Album

Heron

Heron

1970 · Rock, Folk, World, & Country

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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Heron is a Rock album by Heron, originally released in 1970. On Gatefold: 9 pressings tracked.

About

“HERON” (DNLS 3010) was recorded on a sunny summer’s weekend in a field in Appleford, Berkshire, UK. This natural environment inspired the bucolic feel of the music and resulted in some of Heron’s most relaxed and distinctive recordings.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Yellow Roses4:13
  2. 2Car Crash2:57
  3. 3Harlequin 22:28
  4. 4Smiling Ladies2:31
  5. 5Little Boy3:13
  6. 6Sally Goodin0:43
  7. 7Upon Reflection2:38
  8. 8Lord and Master4:50
  9. 9Little Angel4:11
  10. 10Goodbye3:38
  11. 11For You2:45
  12. 12Sally Goodin (Short Version)1:06
  13. 13Carnival and Penitence1:52
  14. 14Harlequin 2 (Alternate Version)4:24
  15. 15Rosalind4:01
  16. 16Bye and Bye2:21
  17. 17Through Time3:28
  18. 18Only a Hobo3:46
  19. 19I'm Ready to Leave4:36
  20. 20River of Fortune2:48
  21. 21Some Kinda Big Thing3:03
  22. 22If It's Love2:59

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Folk Rock
  • stripped-back
  • serene
  • pastoral

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded by the Pye Mobile Recording Unit at Manor Farm, Appleford, Berkshire
Released on an orange Dawn label in a linen textured inside and out gatefold sleeve.
An insert with the credits was included.
Some early copies come with a company sticker: 'This album was recorded live in a field'
Month of release from Record Collector Magazine November 1995 p.224

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • G.T. MooreGUITAR, MANDOLIN, HARMONICA, PIANO, VOCALS BAND , GUITAR, MANDOLIN, HARMONICA, PIANO, VOCALS PIANO
  • Roy AppsGUITAR, PIANO, VOCALS BAND , GUITAR, PIANO, VOCALS ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
  • Steve JonesPIANO, ORGAN, ELECTRIC PIANO, ACCORDION, VOCALS ACCORDION, PIANO ACCORDION, PIANO, ELECTRIC PIANO
  • Tony PookVOCALS BAND , VOCALS
  • HeronHANDCLAPS, VOCALS, NOISES
  • Les CalvertBASS
  • Richard LaskeyBASS
  • Roy BabbingtonBASS
  • Terry GittinsDRUMS, COWBELL DRUMS, MARACAS DRUMS, TAMBOURINE

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 9 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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