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Track Listings
| 1. One Of Those Days In England |
| 2. These Last Days |
| 3. Cherishing The Lonesome |
| 4. Naked Flame |
| 5. Watford Gap |
| 6. One Of Those Days In England Parts 2-10. |
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First released in 1977, this album was recorded by Roy at home in Hereford. He borrowed gear and people from EMI's Abbey Road studio to help with the project. The major event of the record is 'One Of Those Days In England' which is a collection of reminiscences. The track was split into 2 tracks part one and parts 2 - 10 because of its length. The album features a host of stars including Ronnie Lane who came in for a day to help out and members of Wings.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What do you expect from Roy Harper?
Incisive lyrics, melodies to die for and on this album musical arrangements of outstanding quality.
The title track is a mighty,mighty song of epic proportions, which overshadows what was side 1 of the original vinyl. But don't overlook these songs, Cherishing the Lonesome is beautiful, Naked Flame is achingly heartbreaking,These Days an excellent validation of bewilderment. Watford Gap cuts the crap with it's plate of grease.
Buy it, be overwhelmed by it's majesty and quality
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is one of my 5 favourite desert island discs. In 1977 I was on holiday in Faversham, Kent, and I was intrigued by the cover and the title of this album and I bought it right there and then. I was completely blown away ! Side one with 5 shorter songs like 'one of those days in england' (which nearly was a hit in Holland), 'naked flame', 'these last days' is close to perfection !! But nothing can prepare you for side two with the epic 'One of those days in England (parts 2-10)' which sums up the best of Roy his career until then !! I never did understood why Roy didn't become a 'big star' after this album, maybe it had something to do with the fact that it was released in 1977, the year of punkrock !! From then on I bought every Roy Harper album before and after 1977 and I was never disappointed !! Thank you Roy !
I would also like to thank a little record shop in Faversham for introducing me to Roy Harper,
I would also like to thank a little record shop in Faversham for introducing me to Roy Harper,
Martin from Amsterdam, Holland
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Album starts with "One of those days in England" soft melodies unlike some of Roy's earlier albums which can at times sound disjointed. This track sets the atmosphere for the album as there are no songs the like of "I hate the White Man" or "Highway Blues".
Roy can't quite subdue himself for an entire album and throws in "Watford Gap" a disparingingly humorous view of the famous motorway services.
Like all Roy Harper's material all his albums have a unique quality and this one is certainly no exception and should be in every Roy Harper admirers collection.
Roy can't quite subdue himself for an entire album and throws in "Watford Gap" a disparingingly humorous view of the famous motorway services.
Like all Roy Harper's material all his albums have a unique quality and this one is certainly no exception and should be in every Roy Harper admirers collection.
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great album
i remember buying this on vinyl when i was 17 and thought it was great then. Now remastered on cd it sounds better than before. Read more
Published 8 months ago by hickman
roygoesramblingon!
A Classic. Worth a purchase alone for the 'One of those days in England' suite.
If you got have some Harper, along with Stormcock this is a must.
If you got have some Harper, along with Stormcock this is a must.
Published on 20 May 2010 by Billy The Mountain
Great purchase!
Great item, good price & delivary charge/time.
My husband was very happy with his gift!!
My husband was very happy with his gift!!
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by J. Whalley
A cracking 70s Album
I first saw Roy Harper in a student hall in Edinburgh in the mid 1980s. In contrast to other "performers" of the time who seemed to believe that turning up the volume on the... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2004 by Ian H. Robertson
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