SITVA - RICK WAKEMAN - THE MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF KING ARTHUR AND THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE

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Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate English keyboardist, songwriter, producer, television and radio presenter, actor and author, Rick Wakeman, best known for his with with progressive rockers Yes, as well as his own solo career, as he celebrates his 72nd Birthday. Happy Birthday Rick ! Rick released his 4th studio album, The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, on March 27th, 1975. The self produced concept album peaked at #21 in America, #6 in Norway, #2 in Australia and the UK, and #1 in New Zealand. It has been certified Gold. As the title infers the record is about King Arthur and the Knights Of The Round Table. The LP comes with a nice full color booklet with artwork and lyrics.

1. "Arthur" 7:26

2. "Lady of the Lake" 0:45

3. "Guinevere" 6:45

4. "Sir Lancelot and the Black Knight" 5:20

Side two

1. "Merlin the Magician" 8:51

2. "Sir Galahad" 5:51

3. "The Last Battle" 9:41

Musicians

Rick Wakeman – synthesisers, keyboards, grand piano

Gary Pickford-Hopkins – lead vocals
Ashley Holt – lead vocals

Geoffrey Crampton – lead and acoustic guitars
Roger Newell – bass guitar
Barney James – drums

John Hodgson – percussion
New World Orchestra
English Chamber Choir

Production

Rick Wakeman – production

Terry Taplin – narrator
Guy Protheroe – choirmaster

Paul Tregurtha – engineer
Jeremy Stenham – assistant engineer
David Katz – orchestral co-ordination

Wil Malone – orchestral arrangements
David Measham – orchestra and choir conductor
Fabio Nicoli – art direction
Paul May – art direction, design

Bob Elsdale – photography
Bob Fowke – illustrations
Dave Bowyer – illustrations
Mansell Collection – engravings