Track 6 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 Jim Crichton & Michael Sadler 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
Walking slowly helps your day
Or will help some of the new ones
A guided tour could be the lure
To visit your homemade ruins
You've been noticing little things
You can't quite find a perspective
Ask a friend how far they'll bend
To get their heart's desire
Most will say with lots of pay
They'll stay just until they tire
You've been noticing little things
You can't quite find a perspective
(Give 'em the money, give 'em the money)
(Give 'em the money, less work, more pay)
(Give 'em the money, give 'em the money)
(Give 'em the money, less work, more pay)
Walking slowly helps your day
Or will help some of the new ones
A guided tour could be the lure
To visit your homemade ruins
You've been noticing little things
You can't quite find a perspective
(Give 'em the money, give 'em the money)
(Give 'em the money, less work, more pay)
(Give 'em the money, give 'em the money)
(Give 'em the money, less work, more pay)
(Give 'em the money, give 'em the money)
(Give 'em the money, less work, more pay)
(Give 'em the money, give 'em the money)
(Give 'em the money, less work, more)
2 июл 2024
