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jazzy_dave) wrote2020-10-20 09:21 pm
jazzy_dave) wrote2020-10-20 09:21 pm
Renaissance
Classic prog rock from a less well-known band.
Renaissance - Kings and Queens (1970)
Renaissance was originally formed in 1969 by ex-Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf and drummer Jim McCarty who wanted to explore new sounds blending elements of rock, folk, and classical music. Relf assumed the role of guitarist, and they were joined by bassist Louis Cennamo, keyboardist John Hawken, and vocalist Jane Relf. This lineup recorded the first self-titled album and most of the second album, Illusion (1971). A rapid series of personnel changes followed. Guitarist and composer Michael Dunford first appeared on Illusion. Before his departure from the band, Hawken recruited new vocalist Annie Haslam. By 1972, when the Renaissance recorded their third album, Prologue, none of the original members remained though McCarty still wrote music for the band.
By 1973 the lineup had stabilized with Haslam, Dunford, keyboardist John Tout, bassist and vocalist Jon Camp, and drummer Terry Sullivan. This lineup produced a string of relatively successful albums over the remainder of the decade. They had one Top 10 single in the U.K., "Northern Lights", from the album A Song For All Seasons (1978).
Renaissance - Northern Lights (1978)
Renaissance with their biggest ever hit single "Northern Lights" performing here on Top Of The Pops. The song made number 10 in the UK charts in July 1978. Anyone remember their other song from around that time called "Back Home Once Again" which was the theme tune of a children's television series called "The Paper Lads"?
Renaissance - Touching Once (Is So Hard to Keep)
Enjoy.
Renaissance - Kings and Queens (1970)
Renaissance was originally formed in 1969 by ex-Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf and drummer Jim McCarty who wanted to explore new sounds blending elements of rock, folk, and classical music. Relf assumed the role of guitarist, and they were joined by bassist Louis Cennamo, keyboardist John Hawken, and vocalist Jane Relf. This lineup recorded the first self-titled album and most of the second album, Illusion (1971). A rapid series of personnel changes followed. Guitarist and composer Michael Dunford first appeared on Illusion. Before his departure from the band, Hawken recruited new vocalist Annie Haslam. By 1972, when the Renaissance recorded their third album, Prologue, none of the original members remained though McCarty still wrote music for the band.
By 1973 the lineup had stabilized with Haslam, Dunford, keyboardist John Tout, bassist and vocalist Jon Camp, and drummer Terry Sullivan. This lineup produced a string of relatively successful albums over the remainder of the decade. They had one Top 10 single in the U.K., "Northern Lights", from the album A Song For All Seasons (1978).
Renaissance - Northern Lights (1978)
Renaissance with their biggest ever hit single "Northern Lights" performing here on Top Of The Pops. The song made number 10 in the UK charts in July 1978. Anyone remember their other song from around that time called "Back Home Once Again" which was the theme tune of a children's television series called "The Paper Lads"?
Renaissance - Touching Once (Is So Hard to Keep)
Enjoy.