The album â??Prologueâ? was recorded in June and July 1972 and featured material written by Michael Dunford (a member of the group who had decided to eschew performing with the band to concentrate on song writing) and lyricist Betty Thatcher.
This Esoteric Recordings edition has been re-mastered from the original Sovereign Records master tapes and adds the rare single version of â??Spare Some Loveâ?? as a bonus track (appearing on CD for the very first time). -
Digitally remastered digipak edition of this 1972 album. Prologue has long been hailed as their 'first album', as it showcases a brand new line up of artists who replaced the original founder members, when the group was relaunched in 1972. Annie Haslam takes the lead role alongside keyboard player John Tout and she sings like an angel on a selection of six beautifully performed arrangements. Intriguingly, much of the material was written by founder Jim McCarty of Yardbirds fame together with poet Betty Thatcher and subsequent full time member Michael Dunford. More assistance comes from synthesizer wizard Francis Monkman who plays the VCS3 solo on the album's longest track 'Rajah Khan'. Repertoire.
Originally released as (UK) Sovereign SVNA 7253, (P)1972
Made under license
(P)1972 Sovereign Records
(C)2010 Repertoire Records
Gatefold paper sleeve, includes a 12-page booklet.