Controversy ensued when the group admitted they had not played on the record, but that all the work was done by session musicians, although such a practice had long since been common.[2]
Their first recording of the song, produced by Muff Winwood, had featured them playing all the instruments.[3] But the record label rejected this version in favour of one produced by Mike Smith, recorded with a recording studio rhythm section, strings, brass, flutes and backing vocalists, arranged by Keith Mansfield[3] – and Ellis as the only member of the group to be heard.[4]
The backing vocals were provided by four female singers who became well known in their own right: Kiki Dee, Madeline Bell, Lesley Duncan and Kay Garner (as one of the Ladybirds). The bass part was played by Russ Stableford and Clem Cattini played drums.
I'm probably "young" for TPF, but the older I get, the harder it is for me to find music that astounds me. This record makes the cut. I'm also a big Pharoah fan. — Noble Dust
Blood is the rose of
mysterious
union — JDM
‘Nature is hurting’: Gojira, the metal band confronting the climate crisis
Matt Mills
Gojira,
With stirring songwriting that considers grief, philosophy and ecological collapse, the French quartet have become one of the world’s greatest heavy bands. They discuss their journey so far.
This is the story of how we begin to remember
This is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein
After the dream of falling and calling your name out
These are the roots of rhythm
And the roots of rhythm remain
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