is an album by the Strawbs mostly recorded live at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London on 11 July 1970. The album reached number 27 in the UK Albums Chart.
Contents
The band line-up had changed from the previous album, Dragonfly. Only founder-members Dave Cousins and Tony Hooper remained; with double bass player Ron Chesterman and cellist Claire Deniz having departed the band, and bassist John Ford, drummer Richard Hudson, and keyboardist Rick Wakeman having joined.
The concert was instrumental in bringing Rick Wakeman's virtuosity to the attention of the music media, when the Melody Maker prophesied super-stardom for the keyboard player.
Track listing
"Where is This Dream of Your Youth" was originally released as a track on Strawbs.
- "Martin Luther King's Dream" (Dave Cousins) – 2:53
- "The Antique Suite" (Cousins) – 12:12
- "Temperament of Mind" (Rick Wakeman) – 4:50
- "Fingertips" (Cousins) – 6:14
- "Song of a Sad Little Girl" (Cousins) – 5:28
- "Where Is This Dream of Your Youth" (Cousins) – 9:07
The following tracks are offered as bonus tracks on the A&M re-issue CD.
- "The Vision of the Lady of the Lake" (Cousins) – 10:03
- "We'll Meet Again Sometime" (Cousins) – 4:17
- "Forever" (Cousins, Tony Hooper) – 3:32
"Forever" is a studio track and was released as a single in 1970. All other tracks were taken from the concert recording.
Personnel
Recording
Songs
1Martin Luther King's Dream2:56
2The Antique Suite12:15
3Temperament of Mind4:53