Wishbone Ash (album)

Wishbone Ash
Studio album by Wishbone Ash
Released 4 December 1970
Recorded September 1970 De Lane Lea Studios, London
Genre Blues rock, hard rock, progressive rock
Length 42:24
Label Decca/MCA
Producer Derek Lawrence
Wishbone Ash chronology
Wishbone Ash
(1970)		 Pilgrimage
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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic[1]
Guy Peters[2]

Wishbone Ash is the first studio album by Wishbone Ash. It peaked at No. 29 in the UK Albums Chart in January 1971.[3]

Background

The band opened for Deep Purple in early 1970. Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore was jamming during the band's soundcheck when Wishbone guitarist Andy Powell joined in and began jamming with Blackmore.

After the show, Blackmore recommended that MCA Records sign the band. Deep Purple producer Derek Lawrence produced this album, which features elements of blues, Jazz, progressive rock, and psychedelic improvisation. The album was a success and Wishbone Ash would soon become one of the most popular rock bands of the early 1970s.

Track listing

All tracks written by Martin Turner, Ted Turner, Steve Upton, Andy Powell.

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Blind Eye"3:40
2."Lady Whiskey"6:13
3."Errors of My Way"6:56
4."Queen of Torture"3:23
Side two
No.TitleLength
5."Handy"11:37
6."Phoenix"10:26

"Blind Eye" and "Queen of Torture" were released on 7" single, MCA MK5061 (Decca 32826 in US) (February 1971)

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Sleger, Dave. "Wishbone Ash Wishbone Ash". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  2. ↑ Peters, Guy. "Wishbone Ash (1970)". Guy Peters Reviews. Guy Peters. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  3. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 607. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.


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