FREE
(ILPS 9104)
Released
(after a couple of delays)
50
years ago today.
Pull
it out and give it a play. It's
still sounding pretty fantastic really. Brilliant
sleeve art if you have a vinyl copy to hand.
Sorry
its been a bit silent here BUT I've been VERY busy.The
new FAS issues are just about ready to print. Finally...
We
are just making the final checks before we run them.
Yes,
I said ISSUES, as Free 'No.2' and our historical anniversary coverage
will come in three magazines over the next two months. Three seriously packed issues too.
FAS
#147 'Songs Of Yesterday #1' (November)
The
history of the band from the release of 'Tons Of Sobs', through the
release of 'Free', and on to the end of 1969. April 1969 - December
1969. This includes the recording of the 'I'll Be Creeping' single (with
the 'g'), the sessions for the second album, the first trip abroad (to
Paris), the Blind Faith American Tour, the Isle Of Wight Festival 1969, radio
sessions, live recordings and more. All enhanced with lots of media and
photographs from the period including press releases, reviews, tour ads, and
gig posters.
56
pages.
FAS
#148 'The Pictorial Scrapbook' (December #1)
This
is the pictorial scrapbook.
Lots more period press ads and photographs from the
time. Many are full page and plenty of previously unpublished images. Awesome stuff.
56
Pages.
FAS
#149 'Songs Of Yesterday #2' (December #2)
All
the release information. UK, USA, Germany, France, New Zealand, Australia,
South Africa, Canada, Japan and others. Details on first issues, first
pressings, matrix numbers and more. LPs, singles, CDs, cassette and 8-track.
All fully illustrated. Also the day to day diary. Where they were and what they were doing April 1969 - December
1969. Gig ads, gig posters, contracts, set lists and more.
56
Pages.
Creepin'
'round your door soon...
And blowin' your mind!!
