Album
The Impossible Dream
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
1974 · Rock
3 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Impossible Dream is a Rock album by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, originally released in 1974. On Gatefold: 40 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
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Tracklist
- 1The Hot City Symphony, Pt. 1: Vambo5:03
- 2The Hot City Symphony, Pt. 2: Man In The Jar8:14
- 3River Of Love3:12
- 4Long Hair Music4:37
- 5Hey0:39
- 6Sergeant Fury3:29
- 7Weights Made Of Lead2:41
- 8Money Honey / Impossible Dream2:10
- 9Tomahawk Kid4:34
- 10Anthem7:45
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Glam Rock
- raw
- playful
- theatrical
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Lacquer cut by George Peckham unlike that otherwise identical release The Impossible Dream (UK 1974) (opens in a new tab), where side A is cut by Denis Blackham.
Recorded at Apple Studios, Mixed at Advision Studios. "Sergeant Fury" recorded and mixed at Ramport Studios.
Writing credits taken from the back sleeve.
(The writing credits from the label are not that complete as the back sleeve is.)
Timing for B5 is incorrectly given as 4:30 on rear of sleeve, but is correct on label.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alex HarveyBAND, VOCALS, RHYTHM GUITAR VOCALS, GUITAR VOCALS, RHYTHM GUITAR
- Chris GlenBAND, BASS GUITAR BASS BASS GUITAR
- Hugh McKennaBAND, KEYBOARDS, SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARDS, SYNTHESIZER
- Ted McKennaBAND, DRUMS DRUMS PERCUSSION
- Victy SilvaVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Zal CleminsonBAND, GUITAR GUITAR
- The London Scottish PipersBAGPIPES , DRUMS BAGPIPES, DRUMS DRUM
3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 40 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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