Family: A Song For Me (Remastered And Expanded Edition) (2CD)

A Song For Me (Remastered And Expanded Edition)

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Cat No: SMACD1061

Format Details: Remastered And Expanded Edition

Release Date: 18 November 2013

Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red

Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 636551599313

Genres: Rock Progressive Rock

Release Date: 12 August 2016

Label: Madfish

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 636551706124

Genres: Rock Progressive Rock

Release Date: 01 March 2024

Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 2

Barcode: 5013929479081

Genres: Rock Progressive Rock

Description
Classic 1970 Family album - now on 180gm heavyweight vinyl Growing out of the R&B boom of the early 60s, Family's sound evolved into a unique mix of blues, folk, jazz, psychedelia and high energy rock'n'roll built around the distinctive vocals of front man Roger Chapman, Charlie Whitney's innovative guitar playing and Rob Townsend's thunderous drumming. A Song For Me was released at the start of 1970 and the first album with the band's revised line-up with John Weider replacing Ric Grech on bass and Poli Palmer replacing Jim King. The album features the classic Family tracks Drowned In Wine, The Cat & The Rat and the title track. The album reached #4 in the UK charts when it was released. This vinyl edition is presented on 180gram heavyweight vinyl with gatefold sleeve.

Description
MADFISH RE-RELEASE CLASSIC 1970 FAMILY ALBUM WITH BONUS TRACKS Growing out of the R&B boom of the early 60s, Family's sound evolved into a unique mix of blues, folk, jazz, psychedelia and high energy rock'n'roll built around the distinctive vocals of frontman Roger Chapman, Charlie Whitney's innovative guitar playing and Rob Townsend's thunderous drumming. 'A Song For Me' was released at the start of 1970 and the first album with the band's revised line-up with John Weider replacing Ric Grech on bass and Poli Palmer replacing Jim King. The album features the classic Family tracks 'Drowned In Wine', 'The Cat & The Rat' and the title track, the album reached #4 in the UK charts when it was released. This reissue come packaged as a media book with a 16 page colour booklet and features 2 bonus tracks. Family are playing select festivals during summer 2016 and have final shows confirmed at London's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in December 2016.

Description
EXPANDED 2CD EDITION OF THE CLASSIC 1970 ALBUM BY THE LEGENDARY FAMILY. REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES. FEATURING AN ADDITIONAL 14 BONUS TRACKS DRAWN FROM SINGLES AND BBC RADIO SESSIONS PLUS AN ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET. Recorded at Olympic Studios in late 1969 and issued in January 1970, â€˜A Song For Meâ€™ marked a new chapter in the story of the band. The middle months of 1969 had been a period of trauma with the departure of bassist/violinist Ric Grech to join the supergroup Blind Faith and the dismissal of saxophonist Jim King. As a result, vocalist Roger Chapman, guitarist John â€˜Charlieâ€™ Whitney and drummer Rob Townsend recruited bassist and violinist John Weider (previously with Eric Burdon And The Animals) and multi- instrumentalist John â€˜Poliâ€™ Palmer (previously with Blossom Toes and then Eclection) joined on vibes, keyboards and flute. As a result of the line-up change, the musical characteristics of Family progressed and â€˜A Song For Meâ€™ was a wonderful showcase for the reincarnated band. Upon its release the album reached number four in the UK charts and saw the band enjoy further success in Europe. This new two-disc edition of this classic album has been newly remastered from the master tapes and also includes 14 bonus tracks drawn from singles and BBC Radio sessions from August 1969 and January 1970. This release also features an illustrated booklet with a new essay and is a fitting tribute to a much-treasured band.
Tracklisting
1. Drowned In Wine
2. Some Poor Soul
3. Love Is A Sleeper
4. Stop For The Traffic / Through The Heart Of Me
5. Wheels
1. Song For Sinking Lovers
2. Hey - Let It Rock
3. The Cat And The Rat
4. 93`s Ok J
5. A Song For Me
Tracklisting