Track 3 from their self-titled debut album released in 1978 copyright Polydor Records. It was recorded at Phase One Studios in Toronto and was produced by Paul Gross. The band was formed in Oakville, Ontario the previous year by some former members of the band Fludd. They were influenced by the great prog rock bands that had preceded them like Genesis, Yes and King Crimson. The main songwriters were Jim Crichton on bass and keyboards and Welsh-born Michael Sadler on vocals. This album was only a modest success in Canada and generated no interest in the U.S. but German fans purchased 30,000 copies of it as an import. The band has had a loyal following in Germany ever since and has always been more popular in Europe versus North America. Although it was largely ignored at the time of release, it has to be considered one of the great progressive rock debuts and most of the songs are still included in their live shows, as they are still touring. They would achieve success in North America in 1981 with the release of the album "Worlds Apart." This album received poor reviews and reached No. 33 in Sweden. Written by Michael Sadler, Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton & Peter Rochon and produced by Paul Gross. Featuring:
Michael Sadler - Lead vocals, keyboards & Moog synthesizer, bass on "Humble Stance"
Ian Crichton - Lead & rhythm guitars
Peter Rochon - Keyboards, Moog synthesizer, programming, arrangements & background vocals
Jim Crichton - Bass, bass synthesizer & bass pedals
Steve Negus - Drums & percussion
Wiping his brow he managed to tear himself away
The past few nights had left him rather tired
Returned his thoughts to a need he found overpowering
He felt success was now within his grasp
(Climbing the ladder)
(Three rungs forward, two rungs back)
(Climbing the ladder)
(Trying to stay on just the right track)
Keeps up the pace, tells himself that it's all worthwhile
Hard work is its own reward one day
Could he be wrong, are all his dreams merely fantasies?
And would it all fall in on him some day?
(Climbing the ladder)
(Three rungs forward, two rungs back)
(Climbing the ladder)
(Trying to stay on just the right track)
Now he sits back amid all the things he worked so hard for
And wonders was his energy well spent?
Whatever the price (he is where he wants to be)
The end has justified the means and all
(Climbing the ladder)
(Three rungs forward, two rungs back)
(Climbing the ladder)
Trying to stay on just the right track
7 окт 2024
