Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios

Infobox Album
Name = Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios
Type = live
Artist = Strawbs


Released =
Recorded = 11 July 1970
Genre = Progressive rock, Art rock, Folk rock
Length = 40:44
Label = A&M, (UK)
Producer = Tony Visconti
Reviews =
*All Music Guide rating|3|5 [http://wc05.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:h9fpxq85ldje link]
Last album = "Dragonfly
(1970)
This album = "Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios"
(1970)
Next album = "From the Witchwood"
(1971)

"Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios" is a live album by English band Strawbs recorded at the Queen Elizabeth Hall London on start date|1970|7|11.

The band line-up had changed dramatically from that of the previous album, Dragonfly. Only founder-members Dave Cousins and Tony Hooper remained, double bass player Ron Chesterman and cellist Claire Deniz being replaced by rhythm section John Ford and Richard Hudson. Rick Wakeman also became a full-time member. Thus the band changed from being a folk quartet to a rock quintet.

The concert was instrumental in bringing Rick Wakeman's virtuosity to the attention of the music media, who prophesied super-stardom for the keyboard player.Fact|date=April 2008

Track listing

Although this album was recorded live, none of the tracks on the original vinyl pressing were released on any studio album except for "Where is This Dream of Your Youth", originally released as a track on the studio album "Strawbs".

ide one

#"Martin Luther King's Dream" (Dave Cousins) – 2:53
#"The Antique Suite" (Cousins) – 12:12
#:"The Reaper"
#:"We Must Cross the River"
#:"Antiques and Curios"
#:"Hey It's Been a Long Time"
#"Temperament of Mind" (Rick Wakeman) – 4:50

ide two

#"Fingertips" (Cousins) – 6:14
#"Song of a Sad Little Girl" (Cousins) – 5:28
#"Where Is This Dream Of Your Youth" (Cousins) – 9:07

Bonus tracks

The following tracks are offered as bonus tracks on the A&M re-issue CD.

#"The Vision Of The Lady Of The Lake" (Cousins) – 10:03
#"We'll Meet Again Sometime" (Cousins) – 4:17
#"Forever" (Cousins, Tony Hooper) – 3:32

"Forever" is a studio track and was released as a single in 1970. All other tracks were taken from the concert recording.

Personnel

*Dave Cousins – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, dulcimer
*Tony Hooper – vocals, acoustic guitar, tambourine
*Rick Wakeman – piano, organ, harpsichord, celeste
*John Ford – vocals, bass guitar
*Richard Hudson – vocals, congas, percussion, sitar

Recording

*Produced and mixed by Tony Visconti
*Recorded by Bob Auger

Release history

References

* [http://www.strawbsweb.co.uk/@f/f_antiqu.htm "Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios" on Strawbsweb]
*Sleeve notes CD 540 938-2 "Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios"